Special Loan Programs - Welcome HomeDreaming of homeownership but worried about the down payment? On the latest episode of Welcome Home with Peggy and Tat, we’re breaking down special loan programs that could make buying a home more affordable than you think. Learn about FHA loans with as little as 3.5% down, VA loans offering zero down for eligible veterans, USDA loans for rural and suburban areas, and IHDA programs that provide down-payment and closing-cost assistance right here in Illinois. Your path to homeownership may be closer than you think. Listen to Welcome Home now! Hickory Point Bank. Equal Housing Lender.