Down Payment Assistance
Up to 5% of the price with nothing to pay back
Texas runs several programs that cover your down payment and part of your closing costs. Some work as grants that you never repay. They can be combined with an FHA, conventional, VA or USDA loan.
- Down from
- 0%
- Minimum score
- 620
- Documentation
- Taxes and W2s
What sets it apart
- TDHCA My First Texas Home and TSAHC Homes for Texas Heroes
- Houston Homebuyer Assistance Program, which offers up to 50 thousand dollars inside city limits
- Part of the assistance is forgiven if you stay in the home for the minimum term
- Each county sets its own income and purchase price limits
Who it is for
Buyers who already qualify for a loan but have not saved up the down payment cash.
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FHA Loan
The most accessible path to your first home
The FHA loan is backed by the Federal Housing Administration and accepts lower credit scores and smaller down payments than any conventional loan. It is how most Hispanic families in Houston buy their first home.
Conventional Loan
The best rate once your credit is healthy
Backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, this loan carries the most competitive rate on the market once your score and income qualify. Its big advantage over FHA is that the mortgage insurance drops off when you reach 20% equity.
VA Loan
Zero down for those who served
Guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, this is the best loan available if you qualify. It asks for no down payment, charges no monthly mortgage insurance and carries rates below conventional financing.
Electi Financial Solutions manages and supports your financing application. Loans are originated and funded by our lending partner under its own NMLS license. Electi is not a bank or a lending institution.
The figures shown are general parameters of each program and do not constitute a loan offer or a commitment to lend. Down payment, score and documentation requirements are set by the lender and vary based on your profile, the property and market conditions. All approvals are subject to full underwriting.
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