Down Payment Assistance Programs

Raymond James Bank offers a variety of key programs designed for first-time homebuyers across Florida. They are designed to provide eligible homebuyers a below-market interest rate when purchasing their first home.

Home Loan Programs Comparison

Please call to learn more about additional programs offered through Raymond James Bank.

Florida Assist
FHA and VA Programs
Home Key Plus Conventional,
FHA and VA Programs
Florida Housing HFA Conventional Programs Hometown Heroes Program
Program Features
  • $10,000 in down payment assistance at 0% interest rate and 0.134% annual percentage rate (APR)
  • Repayment is deferred for 30 years, except in the event of the sale, transfer or satisfaction of the first mortgage
  • $15,000 in down payment assistance at 0% interest rate and 0.089% APR
  • Repayment is deferred for 30 years, except in the event of the sale, transfer or satisfaction of the first mortgage
  • $10,000 in down payment assistance at 0% interest rate and 0.134% APR
  • Repayment is deferred for 30 years, except in the event of the sale, transfer or satisfaction of the first mortgage
  • 5% of first loan amount (maximum of $25,000) in down payment assistance at 0% interest rate and 0.053% annual percentage rate (APR)
  • Repayment is deferred for 30 years, except in the event of the sale, transfer or satisfaction of the first mortgage
Homebuyer Requirements
  • Must be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the previous three years
  • Minimum credit score of 640
  • Homebuyer education course required
  • Must be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the previous three years
  • Minimum credit score of 660 for all loan types
  • Homebuyer education course required
  • Must be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the previous three years
  • Minimum credit score of 640 for 5% down
  • Minimum credit score of 680 for 3% down
  • Homebuyer education course required
  • Two months’ mortgage payment in reserve after closing is required
  • Must be a licensed or certified full-time frontline worker, including: first responders, correctional officers, police officers, teachers, and military personnel*
  • Must be a first-time homebuyer or have not owned a home in the previous three years, unless borrower is a veteran or active-duty military personnel
  • Minimum credit score of 640 for 5% down for FHA and VA loan types
  • Minimum credit score of 680 for 3% down for conventional loan type
  • Homebuyer education course required
  • Two months’ mortgage payment in reserve after closing is required
Income Limits
  • $82,100 for 1- and 2-occupant households
  • $94,415 for 3-occupant or more households
  • Borrower cannot receive any funds back at closing

Conventional Programs

  • $65,680 for all households

FHA and VA Programs

  • $82,100 for 1- and 2-occupant households
  • $94,115 for 3-occupant or more households
  • $94,415 for 1- and 2-occupant households
  • $98,520 for 3-occupant or more households
  • $123,150 for all households
Property Requirements
  • $349,525 maximum purchase price in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties (purchase price limits vary in other Florida counties)
  • Loans are issued by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), so properties must meet the standards outlined by those authorities. No rehab on the home is allowed.
  • Interest rates are set by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • $349,525 maximum purchase price in Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties
  • Conventional loans are issued by Freddie Mac (FHLMC). Other loan types are issued by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Properties must meet the standards outlined by those authorities. No rehab on the home is allowed.
  • Interest rates are set by the Florida Finance Authority of Pinellas County
  • $449,269 maximum purchase price in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties (purchase price limits vary in other Florida counties)
  • Loans are issued by Fannie Mae (FNMA), so properties must meet the standards outlined by this authority. No rehab on the home is allowed.
  • Interest rates are set by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation
  • $647,200 maximum loan amount for conventional or VA loan types. $420,680 maximum loan amount for FHA loan type in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties (purchase price limits vary in other Florida counties)
  • Loans are issued by Fannie Mae (FNMA), FHA or VA, so properties must meet the standards outlined by this authority. No rehab on the home is allowed.
  • Interest rates are set by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation

*Please call for complete list of eligible occupations.

Products, terms and conditions subject to change. Subject to standard credit criteria. Property insurance is required. Flood insurance is required if property is in a designated flood zone of 'A' or 'V.'