City of Houston & Houston Land Bank New Home Development Program Loan Traditional Option

City of Houston & Houston Land Bank New Home Development Program Loan Traditional Option

Program Category

Down Payment Programs

Max Amount

Up to $50,000

Contact Info

Information on the constructed homes can be found by calling 281-655-4600 or by emailing info@houstonlandbank.org.

Program Details

Buyer contribution type

Income calc method

First mortgage types

Freddie Mac,Freddie Mac Home Possible,Fannie Mae,Fannie Mae HomeReady,FHA 203(b),VA

First mortgage terms

Fully Amortizing,Fixed Rate,30-year

Property types

Single Family Detached

Repayment triggers

Sale of the home Non-payment of real estate taxes or homeowners insurance. Default Change of occupancy Transfer of title

Limitations

Seller financed mortgages are not permitted.

All household members (including applicant and co-applicant) cannot be registered sex offenders. This requirement is still applicable when a spouse is listed in the household composition and not as a co-applicant.