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Boosting affordability through down payment assistance programs

Mortgage Connects an MGIC Podcast

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Introduction to Angel Romero and DPR
2:30
How DPR Tools Help Homebuyers
5:37
Latest Trends in Down Payment Programs
8:42
Angel's Personal Homeownership Journey
11:32
Financial Education for Future Generations
14:35
Resources and Episode Conclusion
Mortgage Connects an MGIC Podcast
Boosting affordability through down payment assistance programs
Mar 20, 2025 Episode 44
MGIC MI

MGIC’s Concepcion Guerrero sits down with Angel Romero, Housing Finance Agency Relationship Manager at Down Payment Resource (DPR), to discuss the role down payment assistance programs (DPA) play in helping more families become homeowners. 

With over two decades of mortgage industry experience and a personal journey from foster care to homeownership, Romero brings unique insights to the conversation about housing affordability. In this episode, we discuss: 

  • Trends from DPR’s recent Homeownership Program Index, including the growing number of DPA programs nationwide 
  • How to layer down payment assistance for maximum affordability 
  • The importance of early financial education 
  • How to harness DPA programs as a loan officer 

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