Your real Washington affordability, the WSHFC Home Advantage Down Payment Assistance match, and a step-by-step plan — in 30 seconds. No email required.
Calculate your Washington number — free →The WSHFC Home Advantage Down Payment Assistance is Washington's flagship statewide down payment assistance, administered by the state housing finance agency (second mortgage). Current amounts, income limits and credit requirements are set by the agency — confirm them on the official program page. Cities and counties in Washington often add their own programs on top.
Official Washington program page →Washington's main statewide option is the WSHFC Home Advantage Down Payment Assistance — second mortgage administered by the state housing finance agency. Many cities and counties in Washington add their own programs on top, so it is worth checking all three levels.
It depends on your income, debts and credit. The calculator applies the FHA 31%/43% debt-to-income rule to estimate your price, then shows how much of your down-payment gap Washington assistance could cover. Most buyers pair it with a 3% conventional or 3.5% FHA down payment.
Many state programs set a 620 minimum credit score alongside income limits based on area median income. Exact requirements are set by the agency — verify current terms on the official WSHFC Home Advantage Down Payment Assistance page before applying.