Program Overview

Eligible first time home buyers can take advantage of grant assistance up to $5,000 when you obtain a mortgage from Columbia Bank [1]

  • Grant funds can be used to offset down payment or closing costs

Applicants must earn less than 80% of the FFIEC Median Family Income limits and purchase a home in a low- or -moderate income census tract within the Bank's assessment area

Homebuyer education is required prior to closing

Easy applications. Simply apply online and select a loan program of your choice [4]

  • Our residential lending team will automatically review if you qualify for this program. You can also contact an Account Executive to learn more about income, maximum purchase prices or any additional requirements for this program, prior to applying

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[1] All loans are subject to credit approval. Columbia Bank’s Access Homeownership Grant provides up to $5,000, in the form of a grant, to be used towards the down payment and/or closing cost of the primary residence for first-time homebuyers earning less than 80% of the FFIEC Median Family Income limits for the applicable calendar year and purchasing homes within the Bank’s CRA Assessment Area located in a low- or -moderate income census tract. No direct cash payment will be made to borrower at closing. Household closing must occur within the 120-day commitment period for the approval of the grant. Households that have closed before the issuance of a commitment are not acceptable. Grant is subject to repayment if homebuyer sells the residence within two years of closing. To qualify, homeowners must not have previously received a grant from Columbia Bank's Access Homeownership Grant Program.

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