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Minnesota Housing Programs
Press Release:
Becker County is working with Minnesota Housing to provide affordable first-time homebuyer loans - more than $52 million in resources available in 2020.
Minnesota Housing announced over $52 million is available to provide affordable mortgages to first-time homebuyers through a collaboration with
Minnesota cities and counties, including $479,207 for Becker County. Read more (PDF).
Minnesota Housing Homeownership Programs
Whether you're a first-time buyer, repeat buyer, or want to refinance, there's an affordable Minnesota Housing program that's right for you.
Why choose a Minnesota Housing loan?
- Low, fixed interest rates for the life of the loan
- Purchase and refinance options for first-time and repeat homebuyers
- Downpayment and closing cost loans up to $15,000 for qualified borrowers
- Exclusive 3% down conventional products with low-cost or no mortgage insurance
- Works with industry standard products including FHA, VA, Conventional and Rural Development
Do you qualify?
Requirements vary based on program, and all borrowers must meet minimum credit score requirements. Visit the
Minnesota Housing website
for current information, including:
- Income limits
- Home cost limits
- Homebuyer education requirements
How to get started?
Contact a participating lender.
Minnesota Housing Fix Up Loan Program
Tackle your home improvement to-do list without breaking your budget with a Fix Up Loan.
Why choose a Fix Up loan?
- Affordable, fixed interest rates, with lower rates for energy conservation and accessibility improvements
- Loan amounts ranging from $2,000-$50,000
- Secured and unsecured loan options
- Higher loan-to-value ratio limits, making it possible to get a secured loan with minimal equity
- Repayment terms up to 20 years, making monthly payment amounts affordable
- Hire a contractor or do the work yourself
What can you do with the loan?
Repair, remodel and make energy saving improvements. Update your bathroom or kitchen. Replace your furnace, A/C, windows, or doors. Get new
siding or roofing. Make accessibility improvements.
Do you qualify?
- You must own and occupy the property to be improved.
- Single family homes, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes are eligible.
- Your gross income must be no greater than $132,500. The income limit is waived if the improvement is being made for the accessibility of
a family member who is disabled or for specific energy improvements.
How to get started?
Contact a participating lender.
