3 financial resources for Denver homebuyers

To help close the gap, there are a number of local programs and tools geared toward helping people buy homes, including:

• The Dearfield Fund: Black first-time homebuyers may receive up to $40,000 in down payment assistance through this fund.
• metroDPA: Those making less than $188,250 with 640+ credit can qualify for down payment assistance.
• The Denver Financial Empowerment Center: You can receive free financial coaching.

Of note: HUD has a variety of homeowner education tools, from figuring out how much house you can afford to finding aid for home repairs.