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Thank you for your interest in CFH’s Down Payment/Closing Cost Assistance Program. This introduction will help you to understand how the program works and what to expect throughout the application process.

Please visit the following sites for more information and resources:

We encourage you to review the program information and then complete the Pre‐Screening Questionnaire below. If you have questions about program requirements, please feel free to contact dpa@cfhva.org or by phone at 703‐221‐4510.

Good luck on the purchase of your new home!
Next Steps:

  • 1

    Become familiar with the program requirements by reviewing the materials on the Virginia DHCD site.

  • 2

    Complete the Pre‐Screening Questionnaire to ensure your eligibility to apply

  • 3

    Attend a first time home buyer’s class.

  • 4

    Obtain a pre-approval letter from a qualified lender.

Pre-Screen Questionnaire

This questionnaire is a guide to help you determine whether you are eligible to apply for the Down Payment Assistance/ Closing Cost Assistance Program. Please note that eligibility based on this form alone does not guarantee approval.

Have you been employed for the last 90 days? *
Do you have the required minimum of $1,000 to contribute toward your purchase? *
Do you have a credit score of at least 620? *
Do you have a contract to purchase a home at the time of application? *
If your answer is no to this question, you may still be eligible to apply if you have a purchase contract to build within 60 days from this application date or case by case. Please contact us to help determine your eligibility.

If your answer is yes to questions 1-5 you are ready to proceed to the next step. After you submit this form, we will contact you within 10 business days regarding next steps.

Please submit your home ownership class certification.
Please submit your pre-approval for mortgage letter.