There are funds available through the City of Beaver Dam HOME/HCRI Homebuyer Program and the MSA HOME/HCRI Homebuyer Program which is for all of Dodge County. The programs help with down payment, eligible closing costs and home repairs. These are 0% interest, deferred payment loans paid back when the home is sold or no longer the primary residence. The homebuyer must meet the income requirements and contribute a minimum of $1,000 for the down payment. Please let me know if you have any questions.
The nice thing with this program is that you might/may be able to piggyback this money as your required downpayment for an FHA loan. FHA loans require 3.5% downpayment, but also allow this money to be gifted. The money coming from HOME/HCRI is recognized by FHA as a valid gift. So, on a $100,000 home purchase, instead of needing $3,500 down payment, you'll only need $1,000.
