Video Library Information for all Loan Programs, Submission & Lender Program Manual

Conventional Loans | Government Loans | Down Payment Assistance Programs | Special Programs | Loan Submission | Lender Program Manual | Refinance

CalHFA has organized its program information into convenient handbooks for easy reference. All the information for a given program—from qualifying criteria to forms & docs—is collected in one easy place. You can print them out for desktop reference, or browse and search them online in PDF format. Get familiar with their layout, and you'll be a CalHFA program whiz in no time.

Conventional Loans

CalHFA conventional loans program information and guidelines.

Conventional Loans

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Government Loans

CalHFA FHA, USDA and VA loans program information and guidelines.

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Down Payment Assistance Programs

CalHFA down payment and closing cost assistance programs help first-time homebuyers get equitable access to homeownership.

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The Dream For All application window is now closed for new applications. If you have already applied and wish to check the status of your application, please access the Voucher Portal, and keep an eye on the email account you used to apply.

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Special Programs

Help existing homeowners pay for an Accessory Dwelling Unit.

All funds for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant program were fully reserved as of 12/28/2023.  We are keeping grant program information available to help borrowers and lenders as they continue to process grants in their pipeline.

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Loan Submission Handbook

Both Pre-Closing Submission and Post-Closing Loan Delivery and Purchase processes in one easy handbook

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Lender Program Manual

CalHFA's Lender Program Manual is directed to mortgage professionals, such as lenders, loan officers, underwriters, brokers, escrow officers and servicers. It is intended as a guide for originating loans for purchase by CalHFA. The Manual is periodically amended and/or updated by Program Bulletins.

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Updates and changes will be announced from time to time via a Program Bulletin ("Program Bulletin" or "Program Bulletins") and Lenders should sign up for eNews announcements and monitor CalHFA’s website for specific Program Bulletin updates and changes to the Program Manual.

Whenever possible, CalHFA will provide its Lenders a five (5) business day notice via a CalHFA Program Bulletin or eNews announcement regarding program and policy changes.

Some exceptions may apply to the notification policy, such as daily interest rate announcements and changes directed by other state (e.g. State Treasurer’s Office), federal (e.g. GSEs, FHA) or private (e.g. Master Servicer and Mortgage Insurance provider) partners who have not allowed sufficient time for a 5-day notification.

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The Scenario Calculator helps you compare CalHFA loans to determine what loan scenario works best for your client.


News & Updates

Dates for May Lender Training have been posted


Latest Bulletins

Program Bulletin #2024-10 - Re-Reserve/Rate lock policy update

Program Bulletin #2024-09 - Increased Loan Limits and Updated Maximum Loan Amount for CalHFA VA

Program Bulletin #2024-08 - FHA Limited 203(k) Updates


Latest eNews Announcements

eNews 12/11/24: California Housing Finance Agency announces Stephanie McFadden as new Director of Multifamily Programs

eNews 12/09/24: California Housing Finance Agency's Rebecca Franklin, Ed.D. selected as new Chief Deputy Director

eNews 07/02/24: Housing Matters Newsletter - July 2024

eNews announcements can be found on our Archived Page