Open now, and available until funds are fully reserved, Downpayment Plus (DPP®) and Downpayment Plus Advantage® (DPP Advantage®) offer Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago members easy-to-access down payment and closing cost assistance to help their income-eligible customers achieve homeownership. These programs give our members:

  • The opportunity to maintain and expand their customer base
  • The ability to assist any eligible borrowers purchasing homes in the communities they serve—not just first-time homebuyers
  • Improved loan-to-value ratios
  • The flexibility to combine these programs with the MPF Xtra® product or other secondary market programs

 

The 2026 Downpayment Plus® Programs open on January 20 at 7 a.m. The program structure remains unchanged for 2026. Members are encouraged to register for an upcoming webinar for an overview of the program and key reminders for a successful year.

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Downpayment Plus

Downpayment Plus is a program that provides down payment and closing cost assistance for income-eligible homebuyers. The assistance is provided in the form of a forgivable grant paid on behalf of the borrower at the time the borrower closes on mortgage financing with a participating FHLBank Chicago member financial institution. Grants are forgiven on a monthly basis over a five-year retention period.

2025 Downpayment Plus Programs Webinar

Unlocking Dreams of Homeownership with Busey Bank

DPP Resources