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For our REALTOR® Partners

Housing Trust is proud to work with all REALTORS® to help first-time homebuyers interested in down payment assistance programs that are available in Santa Clara County and other counties where our programs are offered.

If you are a REALTOR® be sure to join the REALTOR® Contact List.

Getting your home buyers started

Encourage first-time homebuyers to visit the Homeownership Assistance page  to explore the down payment assistance programs offered by Housing Trust.  Each program page provides a clear overview of the application process, eligibility requirements, and key steps. It’s a great resource for learning how our programs work, including filling out an online interest form, joining the contact list, registering for upcoming webinars, and applying during an Open Application period.

How can a REALTOR® help?

  1. Join our Realtor Contact List

    Receive program updates and realtor training webinar notifications.

  2. Attend a Realtor Training Webinar

    Learn about the down payment assistance programs offered by Housing Trust. Topics covered in the webinar are:

      • Benefits of down payment assistance programs. Click here for program details.
      • Program eligibility process for first-time homebuyers.
      • Working and building a network with program approved participating lenders.

    To register for any upcoming realtor webinars, please visit our Events Calendar

  3. Explore the Homeownership Assistance Page

    Review our available programs and learn about the application process here.  Encourage your homebuyers to attend an upcoming program webinar on the Homebuyer Calendar.

     

  4. Working with a Program Approved Participating Lender

    Only a Program approved participating lender can offer senior mortgage financing with down payment assistance program from Housing Trust. Mortgage Loan Originators are encouraged to attend lender training. Not sure if your lender is approved? Contact us by email at homebuyer@housingtrustsv.org and we will let you know.

  5. Working with a homebuyer with a Housing Trust program Pre-Approval Letter

    Check out the Property Requirements and Extension Requests handout. This handout provides the requirements of property type, allowable occupancy status for the subject property, notification and escrow timelines, including pre-approval extension request requirements for the homebuyer.