Bank of America is now offering mortgages with as little as 3 percent down.
The program is designed to help low- and moderate-income borrowers receive home loans for up to $417,000.
To qualify, the borrower must be seeking a primary residence, have a median income at or below the area's average and have a credit score of at least 660.
Under the weight of rising health care costs, an increasing number of people are surging to the Health Insurance Marketplace rather than opting for employer-sponsored plans.