FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAMS LOUISIANA

FHA First Time Home Buyer Programs have been helping Louisiana residents since 1934 

 

FIRST TIME HOME BUYER PROGRAMS LOUISIANA

A knowledgeable & licensed Louisiana 'First Time Home Buyer Program' Specialist can offer you a better loan including:

  • Low down payments (if any)

  • 24 Hour Pre-Approval

  • Low closing costs

  • Easier credit qualifying

  • Access to many of the unique

    State Specific Federal Government Backed Programs that may be available to Louisiana First Time Buyers.

Louisiana First Time Home Buyer Loan

If you’re buying your first home, then this is the perfect place to start. And don't fear: We have the first time home buyer specialist that answer all the questions you want to ask, — and, those you haven't thought of yet.  home easier and less expensive than any other types of real estate mortgage home loan programs.

Buy a home in Louisiana with help from a Family Member

When buying a home, almost every lender will want to know where your down payment came from. If someone in your family is helping you with that down payment, it is called a Gift of Equity, a special FHA loan program.

Louisiana USDA Home Loan

If you live in a small town, rural area or farmlands situated in a location approved by USDA Rural Development, you may be able to purchase a home with up to 100% financing. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) were designed to encourage rural development, meaning city homes are excluded. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sets lending guidelines for the program, which is why it can feel confident in your home financing decisions with step-by-step guidance from an experienced USDA Mortgage Banker.

 

Buying a 'Fixer Upper' in Louisiana & Adding Additional Funds for Home Improvements

An FHA 203K Purchase and Rehab Loan can work in this situation. The 203K has many advantages. Put simply it is a mortgage insured by FHA that allows a home buyer to add rehab funds into a mortgage.

VA Veterans Home Loans in Louisiana

The VA Home Loan is a Federal Program designed for United States Armed Forces, Military Retiree, Veterans, National Guard and Reservists, as well as Spouses.

Louisiana Construction Home Loan

At last, a single loan that lets borrowers finance the construction of their home. You can even 'bundle the purchase of the land' land with your construction loan under what is called the 'One Time Close' loan. Guidelines for this program, can be found by clicking here: 'FHA Construction Loan Programs'  or here: 'VA Construction Loan Programs'

Buying a 2 Family or 3 Family Investment Property in Louisiana

You can buy from a duplex residence all the way up to a 4 unit home with a Government Backed FHA Loan , as long as the property is owner occupied. .

Louisiana FHA Home Loan

How it works:

 

√    Determine the type of FHA Government Loan that best fits your needs.

 

√       Complete an easy 2 minute application form.

 

√    We will forward your application to one and only one  FHA Approved Lender who can best help you based upon:

 

  • The type of loan you requested

  • Your down-payment (if purchase loan)

  • The location (State) your property is located

  • Your credit history

  • The best rate available for your loan

 

√    An FHA Loan Specialist will respond within 1 business day. They will explain what type of loan you are approved for, and the options available to you. 

 

√    Immediately that same day, the FHA Lender will overnight your pre-approval letter to you.

 

√    Review with no obligations your FHA Loan Pre-approval and locked rate. 

 

Note- It is very important that you keep this letter. It is your official pre-approval on bank letterhead with your 'locked rate', and if purchasing a house, it is equally important that you present this letter to the real estate agent to confirm your pre-qualification status.              

Louisiana FHA Lending Limits 2017

County Name Single Duplex 3 Unit 4 Unit
ACADIA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   LAFAYETTE, LA
ALLEN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
ASCENSION $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
ASSUMPTION $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NON-METRO
AVOYELLES $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
BEAUREGARD $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   DERIDDER, LA
BIENVILLE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
BOSSIER $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA
CADDO $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA
CALCASIEU $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   LAKE CHARLES, LA
CALDWELL $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NON-METRO
CAMERON $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   LAKE CHARLES, LA
CATAHOULA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
CLAIBORNE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
CONCORDIA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NATCHEZ, MS-LA
DE SOTO $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA
EAST BATON ROUG $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
EAST CARROLL $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
EAST FELICIANA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
EVANGELINE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
FRANKLIN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
GRANT $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   ALEXANDRIA, LA
IBERIA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   LAFAYETTE, LA
IBERVILLE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
JACKSON $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
JEFFERSON $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
JEFFERSON DAVIS $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NON-METRO
LAFAYETTE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   LAFAYETTE, LA
LAFOURCHE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA
LASALLE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
LINCOLN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   RUSTON, LA
LIVINGSTON $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
MADISON $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
MOREHOUSE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BASTROP, LA
NATCHITOCHES $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NATCHITOCHES, LA
ORLEANS $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
OUACHITA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   MONROE, LA
PLAQUEMINES $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
POINTE COUPEE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
RAPIDES $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   ALEXANDRIA, LA
RED RIVER $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
RICHLAND $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NON-METRO
SABINE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
ST. BERNARD $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
ST. CHARLES $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
ST. HELENA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
ST. JAMES $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
ST. JOHN THE BA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
ST. LANDRY $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   OPELOUSAS, LA
ST. MARTIN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   LAFAYETTE, LA
ST. MARY $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   MORGAN CITY, LA
ST. TAMMANY $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   NEW ORLEANS-METAIRIE, LA
TANGIPAHOA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   HAMMOND, LA
TENSAS $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
TERREBONNE $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   HOUMA-THIBODAUX, LA
UNION $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   MONROE, LA
VERMILION $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   LAFAYETTE, LA
VERNON $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   FORT POLK SOUTH, LA
WASHINGTON $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BOGALUSA, LA
WEBSTER $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER CITY, LA
WEST BATON ROUG $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
WEST CARROLL $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
WEST FELICIANA $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150
   BATON ROUGE, LA
WINN $275,665 $352,950 $426,625 $530,150