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Our Homebuyer Programs

TSAHC Homebuyer Programs

TSAHC provides home buying assistance through two loan programs: the Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Program and Homes for Texas Heroes Home Loan Program. Both programs provide fixed-rate mortgage loans, down payment assistance, and Mortgage Credit Certificates.

Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Program

This program is for Texas home buyers with low and moderate incomes. It is not profession-specific.
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Homes for Texas Heroes

This program is for teachers, fire fighters and EMS personnel, police and correctional officers, and veterans.
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Additional Information

Loans with Down Payment Assistance

  • Up to 5% of loan amount to help with down payment and/or closing costs
  • Credit scores as low as 620
  • No max DTI w/AUS approval
  • Low fees
  • Third Party Originators allowed
  • FHA manual underwrites allowed up to 43% DTI with no additional fee (640 minimum FICO score required)
  • FHA non-traditional credit allowed with no additional fee
  • Income limits vary by county. Expanded income limits available in targeted areas.

Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs)

  • A special tax credit that reduces a home buyer’s federal income tax liability every year
  • Helps the home buyer qualify by reducing the DTI
  • No minimum credit score or maximum DTI requirements
  • Must be combined with TSAHC’s Down Payment Assistance.
  • FREE for Texas Heroes.
  • ​Income limits vary by county. Expanded income and purchase price limits available in targeted areas.
  • For first-time home buyers, qualified veterans and homes located in a targeted area

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