by Tevis Durbin | May 28, 2026 | DPA
Indiana condo buyers using IHCDA down payment assistance must meet an additional approval requirement beyond Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, or HUD. A separate review from US Bank, acting as IHCDA’s master servicer, must be completed before the assistance funds are...
by Tevis Durbin | May 14, 2026 | DPA
If you’ve looked into buying a home in Indiana with no money down, you’ve probably come across the IHCDA program. It’s Indiana Housing’s conventional loan that combines zero-down financing with closing cost assistance, and it’s a strong...
by Tevis Durbin | Mar 30, 2026 | DPA
Indiana buyers with money saved are leaving real monthly savings on the table. Where are they missing these savings? Too many buyers skip IHCDA down payment assistance programs they assume are not for them.Indiana buyers with savings can use IHCDA down payment...
by Tevis Durbin | Mar 16, 2026 | DPA
Indiana’s IHCDA-backed down payment assistance programs are some of the most underused financing tools in the state. Not because they’re hard to access, but because most buyers assume they don’t fit the criteria. That assumption is costing people...
by Tevis Durbin | Oct 30, 2025 | DPA, Mortgage
You Don’t Need 20% Down to Buy in Indiana: Here’s What Actually Works If you’re renting because you think you need 20% down, you’re not alone. Many renters are waiting years longer than they need to. The 20% rule is a myth from another era. Today’s buyers have trusted...