Purchasing a home is a goal shared by many people but it can be difficult for some to collect the funds needed for a down payment. Fortunately, there are many programs to assist those who need help with down payments. There are national assistance programs and programs specifically for residents of your state. The precise requirements of the individual programs will need to be discussed with your mortgage broker but many assistance programs do not require repayment of the gift and do not place caps on the borrower's income to qualify for assistance. One such program is called Neighborhood Gold. This down payment assistance corporation provides free grant money to borrowers with no down payment. The qualifications for the Neighborhood Gold program are relatively simple to meet and your mortgage lenders are knowledgeable of the requirements.