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Native American Homeownership Initiative

Since 1990, FHLB Des Moines has awarded $105 million in down payment and closing cost assistance to help more than 24,000 families with the purchase of a home.

In 2018, FHLB Des Moines members may receive up to $150,000 through the Native American Homeownership Initiative to provide down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability.

Households with total income that does not exceed 80 percent of the area median income may be eligible to receive up to $10,000. At least one adult member of the household being assisted must be an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Tribe, a member or shareholder of an Alaska Village or Regional Corporation, or Native Hawaiian eligible to reside on Hawaiian Home Lands.

Native American Homeownership Initiative Process

Click on one of the steps below to guide you through the Native American Homeownership Initiative process.

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

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

In need of marketing assistance? Contact our Marketing Communications Department at communicationsdepartment@fhlbdm.com.

Why participate in the Native American Homeownership Initiative?

  • 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