05/28/2026
🚨 Big lender ≠ better loan.
I was working with a buyer who was about to use Rocket Mortgage’s Down Payment Assistance program…
…until we compared the actual numbers. 👀
Here’s what they found:
Rocket’s program:
❌ 3% assistance
❌ FHA requires 3.5% down
❌ About 2% in discount point costs
❌ Higher monthly payment
❌ 10-year repayment structure
My program:
✅ 4% assistance
✅ Covers the FHA down payment PLUS extra toward closing costs
✅ No income limits
✅ No area restrictions
✅ Lower payment
✅ 20-year repayment structure for lower monthly cost
The crazy part?
The client received MORE assistance and their payment was STILL lower.
This is why mortgage strategy matters.
A lot of buyers only compare rates…
…but the structure of the loan can completely change the deal.
Not all Down Payment Assistance programs are created equal.
Comment ROCKET SUCKS and I’ll run the numbers for your scenario 👇