Texas Down Payment Assistance
I am Patrick Kevin Fagan, a mortgage loan officer who uses down payment assistance programs every month to lower buyers' cash to close in San Antonio and across Texas. This page maps out how DPA works, what is available in Texas, who qualifies, and how to apply, with each step linking to a full guide I wrote.
The single biggest reason buyers delay homeownership is the upfront cash. My job is to show you the programs that exist and structure your loan so you keep more money in your pocket.
DPA Basics
How Down Payment Assistance Lowers Your Upfront Cash
Lower Cash to Close
DPA programs cover part or all of the down payment, and sometimes a share of closing costs.
Grants vs Loans
Some assistance never has to be repaid; other programs structure it as a forgiving or repayable second loan.
Texas and Local Programs
Programs exist at the state, county, and city level, and eligibility depends on income and purchase price.
Pairs With Most Loans
DPA can often be combined with FHA, conventional, and even VA financing in Texas.
Follow the Steps in Order
The Texas DPA Roadmap
Each step links to a guide I wrote on that part of the process, in the order you should read them.
1. How Down Payment Assistance Works
The basics: what DPA is, how it lowers your cash to close, and the difference between a grant and a repayable loan.
2. What Is Available in Texas
The Texas programs, grants, and local options that can reduce upfront cash, including San Antonio options.
3. Do You Qualify?
Income limits, credit score expectations, self-employed income, and using retirement funds for a down payment.
4. How to Apply
The application steps, gift funds, and what a lender needs to pair you with the right program.
5. DPA by Loan Type
How down payment assistance pairs with FHA, conventional, and VA loans.
6. Deeper Dives
Longer reads for buyers who want the full picture before they talk to a lender.
Find out which Texas DPA program fits you
Book a free discovery call and I will review the programs you may qualify for and show you the impact on your cash to close. Prefer to talk now? Call or text 210-317-6514.
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