Homebuyer Dream Program®
Homebuyer Dream Program® (HDP®) Overview
The 2022 Homebuyer Dream Program® (HDP®) Round is now open.
First-time homebuyers interested in participating, please contact one of the approved member community lenders listed under ‘HDP Participating Members’.
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