Peace Officers, Firefighters, Correctional Officers

Do you meet these qualifications?

  • A full time paid fire fighter in Texas?
  • A peace officer?
  • An adult or juvenile corrections officer?
  • A county jailer, EMS Personnel?
  • A public security officer?

Texas has a grant money program with funds set aside to help you purchase a house as a first time home buyer.

See details below about this program for you - First Come First Served.

This grant money is available to qualified fire, peace or correctional personnel as listed above in addition to the $8,000 IRS Tax Credit for homes under contract by April 30th.

Grant Mony requirements:

  • Income and home purchase price limits apply
  • You must meet standard mortgage underwriting requirements as credit worthy
  • The house you are buying must be your primary residence
  • FHA Loans Only

This program will give you a grant of 3% of your total loan amount. It can be used as a part your down payment.  The grant does not have to be repaid.

Example:

For a $100,000 loan:

The grant would be $3000.  If used toward your down payment requirement of 3.5% or $3,500, you would only need $500 for your portion of the down payment.

Global Lending Solutions, Inc. is here to help you with a mortgage for your dream home and show you how to use this Homes for Heroes program to your advantage.