Homebuyer Dream Program®
Homebuyer Dream Program® (HDP) Overview
2021 Homebuyer Dream Program® Round
The 2021 Homebuyer Dream Program® (HDP) Round is scheduled to open on May 3, 2021
with a total of $15.7 million in available grants funds.
We encourage you to review the 2021 HDP Virtual Training materials in preparation for the round:
HDP Virtual Training Webinar Video | HDP Virtual Training Webinar Presentation |
The HDP offers grants up to $10,000. The FHLBNY will grant up to $9,500 towards down payment and closing cost assistance to eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a home through one of our approved community-based, member lenders. Additionally, the Homebuyer Dream Program® offers up to $500 towards the defrayment of homeownership counseling costs which will be provided for the use of the household via the member to the non-profit counseling agency. The amount of the defrayment will be added to the grant.
The HDP is administered as an annual round through participating FHLBNY members.
By offering the HDP in your institution, some of the advantages and benefits include:
Creating homeownership opportunities in members’ communities
Increasing your residential lending opportunities
Enhancing public relations
Improving CRA credit