Homeownership just got 2% easier! Borrowers can now buy a home with as little as a 1% down payment. They’ll contribute a 1% down payment, and Preferred Rate will provide a 2% grant (not to exceed $4,500), providing them an automatic 3% equity in your home at closing.
Customers who qualify for this program may contribute up to a 3% down payment and still receive the 2% lender grant from Preferred Rate. They don’t have to be a first-time homebuyer to qualify. There are no location restrictions.
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The 1% Home program allows buyers to purchase a home with as little as 1% down, with Preferred Rate contributing additional funds to help reach the required down payment.
Both first-time and repeat buyers may be eligible, provided income and loan limits are met.
No — this is a real down payment assistance option, not a gimmick. There’s no repayment required for the assistance portion.
Primary residences only, including single-family homes and certain other property types based on guidelines.
Lower upfront costs = easier entry into homeownership without waiting years to save.
“Daniel was great! Very efficient and very friendly. He always got back to us in a timely manner and always called us to explain things rather than just texting. Very personable guy! Very quick as well! We closed 2 weeks sooner than expected. I cannot say enough nice things about preferred rate, I definitely recommend them to everyone!”
“I cannot put into words how amazing Dan and his team were during this whole process. They consistently went above and beyond to ensure I was fully taken care of. Not working with a realtor was a bad call on my part, but Dan was there every step; and a few bumps, offering unbiased advice and making sure I was taken care of. This momma and her girl tribe finally have a place of their own to call home; I am so thankful for Dan and his team!”
“This is my second home purchase using Dan. He is great to work with, he explains everything and is always there to answer any questions.
Update: When rates dropped early October 2025, Dan reached out to let me know and we knocked the refinance quickly. Dan is also always quick to answer questions no matter time or day of the week. No one else I’d rather do business with.”
“We don’t have enough good things to say about Bihn Group! We tried to buy a house years ago and were consistently disappointed, houses sold out from under us, etc. so we gave up! We reached out to Dan this time around and he was so efficient and kind about everything! He answered all of our questions with honesty and we were so lucky to find our dream house as quickly as we did. Our son hasn’t stopped running around in our yard since we moved in! Thank you, Dan and Bihn Group for helping us achieve this goal in life!”
“Thank you for making a dream a reality. For years my husband, kids and I would talk about the perfect house we would have one day. It’s easy to find a house but difficult to get the keys and even more difficult to tell your kids this one didn’t work out. Dan, thank you for directing and clearing the path to our new home. We are extremely grateful!”
