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Owner-Occupant & First-Buyer

HUD $100 Down Program (REO Homes)

$100 total down on FHA-repossessed homes for owner-occupants.

Overview

HUD sells foreclosed FHA-insured homes through hudhomestore.gov. Under the $100 Down program (available in participating states), owner-occupant buyers using FHA financing can purchase for just $100 down. Priority window: first 15 days for owner-occupants only. Combine with FHA 203(k) for rehab financing built into the loan.

Best fit
First-time buyersOwner-occupant flippersValue-add house-hackers
Estimated impact
Reduce down payment from 3.5% to $100

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