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Minnesota Start Up

Minnesota Start Up is a first mortgage + dpa layered from Minnesota Housing. Available statewide in Minnesota. For first-time buyers. Income limit: $85,600-$140,700 by county/HH.

Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in Minnesota.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit$85,600-$140,700 by county/HH
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI43%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsStatewide MN
Property typesSFR primary
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/VA/USDA/Conv
Sales price capPer county
RepaymentPer DPA
StackingPairs with Monthly/Deferred/DPL+
Source Minnesota Housing·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Minnesota Housing · program details at the provider’s site.

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