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Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) 5 Star Texas Advantage

Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation (SETH) 5 Star Texas Advantage is a grant or forgivable second lien from Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation. Available statewide in Texas. Income limit: program income limits.

Amount varies by program
Listed as open as of May 26, 2026

Available statewide in Texas.

Income limitprogram income limits
Minimum credit score620
Homebuyer educationRequired
Occupationsany
ForgivableYes
Amount notesUp to 5% of final loan amount (occasionally up to 6%)
Notes40+ year regional HFC; helped 30,000+ homebuyers with $160M in DPA
Phone281-484-4663
Source Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation·official program page·Listed
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Provider: Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation · program details at the provider’s site.

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