Washington homebuyers · Down payment grant help

If you qualify, grant programs can cover your full down payment

If you qualify, Washington grant assistance can cover your entire down payment. Closing costs are still due — and in most cases we negotiate for the seller to pay your closing costs. Apply now with a soft credit pull — it does not work like a hard credit pull.

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If you qualify, your down payment can be covered

Many renters think they need 10–20% cash. For buyers who qualify, Washington grant programs can cover the total down payment. Closing costs are separate and still due — and in most cases Paul and Christine negotiate for the seller to cover your closing costs. Qualification still required — income, credit, occupancy, and program rules apply.

Grant covers the down payment

When you qualify, the grant program can cover your entire down payment — not a token credit.

Closing costs — often seller-paid

Closing costs are still due. In most cases we negotiate for the seller to pay them so you are not stacking both bills.

Apply now, then shop

Start online. Soft credit review explores fit without the same impact as a hard pull — then we help you search and offer with a plan.

How it works

Three steps. One clear CTA.

1

Apply Now

Complete a soft credit pull form. Share basics about income, timeline, and what you are hoping to buy.

2

Review options

Your answers go through our process with Guaranteed Rate for lending review when appropriate. Homes Northwest does not make loan decisions.

3

Shop with a plan

If assistance or low-down options may fit, we help you search and write offers the smart way — not the hopeful way.

Who this may fit

Not every buyer. Not every price point. A fit often looks like one of these:

First-time or returning buyers Stable income, limited cash for down payment Renters ready to stop waiting on “someday” Buyers open to a soft credit pull before touring
Paul and Christine Nelson

Paul & Christine Nelson

Homes Northwest Real Estate · Selling Eastside homes since 1992. We guide the home search and offer strategy. Lending decisions belong to the lender.

What buyers say

Real reviews already published on homesnwre.com — not invented for this page.

“Paul and Christine were the best home agents we could have. We were so lucky to find them. They were able to get us our dream at a throw away price. Both of them are so flexible, willing to help, walk you through the process and available at all times.”

Aabha Bamba — Issaquah Highlands

“This was our first time buying a house and [we] had little to no knowledge of what we were doing. They had answers to all our questions including some we didn’t know we had. They heard everything we said we needed and wanted in a home and found the house we bought.”

Erin and John Simons

“Paul and Christine bent over backwards to make sure I got something perfect for me and my dogs. They were 100% honest with me from start to finish… I highly recommend them.”

Shawn Trotignon

Down Payment Assistance Guide

The useful core before you apply — download the full PDF when you want every detail.

  • If you qualify: grant programs can cover your entire down payment
  • Closing costs are still due — in most cases we negotiate for the seller to pay them
  • What “soft credit pull” means before you tour homes
  • Documents you will likely need later (ID, income, housing history)
  • Common mistakes: shopping before a plan, stretching past payment comfort, ignoring HOA/dues
  • How we separate realtor guidance from lender decisions

Download Down Payment Assistance Guide

Prefer to talk?

Call or text Paul at 206-261-7355. Or start a soft credit pull and we follow up from there.

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Quick FAQ

Is the full down payment always covered?

If you qualify, grant programs can cover your entire down payment. Not every buyer qualifies — income, credit, occupancy, and program rules apply. The soft credit pull is how we find out.

Are closing costs covered too?

Closing costs are still due even when a grant covers the down payment. In most cases we negotiate for the seller to pay your closing costs as part of the offer. Results vary by property and market — not a guarantee on every home.

Are you the lender?

No. Homes Northwest Real Estate is your real estate team. When lending review is needed, that work is handled with Guaranteed Rate. We do not list individual loan officers on this page.

Will a soft credit pull hurt my credit like a hard pull?

The Apply Now form is built as a soft credit pull path. Soft reviews are designed to explore options without the same impact as a hard credit pull. Final underwriting is separate.

What happens after I apply?

We review your submission, follow up on next steps, and — when it makes sense — help you search homes with a clear budget instead of guessing.

See if you qualify for full down-payment grant help

Apply now with a soft credit pull. Takes a few minutes. Closing costs are separate — we usually negotiate seller-paid.

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