IFA FirstHome Program & Down Payment Assistance
North Liberty does not have its own homebuyer assistance, but residents can use IFA’s FirstHome programs. These provide **forgivable down payment assistance** in the form of a **$2,500 grant** and a complementary **0% deferred loan up to 5% of price**:contentReference[oaicite:88]{index=88}. The funds can cover both down payment and closing costs, and the loan portion is forgiven after sale or payoff of the home. To qualify, buyers must be first-time homeowners and fall within the income and purchase price limits for the Iowa City area. Partner lenders in Johnson County can assist borrowers in applying the IFA benefits to their mortgage.
Estimated assistance: $2,500
Down payment use: May apply
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