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Louisiana Home Loan Programs for Veterans


The Louisiana Housing Corporation started in 2011 after a merger between the Louisiana Housing Finance Authority and other housing programs; today the LHC is responsible for federal and state funds to help borrowers find affordable, energy-efficient housing for low and moderate income families.

Louisiana Veteran Friendly Home Loan ProgramsLouisiana Housing Corporation Market Rate GNMA Program

This program offers qualified veterans 30-year, fixed-rate FHA, VA or USDA Rural Development mortgages. This home loan program requires the borrower to purchase a primary residence (no investment properties, RVs, motorhomes, houseboats, Air b-n-bs, etc) within the state of Louisiana.

These loans, offered as 30-year fixed-rate mortgages, are for both first-time home buyers and repeat borrowers alike, though the occupancy requirement will be an important factor. The following rules apply for these loans for both veterans and civilians:

  • Available for purchase of single family housing (1 unit principal residence)
  • Household income limit up to 115% of area median income
  • Minimum credit scores required
  • No origination fees
  • Up to 4% available for down payment assistance, closing costs

Like many such programs, this loan is available from a network of participating lenders. Not all lenders have the same terms and conditions so it is important to shop around for the right financial institutions. When you have found a lender and a home to purchase with your loan, the lender will help you with the down payment and closing cost assistance funds. Be sure to tell the lender up front that you want to take advantage of this program.


Louisiana Housing Corporation Mortgage Bond Revenue Home Program

Bond programs are often provided for need-based loans for borrowers meeting income caps and purchase price limits. This LHC bond program is for those who meet the median income limits and need assistance with down payments and closing costs. Requirements for this bond program including being a first-time home buyer and:

  • Property must be purchased within the state of Louisiana
  • Purchase price limits apply
  • FICO score requirements apply
  • Below market-rate interest for those who qualify
  • Down payment assistance and closing cost help is dependent on the loan amount

These loans are issued by participating lenders; lender standards may apply. Veterans are not specifically targeted with this program but those who meet income and purchase requirements are welcome to apply.

The LHC Mortgage Revenue Bond Assisted Program

This is another LHC program offering assistance for prospective homebuyers (veterans or not) who need help with down payment and closing expenses.

This bond program has interest rates that are typical for home loan products and are described as being “usually” market-level. Those applying for this bond program must use a participating lender and meet the following requirements:

  • Must be a first-time homebuyer
  • First-time buyer requirements may be waived if the property is in a targeted area
  • The property must be within the state
  • Income requirements apply
  • Purchase price limits apply
  • If the property is in a Targeted Area, annual income limits may go up to 140% of the median income
  • Minimum FICO score requirements apply

Down payment and closing costs assistance are offered as a “soft-second” equal to 4% of the mortgage amount.



About The AuthorJoe Wallace is a 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a former reporter for Air Force Television News


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