Some housing agencies, municipalities, nonprofit organizations and lenders offer programs to reduce the cost of either a down payment or closing costs for eligible homebuyers. These programs may have income limits, purchase price limits, first-time homebuyer requirements, geographic requirements, or may only be offered in combination with a mortgage product from a specific lender.
Usually between $2,000 - $10,000 (or 3% - 5% of home purchase price).
Usually claimed as lender credit.