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NC Home Advantage

NC Home Advantage is a deferred 2nd 0% 30-yr from North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. Available statewide in North Carolina. Up to $30,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 80% AMI.

Up to $30,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in North Carolina.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit80% AMI
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsStatewide NC
Property typesSFR, condo
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/USDA/Conv
Sales price cap$350K
Repayment0% deferred 30-yr
StackingStacks with MCC
Source North Carolina Housing Finance Agency·official program page·Listed
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Provider: North Carolina Housing Finance Agency · program details at the provider’s site.

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