RIHousing Loan Center

Dedicated to serving first-time homebuyers

Find the Right Mortgage for You.

The RIHousing Loan Center has experienced professionals who can help first-time homebuyers navigate their path to homeownership. We also offer refinancing for current RIHousing mortgage customers.

Assistance Programs for First-Time Homebuyers

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15kDPA

$15,000 in assistance for down payment and/or closing costs in the form of a zero-percent (0%) interest rate loan.

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FirstGenHomeRI

$25,000 in down payment and/or closing cost assistance for first-generation homebuyers.

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Extra Assistance

Provides down payment and/or closing costs assistance of up to $20,000.

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Move up &
Refinance Loans

Looking to sell your home and buy a new one? Move Up loans require as little as 3% down!

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RI REALTORS®
Homebuyer Grant

$15,000 in assistance for down payment and/or closing costs in the form of a zero-percent (0%) interest rate loan.

Our Mortgage Experts

Our mortgage experts can navigate you through the steps towards your dream of homeownership. 

Elizabeth Gonzalez

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RIHousing Loan Center

401-457-1275egonzalez@rihousing.com

Gary Goodman

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RIHousing Loan Center

401-457-1194ggoodman@rihousing.com

First-time Homebuyer Loans

Our First-time Homebuyer Loan helps buyers realize their dream of homeownership.

Maximum Loan Amount

Conventional

$832,750​

Non-MRB and FHA Refinance 

$787,750

All MRB programs:

$838,592

Contact our Loan Center directly if your annual household income is less than $137,160 (1-2 person household) or $160,020 (3+ person household).

Participating Lenders can assist you with our loan programs at any income level.

Homebuyer Renovation Loans - 203(K)

For borrowers purchasing a home that needs renovations. Bundle the mortgage and renovations cost into one mortgage. 100% financing available (no down payment required) Closing cost assistance available

Mortgage Calculator

Wondering how much home you can afford? Find out now.

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100%

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$1421

Monthly Payment

Principal & Interest $1421

Property Tax (per year) $1421

PMI $1421

Home Insurance (per year) $1421

Are you a Newport resident?

Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract.

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Only residents of census tract 405 are eligible for the FirstGenHomeRI pilot program.

The map on the left shows the approximated eligible region.

Unsure if your address is part of the eligible region?

Type in your address below to find out (Include street #, street name, Newport, RI).

Data mapped by PolicyMap, an online GIS mapping tool.

Do you live in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Newport or East Providence?

Check whether your current residence is located within an eligible census tract for application prioritization.

Applications from residents who live in the census tract listed below are prioritized.

Central Falls 44007010900, 44007010800, 44007011100, 44007011000
Pawtucket 44007016000, 44007015300, 44007015100, 44007015200, 44007015500, 44007016600, 44007016700, 44007017000, 44007017100, 44007016100, 44007016400
Newport 44005040500, 44005041100
East Providence 44007010100, 44007010501

Type in your address below to learn if you are in the targeted area. (Include street #, street name, city, RI).