Announcing New HEART Program Grants
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The HEART program, created by TSAHC and Enterprise Community Partners, provides grants of up to $50,000 and technical assistance 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 who join the
other nonprofits organizations
who were previously awarded grant funding. To date, the program has provided more than $900,000 to 23 nonprofit organizations.
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Critical Home Repair Grants
Administered by TSAHC
$50,000
(Home Repair and Programming)
$50,000
$40,000
$50,000
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Programming Grants Administered by
Enterprise Community Partners
$45,000
$50,000
$32,200
$40,000
$50,000
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Applications Still Open for HEART Grants
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Organizations providing ongoing Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts may still
apply
for grants through the HEART program. Grants are 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
.
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Thank You for Supporting TSAHC
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TSAHC would like to recognize the
Q&A Mortgage Team
with Cardinal Financial Company, a TSAHC-approved lender, for
their generous $1,000 contribution. Their donation will support
Housing Connection
, our training initiative for nonprofit housing counselors and affordable housing developers. Thank you Q&A Mortgage Team for your generous support!
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Welcome Newest TSAHC Team Member
Brandon Hester
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We're excited to introduce Brandon Hester, the newest member of TSAHC's Homeownership team. As our Single Family Compliance Specialist, Brandon is responsible for managing our mortgage loan pipeline, working closely with mortgage lenders across the state, and ensuring mortgage loans comply with all guidelines and eligibility criteria.
Brandon
has more than 12 years of diversified financial services experience, having previously worked for several industry leaders including Chase Home Loans, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, and Accenture. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration and is currently pursuing an MBA. We hope you get a chance to welcome Brandon soon!
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November 6 in Katy
- "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" class hosted by Gibraltar Mortgage Services. The free, interactive session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®.
Registration
November 7 in Katy
- "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" class hosted by CENTURY 21 Western Realty. The free, interactive session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®.
Registration
November 8 in San Marcos
- Community Action Network Regional Summit: What Role can Expanding Housing Opportunities Play in Bridging the Economic Divide?
More Information and Registration
November 12
- TSAHC offices closed in observance of Veterans Day
November 13
in Conroe
- "Overcoming the Down Payment Hurdle" class hosted by First Americ
an Title - Conroe. The free, interactive session provides one credit of mandatory continuing education (CE) for REALTORS®.
Registration
November 21 - 23
- TSAHC offices will close at noon on Wednesday, November 21st in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday and reopen on Monday, November 26th.
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Below are October 2018 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.
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Rental Housing is on the Rise
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Over the last six years, the number of rental units constructed across the country has risen steadily to match the increase in renters. In 2017, newly constructed rental units reached a 20-year high. However, that number is expected to fall slightly in 2018.
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The Unexpected Cost of Bad Credit
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Your credit score can affect a lot more than just your ability to qualify for a loan. Even if you’re not in the market for a home, a new car or a credit card, if you have bad credit, you could see some unexpected consequences impacting other aspects of your life.
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Rental Housing Preservation Academy Session 5 Recap
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Attendees participated in "Session 5: Supportive Policy and Property Management" in Austin September 11-12. This is a recap of that session provided by Julie Gunter, Senior Advisor, Community Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Roy Lopez, Assistance Vice President and Community Development Officer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, welcomed participants to the fifth session and applauded the important work being done by academy organizers and participants.
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