Let us help you make your homeownership dream come true with closing cost and down payment assistance.
The city’s Homebuyer Assistance Program (HAP) can provide up to $20,000 in mortgage assistance for income-eligible first-time homebuyers within the Fort Worth city limits. Maximum sales price for an existing unit is $290,000 and new construction is $305,000 as of July 2023.
The amount of assistance will be dependent on sales price and loan amount from the lender. A financial subsidy is available in the form of closing costs and down payment assistance. Three percent of the loan amount may be used for closing costs and the remainder for down payment or all of the assistance may be used for down payment.
Getting Started With Your HAP Application
Let us help you make your homeownership dream come true - follow these steps to get started.
- Get pre-qualified from one of the city approved lenders to determine your loan amount (see list of approved lenders below)
- Attend a homeownership training and counseling program
HUD Certified Housing Counseling Agencies:
- Housing Opportunities of Fort Worth
1065 W. Magnolia Ave, Suite B
Fort Worth, TX 76104
817-923-9192
housingoppsfw.com
- Housing Channel
2900 Airport Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76111
817-924-5091
housingchannel.org
- Contact your real estate agent and begin reviewing home listings that match your criteria and price range.
- Once you found your perfect home, work with your realtor to make an offer.
- The City of Fort Worth HAP can assist participants if the sale price falls within a specific range – existing homes or new construction. Visit our website for the sale price maximum limits.
- The lender will assist you with the HAP application and submit to the City of Fort Worth for processing and approval for closing costs and down payment assistance.
- Closing & funding. Move in to your dream home.
HAP Guidelines to Participate in the Program
Guidelines to participate in the program:
- The property must be located in Fort Worth city limits.
- Applicant(s) must be first-time homebuyer(s) or must have not owned a home within the last three years. Displaced homeowners may be eligible.
- HOME regulation 24 CFR Section 92.254 (a) (2) (iii) require that the sales price not exceed 95% of the area median sales price. For existing homes the sales price must not exceed $290,000 and for new construction the sales price must not exceed $305,000 as of July 2023.
- Government owned properties are not eligible for assistance.
- Applicant must qualify for a first lien mortgage from a city-approved lender.
- The homebuyer’s minimum contribution of $1,000 or two percent of the of the purchase price, whichever is less, is required. May include out of pocket expenses such as appraisal, earnest money and credit report.
- The homebuyer agrees to live in the home as their principal residence for five years to receive up to $14,999 in assistance or ten years to receive over $14,999 in assistance.
- The home must pass a Minimum Acceptable Standards Inspection and City of Fort Worth Environmental Review
- Two months of reserves will be verified.
- Applicant(s) must be a citizen of the United States or legal permanent resident.
- Applicant(s) must attend eight hours of homeownership training provided by a HUD-certified housing counseling agency.
- The yearly income for all adults living in the home must be at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) based on family size.
- Reserves in the amount of 2 months (2 monthly mortgage payments.) These cannot be gift funds.
- You must pay costs associated with the home purchase such as earnest money, option fee, home inspection, appraisal and any out-of-pocket expenses required. These are costs that you are responsible for when purchasing your home.
Area Median Income (AMI) Limits
- Area Median Income (AMI)
- Income limits will be updated by HUD in June. Effective June 5, 2023
| Household Size |
Maximum Annual Income |
| 1 |
$53,600 |
| 2 |
$61,250 |
| 3 |
$68,900 |
| 4 |
$76,550 |
| 5 |
$82,700 |
| 6 |
$88,800 |
| 7 |
$94,950 |
|
8
|
$101,050 |
2023 Certified Mortgage Lender List
This list is in alphabetical order of current Certified Mortgage Lenders who will work with you to discuss your home buying goals, review your financial picture and determine your eligibility for a mortgage loan. Updated: Sept. 14, 2023
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AmCap Mortgage
4144 N. Central Expressway
Suite 903
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: 214-738-4913
Lender: Chalamaine Armstrong NMLS # 259978
Email: carmstrong@goldfinancial.com
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AmCap Mortgage
4144 N. Central Expressway
Suite 903
Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: 817-655-3644
Lender: Edward Stubbs #787868
Email: e.stubbs@goldfinancial.com
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B
Bank of America, N.A.
13355 Noel Rd.,
Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: 972-440-5268
Lender: Lisa Gratz, NMLS #536196
Email: lisa.gratz@bofa.com
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Bank of America, N.A.
5295 S. Cooper
Arlington, TX 76017
Phone: 682-717-9037
Lender: Heidi Surley, NMLS #350331
Email: heidi.surley@bofa.com
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Bank of America, N.A.
3100 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: 817-730-5817
Lender: Jessica Jones NMLS # 1340058
Email: jessicajones@bofa.com
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Bank of America, N.A.
5701 Colleyville Blvd.
Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: 817-662-2954
Lender: Amanda Elsaesser NMLS #2135907
Email: amanda.elsaesser@bofa.com
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Bank of America, N.A.
908 S. Crowley Rd.
Crowley, TX 76036
Phone: 817-343-6698
Lender: Vanette Wesley NMLS # 1260091
Email: vanette.wesley@bofa.com
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Bank of America, N.A.
4751 S. Hulen Street
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Phone: 817-201-2727
Lender: CJ Johnson NMLS # 1044738
Email: cornelius.johnson@bofa.com
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Bank of America, N.A.
353 Trophy Lake Dr.
Trophy Club, TX 76262
Phone: 469-559-2459
Lender: Conway Hwang NMLS # 621533
Email: conway.hwang@bofa.com
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Bank of America, N.A.
3660 N. Belt Line Rd.
Irving, TX 75062
Phone: 469-928-0471
Lender: Cameo Robinson NMLS # 1466103
Email: cameo.robinson@bofa.com
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Brighton Bank
7663 US Hwy. 51 S.
Brighton, TN 38011
Phone: 972-904-2717
Lender: Marti Jeffries
Email: Mjeffries@bankbrighton.com
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Brighton Bank
6489 Quail Hollow Rd. Suite 106
Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: 817-228-3021
Lender:Jesse Mitchell
Email: jmitchel@bankbrighton.com
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C
Cardinal Financial
8500 Precinct Line Rd.
Colleyville, TX 76034
Phone: 817-223-1193
Lender: Ruben De La Torre
Email: ruben.delatorre@cardinalfinancial.com
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Chase Bank
4600 S. Hulen Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Phone: 817-733-4680
Lender: Jane Mathis, NMLS # 1004858
Email:jane.mathis@chase.com
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Chase Bank
6040 Ramey Ave.
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Phone: 682-329-9859
Lender: Ty Mitchell NMLS # 554999
Email: ty.mitchell@chase.com
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Fairway Independent Mortgage
375 Cedar Sage Dr., Suite 250
Garland, TX 75040
Phone: 972-841-9147
Lender: Kristy Osborn NMLS # 999896
Email: kristy.osborn@fairwaymc.com
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Fairway Independent Mortgage
240 E. Renfro, Suite 104
Burleson, TX 76028
Phone: 469-252-6685
Lender: Jill Murray NMLS # 982854
Email: jilla@fairwaymc.com
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Fairway Independent Mortgage
240 E. Renfro, Suite 104
Burleson, TX 76028
Phone: 254-366-8186
Lender: Meredith Driskill NMLS # 1486571
Email: meredith.driskill@fairwaymc.com
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Fairway Independent Mortgage
8300 Douglas Ave., Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75040
Phone: 469-939-5626
Lender: Brian D. Wilson NMLS # 195915
Email: brianw@fairwaymc.com
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Fairway Independent Mortgage
240 E. Renfro, Suite 104
Burleson, TX 76028
Phone:469-423-1103
Lender: Hayden Allen NMLS # 2152916
Email: hayden.allen@fairwaymc.com
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Fairway Independent Mortgage
6112 McCart Ave. Suite 106
Fort Worth, TX76133
Phone: 817-455-4825
Lender: Jaime Fernandez NMLS #413885
Email: jaime.fernandez@fairwaymc.com
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G
Guaranteed Rate, Inc
8668 John Hickman Pkwy
Building 10, Suites 1001
Frisco, TX 76034
Phone: 817-229-1842
Lender: Patti Derden NMLS # 265926
Email: patti.derden@rate.com
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Loan Simple, Inc
5851 Legacy Circle
Suite 600
Plano, TX 76024
Phone: 817-688-5990
Lender: Tracey Robinson NMLS #276853
Email: trobinson@loansimple.com
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Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America
5787 Hampton Rd.
Dallas, TX 75232
Phone: 972-283-1171 - ext 1553
Lender: Traci Brumfield
Email: traci.brumfield@naca.com
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P
Prosperity Mtg
5500 E Loop 820 S, #101
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Phone: 817-825-1364
Lender: Lisa Melton, NMLS # 315147
Email: lisa_melton@pfmgrp.com
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Service First Mortgage
2400 Highway 287 N, Ste 100
Mansfield, TX 76063
Phone: 817-721-6389
Lender: Ruth Ann Dunham, NMLS # 219157
Email: rdunham@servicefirstmtg.com
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SWBC Mortgage Corp.
1281 N. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 119
Arlington, TX 76013
Phone: 817-635-3519
Lender: Mary Dietz, NMLS #219164
E-Mail: mdietz@swbc.com
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SWBC Mortgage Corp.
1281 N. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 119
Arlington, TX 76013
Phone: 817-635-3535
Lender: Aaron Spaight, NMLS #1391936
E-Mail: aspaight@swbc.com
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Texas Bank Mortgage
4521 S Hulen St, Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: 817-614-3512
Lender: Iveth Guzman NMLS #1181260
E-Mail: iguzman@txbmc.com
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Texas Bank Mortgage
4521 S Hulen St, Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: 817-386-8085
Lender: Maria Salas NMLS #450175
E-Mail: msalas@txbmc.com
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Texas Bank Mortgage
4521 S Hulen St, Ste 200
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Phone: 817-386-8085
Lender: Renessa Knowles NMLS # 333805
E-Mail: rknowles@txbmc.com
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The Lending Village
14405 Walters Rd., Suite 809
Houston, TX 77014
Phone: 949-351-9817
Lender: Nyisha Walton NMLS # 1289579
E-Mail: nyisha@thelendingvillage.com
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The Lending Village
14405 Walters Rd., Suite 809
Houston, TX 77014
Phone: 510-318-4210
Lender: Mesharea Miller NMLS # 2258067
E-Mail: mesha@thelendingvillage.com
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Total Mortgage & Lending Solutions
539 W. Commerce St., Suite 5446
Dallas, TX75208
Phone: 972-924-0272
Lender: Travis Bruton NMLS # 2015845
E-Mail: info@thetotalmortgage.com
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Town Square Mortgage Lending
17300 Parkway, Suite 1030
Dallas, TX 75248
Phone:214-722-2668
Lender: Chris Cook NMLS #169598
E-Mail: ccook@tsmlending.com
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Town Square Mortgage Lending
17300 Parkway, Suite 1030
Dallas, TX 75248
Phone:214-722-2668
Lender: Chris Cook NMLS #169598
E-Mail: ccook@tsmlending.com
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