State Buyer Guide
Down payment assistance, Oklahoma housing programs, closing cost estimates, and what to know before buying — including from FSBO sellers.
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The Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is your primary source for below-market mortgage rates and down payment assistance in Oklahoma. Programs are available through approved lenders — not directly through the HFA.
First mortgage and DPA for qualifying first-time buyers.
Enhanced DPA for public servants buying in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma has no real estate transfer tax — buyers pay only recording fees and title insurance at closing.
Oklahoma is a title-company state. An attorney is not legally required at closing, but for FSBO transactions, having one review the purchase contract is strongly recommended.
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Browse Real Estate Forms →Oklahoma first-time buyers can access programs through the Oklahoma Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) (https://www.ohfa.org/), including the OHFA Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance (3.5% of loan amount as a 0% deferred loan) and the OHFA 4Teachers/Nurses/Police Program (4% DPA for qualifying teachers, nurses, and law enforcement). Federal programs like FHA loans (3.5% down) and USDA loans (0% down in eligible areas) are also available.
Closing costs in Oklahoma typically run 2.1% of the purchase price. Transfer tax: None. Oklahoma has no real estate transfer tax — buyers pay only recording fees and title insurance at closing.
Oklahoma is a title-company state. An attorney is not legally required at closing, but for FSBO transactions, having one review the purchase contract is strongly recommended.
The median home price in Oklahoma is approximately $205,000. Property taxes average 0.9% of assessed value annually.
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