Homebuyers (First-time or Repeat Buyers)

Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance

Purchase a primary residence with little-to-no money out of pocket through GSFA's programs and Participating Lenders.

Lenders and Real Estate Professionals

Lead the Way to Homeownership

Explore our resources to help you originate, process and promote GSFA homeownership programs and boost your business.

Residential or Commercial Property Owners

Energy Programs

Explore a variety of financial assistance program to help you make energy efficiency improvements, leverage incentives for energy storage and more.

Our Financial Assistance Programs

We believe that homeownership can have a very positive impact on local communities and economies. We are proud to play a role in supporting affordable homeownership through a variety of financial assistance programs for homebuyers and homeowners.

Not just for first-time homebuyers! Those looking to break the homeownership barrier in California can take advantage of our assistance programs to help with the down payment and closing costs.

The GSFA Advanced Rebate Program provides up-front funding to Developers installing battery storage equipment for medically vulnerable or low-income homeowers in high fire threat areas of California.

Energy efficiency measures can increase property value, reduce electric bills, and create a more comfortable living environment. Check out our financing options to make it easier for commercial property owners to invest in energy efficiency.

About Us

We strive to provide the best homebuyer assistance programs possible, which means staying innovative and responsive to the needs of California homebuyers. That also means supporting our lending partners with quality and professional service.

  • Highly competitive programs
  • Variety of options to meet individual needs
  • Flexible qualifying guidelines
  • Easy process for homebuyer and lender
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Assisted to Purchase or Refinance
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in Down Payment or Closing Cost Assistance Provided
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Supporting California Homebuyers

Latest News

Single-Family Bulletins

(Program Updates for Lenders)

Current Bulletin
  • EMPOWER - Presented by Golden State Finance Authority
  • April 11, 2023 in Riverside, CA
  • New to GSFA? Never offered our Programs to your clients before? Then this event is for you! --- Join GSFA in Riverside, CA on April 11th for an exclusive educational event for mortgage professionals working with low- and moderate-income borrowers in the Inland Empire area of California.   [Read More]

Upcoming Events

Public Meetings
Lender & Realtor Training
  • Program Guidelines
  • Origination Steps
  • These training webinars are intended for mortgage and real estate professionals and delve into the specific program guidelines and participation requirements.
Educational Outreach Events
  • Homebuyer Events
  • Realtor Events
  • Housing Industry Events
  • We deliver a variety of educational events each month to familiarize both potential homebuyers and real estate professionals with the GSFA homeownership programs.

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