Edna Cantu and her husband Bernardo spent years dreaming about owning a home. They wanted to own something that felt like theirs—a place they could hang photos and plant flowers without having to ask permission from a landlord.

They reached out to REALTOR Claudia Alvarado who helped them find the perfect four-bedroom home for their family. The home is spacious enough that each of their kids has their own room. It also has an open floor plan and large windows that provide natural light.

Claudia also connected them with Gracie Perez, one of TSAHC’s top mortgage loan officers. Gracie helped them apply for TSAHC’s Home Sweet Texas Home Loan Program to help with their down payment and closing costs. In addition to being thankful for the down payment assistance, they were surprised at how quick the process was.

“Using TSAHC’s down payment assistance was a super easy process. We submitted all our documents through an app, and we had no idea our closing would happen so quickly. Everyone was very kind and helpful throughout the process, and we’re so excited to be settled in our new home.”