2025
2025 Welcome Home Program (WHP) Launches March 3!
The Welcome Home Program (WHP) is officially launching soon, and funds will be available for reservation starting at 8:00 a.m. ET on March 3! If you’re thinking about buying your first home or making a move, this annual program offers a grant to help with down payments and closing costs. Whether you’re buying your first home or your next one, CVNB is here to help!
Are You an Eligible Homebuyer?
To qualify for the Welcome Home grant, you must meet the following criteria:
- Your household income must be at or below 80% of the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) limit for your county.
- The home must be your primary residence (single-family, townhouse, or eligible manufactured home).
- You need at least $500 of your own funds for the down payment or closing costs.
- If applicable, complete a homebuyer counseling course before closing.
How to Apply for the Welcome Home Grant
Ready to get started? Here’s how to apply for the grant:
- Apply Now for Pre-Approval
Start the process early by applying for a mortgage with us today! Our CVNB mortgage lenders will check if you qualify for the Welcome Home grant. This will help speed up the process when the program goes live. - Find Your Perfect Home
Once you’re pre-approved, shop for your home and ensure it meets the eligibility criteria. Once you’ve found the right home, make sure to have a fully executed (signed by both buyer and seller) purchase contract in hand.
That's It!
Funds will be available for reservation on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:00 a.m. ET on March 3, and will remain available until all funds have been reserved.
Start the process early by applying for a mortgage with us today! Our CVNB mortgage lenders will check if you qualify for the Welcome Home grant. This will speed up the process when the program goes live on Mach 3.
Know Someone Who’s Looking to Buy a Home?
If you're not planning to buy a home but know someone who is, feel free to pass along this great opportunity! The Welcome Home Program is open to income-eligible homebuyers, whether they’re first-time buyers or not. This could be just the assistance they need to make home ownership more affordable.
We’re Here to Help!
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our mortgage team. We’re here to help make everyone's home-buying journey easier.
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Home Buyer Eligibility
A homebuyer would be eligible for the Welcome Home grant if all of the following guidelines are met:
- The total income for all occupants who will reside in the home is at or below 80 percent of the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) limit for the county and state where the property is located;
- A fully executed (signed by buyer and seller) purchase contract on an eligible property is in hand;
- The homebuyer has at least $500 of their own funds to contribute towards down payment and/or closing costs; and,
- If a first-time homebuyer (typically anyone who has not owned a home in the last three years), a satisfactory homebuyer counseling course is completed prior to the loan closing.
Note: Applicants do not have to be first-time homebuyers.
Property Eligibility
The Welcome Home grant is available for various property types:
- The property will be the homebuyer’s primary residence;
- The property is a single family, townhome, condominium, duplex, multi-unit (up to four family units) or a qualified manufactured home. (Manufactured homes may be eligible if they are taxed as real estate and affixed to a permanent foundation); and,
- The property is subject to a legally enforceable five-year retention mechanism, included in the Deed or as a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants to the Deed, requiring the FHLB Cincinnati be given notice of any refinancing, sale, foreclosure, deed in-lieu of foreclosure, or change in ownership during the five year retention period.
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