GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; down payment assistance loans, amount not publicly specified.
No deadline — program is currently closed with no stated reopening date.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds are zero until the program reopens — no timeline is given.
The funder states the program is paused and that updates will be posted on their website. There is no public information on when or if new applications will be accepted.
WHAT IT TAKES
Monitor their website for a reopening announcement — Ongoing
Review eligibility FAQ and homebuyer resources to prepare in advance — 1-2 hours
WORTH KNOWING
Homes by CFE focuses specifically on DC borrowers trying to close a financing gap for homeownership — not general small business funding, despite how it appears in some databases.
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