Connecticut’s Time To Own program, which helps first-time homebuyers with down payments and closing costs, received an additional $25 million in funding from the state Bond Commission this summer. The program, administered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, offers up to $25,000 in forgivable loans to Connecticut residents who are buying a house in the state. Susan Bysiewicz (D), nearly 3,000 first-time homebuyers have used the program since it opened in 2022. “I'm looking forward to continuing the program and providing support to our partners and lenders,” Mosquera-Bruno said. As of Sept. 22, more than $35 million was available for Time To Own.