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Program will become a standing commitment, continuing to help individuals and families overcome barriers to homeownership amid persistent affordability challenges
Key points
- Bank of America is continuing its Community Homeownership Commitment after delivering more than $15 billion in affordable home loans since 2019.
- The program has supported more than 57,000 homebuyers and provided over $600 million in down payment and closing cost grants nationwide.
- Through CHC, consumers can continue to access non-repayable grants, affordable lending solutions and free education resources to address affordability challenges in today's housing market.
Bank of America announced today that its Community Homeownership Commitment will remain in place following the successful delivery of more than $15 billion in affordable home loans, including over $600 million in down payment and closing cost grants, to 57,000 homebuyers across communities nationwide. This multi-year initiative, launched in 2019, has expanded access to affordable and sustainable homeownership.
"Affordability remains one of the biggest barriers to homeownership today," said Matt Vernon, head of Consumer Lending at Bank of America. "Continuing this commitment reflects years of focused work to help more people move from aspiration to ownership through responsible lending and targeted solutions, while recognizing that the challenges in today's housing market are ongoing."
The Community Homeownership Commitment reinforces Bank of America's long‑standing effort to help people access sustainable homeownership by reducing upfront costs in markets where affordability pressures have intensified. It includes affordable mortgage products, non-repayable grants, financial education resources and access to dedicated lending professionals and community partners.
The program offers:
- A down payment grant of up to $10,000 (or 3% of home purchase price, whichever is less) to help eligible buyers address one of the biggest barriers to homeownership in select areas.
- Up to $7,500 through America's Home Grant®, which can be applied toward eligible non‑recurring closing costs — such as title insurance and recording fees — or used to permanently buy down the interest rate.
- Low‑down‑payment mortgage options designed for low- to moderate‑income borrowers and first‑time homebuyers.
As a key part of the program, Bank of America partners with more than 300 nonprofit, HUD-certified housing counseling organizations nationwide to provide homebuyer education and preparation. The bank collaborates with strategic trade partners to engage real estate professionals in supporting modest income and first-time buyers. Additionally, we work with hundreds of community down payment assistance programs, housing choice voucher programs and grant providers to help buyers maximize available resources for homebuyers.
Frequently asked questions
Question: Are you re‑committing to another $15 billion in loans and grants?
Answer: We have not set a new, specific dollar target for the bank. Rather, having achieved the $15 billion goal established in 2019, we have decided to continue the program and its solutions because affordability remains a significant challenge for many prospective homeowners in today's housing market.
Question: Is the program running indefinitely now?
Answer: Yes, as the program has helped address barriers to homeownership over the past several years, today's environment—marked by rising housing costs, higher interest rates, and limited housing supply—continues to create challenges for individuals and families. Our Community Homeownership Commitment is now an ongoing program, allowing us to build on what has worked and remain responsive to ongoing affordability pressures in many communities.
Question: Will the program continue to offer the same benefits?
Answer: Yes. The program will continue to offer down payment and closing cost grants, low‑down‑payment mortgage options, financial education, and access to dedicated lending specialists and community partners. These tools are designed to help more people responsibly achieve sustainable homeownership in markets where affordability challenges persist.
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Phone: 1. 646-599-3300
susan.atran@bofa.com
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