Home

Homeownership Lending - Renville County Housing and Economic Development

Loans are available for down payment and closing cost assistance for first time home buyers or for home improvement financing for current homeowners. - Down payment loans are deferred. - Home improvement loans are repayable at 0% interest over 5 years. - Maximum loan is $6,000. - Loans are a $1 for $1 match of other investment in the project. Some deferred home improvement loans are available to low income households with children or with a family member with a disability.

Last assured

01/20/2025

Physical Address

105 South 5th Street, Olivia, MN 56277

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Application process

- Call; email; visit website; walk in; write - Borrower must complete a brief application and document income in order to reserve funding

Required documents

- Proof of income - Proof of homeowner's insurance - Contractor's or material supplier's bids - Proof of availability of any additional financing needed to complete project - Photo id for notarization of mortgage

Eligibility

Household either owns or is purchasing an owner-occupied home in Renville County and has a qualifying income. Properties financed with Contract for Deeds and Mobile Homes do not qualify for financing. Real estate taxes must be up to date. Must have homeowners insurance.

Service area

Renville County, MN

Agency info

Renville County Housing and Economic Development

- Provides housing to low-income families within Renville County

- Coordinates economic development activities in Renville County

© 2025 Greater Twin Cities United Way 211. All rights reserved.