Home Loan Programs

UC Davis Home Loan Programs

For Prospective Applicants

Take a moment to explore the information available and discover how our home loan programs can help make your homeownership dreams a reality. 

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At UC Davis, we believe that housing should never be a barrier to pursuing your educational, research and public service goals. That's why we offer housing assistance programs designed to support you in secure the perfect home.

We understand that the journey of applying for a home loan can sometimes be overwhelming. Dedicated staff from UC Davis' Real Estate Services are here to help guide you every step of the way. To help, UC Davis offers a variety of home loan options:

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Zero Interest Program Loan (ZIP)

This recruitment tool offers zero interest loans for a number of years and is primarily offered to assistant professors and other hard-to-fill academic positions.

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Mortgage Origination Program (MOP)

Provides competitive first mortgages to eligible faculty and senior management to help with the purchase of a principal residence near their campus.

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Supplemental Home Loan Program (SHLP)

These loans are used in conjunction with our Mortgage Origination Program (MOP) loans to reduce the cash down payment required for your home purchase.

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Additional Home Loan Resources

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University Credit Union programs

University Credit Union offers additional comprehensive support for home loan needs, including a special mortgage program available to UC Davis employees.

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Have questions or need assistance? 

Reach out to our campus Home Loan Coordinator: