January 2019 Newsletter
TSAHC Recognizes Top 2018 Lenders
TSAHC's homeownership programs experienced another record-breaking year in 2018. In partnership with a network of dedicated mortgage loan officers, TSAHC helped 9,425 families purchase a home last year. That's the most households we've ever assisted in a year and a nearly 40 percent increase from 2017. 
 
In total, our home buyer programs provided more than $1.4 billion in mortgage loans and more than $54 million in down payment assistance in 2018 and helped 2,324 first-time home buyers obtain a federal tax credit worth up to $2,000 each year over the life of their mortgage. 

Top Loan Officers

Each year TSAHC recognizes the three top-producing loan officers. With more than 2,200 loan officers originating at least one loan in 2018, this is a tremendous designation. This year's awards are presented to:
Premier Nationwide Lending
Ms. Schriever has been a top-producing loan officer in our home buyer programs two years in a row. In 2018, she originated 97 loans , totaling more than $16.5 million . She is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and serves home buyers statewide.
Cardinal Financial Company
This is Mr. O'Brien's first year to rank as a Top 3 loan officer. In 2018, he originated 82 loans , totaling nearly $15 million . He is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and serves home buyers statewide.
Supreme Lending
This is Mr. Armendariz' first year to rank as a Top 3 loan officer. In 2018, he originated 72 loans , totaling more than $12.4 million . He is located in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and serves home buyers statewide.
Top Mortgage Companies
970 Home Buyers Served
$170 Million in Loans Originated
677 Home Buyers Served
$111 Million in Loans Originated
617 Home Buyers Served
$101 Million in Loans Originated
HEART Program Update:
New Grantees and Limited Funding Still Available
Announcing New Grantees

The HEART program, created by TSAHC and Enterprise Community Partners, provides grants to nonprofits providing housing assistance to families displaced or otherwise affected by Hurricane Harvey. We're pleased to announce the next round of HEART program grantees. To date, the program has provided nearly $1,200,000 to 30 nonprofit organizations .

Programmatic Support

Programmatic Support

Programmatic Support


Limited Grant Funding Available

Nonprofits  providing housing assistance to families impacted by Hurricane Harvey may still apply for a grant through the  HEART program . Limited grant funding is still available in two categories: housing repairs and programming. Organizations may apply for both, but award amounts are capped at $50,000 per organization.

Prior to applying for a grant, please review the  Program Guidelines FAQ , and take the  Eligibility Quiz

The HEART program is administered by TSAHC and Enterprise Community Partners and is generously funded by the  Rebuild Texas Fund The Meadows Foundation  and    Center for Disaster Philanthropy .
Upcoming Events
February 5 in San Antonio - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" class hosted by Pilgrim Mortgage. The free, interactive session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®.  Register Here

February 18 - TSAHC offices will be closed in observance of Presidents Day

February 28 in Dallas - "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" class hosted by Guaranteed Rate. The free, interactive session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®.  Register Here

March 3 - 5 in San Antonio - "2019 Texas Community Development Conference" hosted by the Texas Association of Community Development Corporations More Information and Registration

March 5 - 6 in San Antonio - "Texas Opportunity Zone Summit" hosted by the Texas Association of Community Development Corporations More Information and Registration
Below are January 2019 excerpts from On the House , a blog TSAHC launched in 2014 on affordable housing topics. We invite you to drop by On the House as we explore important issues, provide an inside look into our programs, and share other valuable resources.  
Why We Love Tax Season
Tax season is upon us, and let's be honest, for most people there's not much to get excited about when it comes to doing your taxes. But at TSAHC, we actually love this time of year. That's because tax season is the perfect opportunity to remind home buyers about our Mortgage Credit Certificate Program and the savings that could be in their future.
Staff Spotlight: An Interview with Laura Ross
Every quarter TSAHC spotlights a staff member or partner to help our readers get to know our mission and industry a little better. This week we are spotlighting Laura Ross, Manager of Communications and Development. 

Laura joined the staff of TSAHC in November 2003 as our Receptionist. Over the years, her role at TSAHC grew and included acting as Corporate Secretary and Executive Assistant.
Exploring the Link Between Housing and Children's Health and Education Outcomes
How Housing Matters, an online resource created by Urban Institute and the MacArthur Foundation, has conducted numerous research projects studying the impact of housing circumstances on children’s health and education outcomes.

According to their research, housing plays a central role in determining health and education outcomes for children.
If Your New Year's Resolution is to Save for a Down Payment, Then Check Out These Tips
This is a guest blog post by Andrew Rombach, a Content Associate from LendEDU - a consumer education website and financial product marketplace. 

For most adults in their 20s and 30s, buying a home and taking on a mortgage payment is a rite of passage. But there is one big hurdle you have to cross before you can do either – saving for the down payment.
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