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DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME HOME BUYER IN TEXAS

By Cynthia Gomez

Real Estate Agent with First Texan Realty

December 09, 2012 12:59 AM

The down payment assistance program allows the first time home buyer to get into a home of their with no money down at closing. It works by creating a second lien on the housefor 5% of the purchase price. This covers the 3.5% down payment and a good part of the closing costs. If you need more help with closing costs, I can help you negotiate these with the seller.

To start looking at houses go to www.ramonaslist.com

Help for Texans

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Similar TDHCA Programs

My First Texas Home (TMP 79)

Effective October 2012, TDHCA announced the release of $600 million in homebuyer assistance — the largest amount ever offered by the state — through a new mortgage-backed securities initiative that provides qualifying borrowers a number of advantages over the Department’s previous single family bond program.

My First Texas Home’s "Taxable Mortgage Program" (TMP-79) offers more competitive fixed interest and annual percentage rates while providing down payment and closing cost assistance of 5 percent of the mortgage loan.

Plus, TMP funds can be combined with the Department’s Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, further increasing the home’s affordability. The program features a number of other benefits homebuyers will find attractive; however, current eligibility guidelines still apply.

All of this is available from the state agency synonymous with responsible homeownership. Beginning with its predecessor, the Texas Housing Agency, TDHCA has a long track record as a safe, trustworthy source of homebuyer assistance with 32 years of experience and expertise in working with low to moderate income first time homebuyers.

To learn more about TDHCA’s TMP, its many benefits or to find a participating lender near you, please visit My First Texas Home or call toll-free 800-792-1119.

For current available program funds please visit the Available Funds page.

Learn more and apply through any of our participating lenders for a My First Texas Home 30-year fixed annual percentage rate mortgage loan, and downpayment and closing cost assistance.





	*30-year fixed annual percentage rate loan with 5% down payment on a $120,000 loan. Effective 10/10/12. Offer may terminate at any time without notice. Rate and annual percentage rate (APR) calculated on a 365 day year with mandated closing costs (2% origination and $400 program related fees). Rates/APRs subject to change with changes in closing costs. Properties and applicants must qualify. Other restrictions may apply. 221 E. 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701, 800-792-1119.