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SETH 5 Star Texas

SETH 5 Star Texas is a deferred 2nd 0% 30-yr from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corp. Available statewide in Texas. Up to $20,000 toward a home purchase. For first-time buyers. Income limit: 90% AMI regional.

Up to $20,000
Listed as open as of May 2026

Available statewide in Texas.

First-time buyerRequired
Income limit90% AMI regional
Minimum credit score620
Maximum DTI50%
Homebuyer educationRequired (HFA-approved (Framework, eHome, NeighborWorks, etc.))
OccupationsSouth/Southeast TX, teachers, healthcare, LEOs
Property typesSFR, condo
OccupancyOwner-occupied primary
Eligible loan productsFHA/Conv/USDA
Sales price cap$350K
Repayment0% deferred 30-yr
StackingStandalone regional
Source Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corp·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corp · program details at the provider’s site.

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