State Buyer Guide
Down payment assistance, New Mexico housing programs, closing cost estimates, and what to know before buying — including from FSBO sellers.
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The New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) is your primary source for below-market mortgage rates and down payment assistance in New Mexico. Programs are available through approved lenders — not directly through the HFA.
Below-market rate mortgages for first-time buyers.
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New Mexico has no real estate transfer tax, keeping closing costs lower for buyers.
New Mexico is a title-company state. An attorney is not required at closing, but is recommended for FSBO transactions to review the purchase agreement.
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Browse Real Estate Forms →New Mexico first-time buyers can access programs through the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA) (https://housingnm.org/), including the MFA FirstHome Program (Below-market rate mortgage; access to DPA of up to $8,000) and the MFA NextHome Program (Down payment assistance up to $8,000 as a second mortgage at a low rate). Federal programs like FHA loans (3.5% down) and USDA loans (0% down in eligible areas) are also available.
Closing costs in New Mexico typically run 2.1% of the purchase price. Transfer tax: None. New Mexico has no real estate transfer tax, keeping closing costs lower for buyers.
New Mexico is a title-company state. An attorney is not required at closing, but is recommended for FSBO transactions to review the purchase agreement.
The median home price in New Mexico is approximately $295,000. Property taxes average 0.77% of assessed value annually.
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