HomeStart Program
Build your home on a solid foundation.
We strive to provide mortgage products that lower the barriers to homeownership for low and moderate income wage earners.¹ Our Affordable Home Loans are designed to provide members of the communities we serve, a pathway to finance the home of their dreams.
HomeStart Program
Build your home on a solid foundation.
We strive to provide mortgage products that lower the barriers to homeownership for low and moderate income wage earners.¹ Our Affordable Home Loans are designed to provide members of the communities we serve, a pathway to finance the home of their dreams.
NDBT's HomeStart Program
Our HomeStart Program was created with the goal of serving our low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities in Dallas and Collin County. We strive to aid LMI families reach sustainable homeownership through proper guidance and support, including after closing on your home.
Brenda Explains HomeStart
Program Benefits2
Low rate of 6.0% (6.031% APR)
Minimum 3% down
No PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance)
Escrow account required
Take advantage of $2,500 closing cost credit
Must meet household income limits set by HUD
No credit score minimum required
Down payment assistance options
ITIN Eligible3
Want $2,500 Closing Cost Credit?
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Brenda Explains Assistance Options
Brenda Peralta
Mortgage Lender
NMLS: 2029954
(Bilingual – Spanish)
992.716.7379
brenda.peralta@ndbt.com
Not eligible due to income limits or looking outside Dallas/Collin Counties? Contact Brenda to explore additional affordable home loan options.
1This is not a commitment to lend or extend credit. Conditions and restrictions may apply. For primary residence only. Purchase price minimum of $40,000. NDBT provides mortgage loans to residents of Dallas and Collin Counties in Texas. Must complete NDBT Homebuyer Workshop to qualify for $2,500 closing cost credit. All home lending products are subject to credit and collateral approval. No credit score minimum required; however, negative credit experience may be a basis for denial. Loan sizes, interest rates, and loan terms vary based on the applicant’s credit profile. Eligibility requirements apply. See a local loan originator for more information.
Rates as of 4/14/2025 are subject to change without notice. The annual percentage rate (APR) is the cost of credit over the term of the loan expressed as an annual rate. The APR includes the interest rate plus other charges or fees (such as tax service, flood hazard determination, and closing-related services) and assume that closing costs are paid out of pocket by the borrower. The estimated total closing costs do not constitute and are not a substitute for a Loan Estimate, which includes an estimate of closing costs you will receive once you apply for a loan.
2Program Benefits is for U.S. Citizens/U.S. Permanent Residents. The 6.031% APR is based on a loan amount of $300,000 with a down payment of 3%. The following APR example is for a typical transaction and is only an example.
For a 30-year loan in the amount of $291,000 with a down payment of 3%, the monthly payment is $1,744.69. The monthly payment is shown as principal and interest only and does not include taxes, insurance or other applicable escrows. Your actual rate, payment, and costs could be higher. Program rates, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time.
3Program Benefits for ITIN Borrowers: Low rate of 9.25% (9.288% APR). Minimum 10% down. No PMI. Escrow account required. $2,500 closing cost credit available (must complete NDBT Homebuyer Workshop to qualify). Must meet household income limits set by HUD. No credit score minimum required (negative credit experience may be a basis for denial). Down payment assistance options available. The 9.288% APR is based on a loan amount of $300,000 with a down payment of 10%. The following APR example is for a typical transaction and is only an example.
For a 30-year loan in the amount of $291,000 with a down payment of 10%, the monthly payment is $2,393.99. The monthly payment is shown as principal and interest only and does not include taxes, insurance or other applicable escrows. Your actual rate, payment, and costs could be higher. Program rates, terms and conditions are subject to change at any time.
