Santa Ana, CA · Orange County
My First Home Program Loan Application
Santa Ana first-time homebuyers use this application to request city loan assistance with down payment or closing costs for a home purchase.
What this form is
This application packet requests assistance through Santa Ana’s My First Home Program, which offers eligible households deferred-payment loans for a home purchase in the city. Applicants submit it after completing homebuyer training, obtaining first-mortgage pre-approval, signing a purchase contract, and opening escrow. It asks about household members, income, assets, debts, credit, and the home purchase, and includes a document checklist for supporting records.
Who needs it
First-time homebuyers purchasing a home in Santa Ana who meet the program’s income and other eligibility requirements should complete the application packet.
How to submit it
Provide a complete application packet to the City of Santa Ana Housing Division at 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-25, Santa Ana, California 92702. The document lists (714) 667-2267 for questions.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed supporting forms require signatures, but the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the My First Home Program application packet and its document checklist.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the applicant, household, income, asset, debt, and purchase details, then sign and date the required forms.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to gather the applicable identification, income, asset, lender, and homebuyer counseling documents.
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Submit The Packet
Provide the complete packet to the City of Santa Ana Housing Division at the address listed in the program guidelines.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the My First Home Program?
- The program is for eligible first-time homebuyers purchasing a home in Santa Ana. The application guidelines list income, training, down-payment, credit, and other requirements.
- What documents should I include with the application?
- The packet’s checklist asks for items such as identification, tax returns, pay stubs, mortgage pre-approval, homebuyer counseling certification, and recent asset statements.
- Do I need a notary for the My First Home Program application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the listed supporting forms require signatures, but the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the My First Home Program application?
- Provide a complete application packet to the City of Santa Ana Housing Division at 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-25, Santa Ana, California 92702. Call (714) 667-2267 with questions.