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2025 Home$tart®

Down payment and closing cost assistance for qualifying first time homebuyers.

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FHLB Des Moines members have access to Home$tart funding which provides down payment and closing cost assistance for qualifying first-time homebuyers. 

  • Home$tart grant amounts are $15,000 and $25,000 for households purchasing in Hawaii.  
  • Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis with a limit of $150,000 per member, per Down Payment program. 

Since the inception of our Down Payment programs Home$tart and the Native American Homeownership Initiative (NAHI), FHLB Des Moines has awarded a combined $161.7 million in down payment and closing cost assistance to help more than 33,500 families with the purchase of a home.

Understand the similarities and differences in our Down Payment programs with our product comparison guide.

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Home$tart Funding Status

On April 1, 2025, FHLB Des Moines added $4,000,000 in Home$tart funds. Participating Down Payment members can view current funding availability in DP Online, accessed through eAdvantage. 

This funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to availability. Funds may become available as reservations are withdrawn.

View key 2025 program details.

Processing Times for Reservations

PROCESSING TIMES FOR DISBURSEMENTS


2025 Funding Schedule

Date of Funds Home$tart Amount NAHI Amount
January 2, 2025 $3,000,000 $150,000
 April 1, 2025 $4,000,000 $350,000
July 1, 2025 $4,000,000 $350,000
October 1, 2025 $3,000,000 $150,000
* Funds available no sooner than 12:00 PM CDT

Home$tart Process

Click on one of the steps below to guide you through the Home$tart process.

  1. Get Started
  2. Reservation of Funds
  3. Disbursement/Reimbursement of Funds

Already know the process? Find the forms and resources you need here.

Questions? Contact our Community Investment Department at dponline@fhlbdm.com.

Why participate in Home$tart?

  • Meet Community Reinvestment Act objectives to serve low- to moderate-income households
  • Provide grants to expand market share or increase penetration in existing markets
  • Improve loan-to-value ratios on mortgage loans
  • Build community goodwill
  • Promote your corporate brand
  • Help families in your community realize their homeownership dreams by providing down payment and closing cost assistance

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  • Down Payment Agreement
  • 2025 Implementation Plan
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  • Resource Guide For Homebuyers

Down Payment Product Training Webinars

The Down Payment team is offering weekly trainings on the Reservation and Disbursement process for members enrolled in Down Payment programs.

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