First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Programs:

OHFA Advantage:

Eligibility: Targets first-time homebuyers (no homeownership in the past three years) or buyers in targeted areas.
Offerings: Provides a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FHA, VA, USDA, or conventional) with competitive rates; can be paired with down payment assistance.
Requirements:

• Income must not exceed county-specific limits (e.g., $99,440 for a 1-2 person household in Oklahoma County as of 2025).
• Minimum credit score of 640 (varies by loan type).
• Debt-to-income ratio capped at 45% (50% with compensating factors).
• Homebuyer education course required.
• Purchase price limit of $349,525 (non-targeted areas) or $427,198 (targeted areas).

OHFA 4% Down Payment Assistance:

Benefits: Offers 4% of the loan amount (e.g., $8,000 on a $200,000 mortgage) as a non-repayable grant for down payment and closing costs; available with OHFA Advantage.
Eligibility: Must use an OHFA first mortgage; income and purchase price limits apply (same as OHFA Advantage).

OHFA Gold Program:

Description: Provides a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage with up to 3.5% assistance as a non-repayable grant for educators, first responders, and military personnel; combinable with other OHFA assistance.
Requirements: Must meet OHFA Advantage criteria; proof of eligible occupation or military service required; credit score of 640.

Local Programs:

Oklahoma City

OKC Homebuyer Assistance: Offers up to $14,999 as a deferred loan (0% interest, due upon sale or refinance) for down payment and closing costs; income must be at or below 80% AMI (e.g., $59,300 for a family of four).

Tulsa

Tulsa Down Payment Assistance: Provides up to $10,000 as a forgivable loan (forgiven after 10 years) for down payment and closing costs; income capped at 80% AMI; targets revitalization areas.

Norman

Norman First-Time Homebuyer Program: Offers up to $12,000 as a 0% interest deferred loan (repayable upon sale) for down payment and closing costs; income must be below 80% AMI.

Additional Information:

• Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC): Provides a federal tax credit of up to 40% of annual mortgage interest (max $2,000 yearly) for first-time buyers; fee applies; combinable with OHFA loans.
• FHA Loans: Minimum 3.5% down payment, suitable for credit scores as low as 580 (10% if below 580).
• USDA Loans: Zero-down payment for rural Oklahoma areas; income limits apply.
• VA Loans: Zero-down payment for eligible veterans or active military.