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Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program

Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Shreveport, Louisiana, administered by Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana.

Last verified Source: Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana

The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Must be unable to obtain a conventional home loan or mortgage
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • On credit: No minimum credit score specified; credit counseling required
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana
  • Residency: Must reside in Shreveport-Bossier City area
  • Must be unable to obtain conventional financing. 350 sweat equity hours. 10 hours/month ongoing volunteer engagement. Production 2-4 homes/year; contact for availability.
  • A home in Caddo Parish

It doesn’t cover

  • Manufactured homes
  • Households above 80% of area median income
  • Homes outside Caddo Parish

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Income limit

80% of Caddo Parish’s area median income

HUD sets the area median income each year. The limit changes with household size, so a family of five has a higher limit than a single homebuyer.

$79,200
Area median income, 4-person household (HUD, 2026)

Where it applies

Caddo Parish’s homes

  • 67.4% single-family
  • 2.6% townhouse
  • 7.6% 2–4 units
  • 13.6% 5+ units
  • 8.7% mobile & other

A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.

$175,700

Caddo Parish median home value

59.3%

built before 1980

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Caddo Parish

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana.

  2. Contact Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through Application and interview; partner family selection committee, and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program?

Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Shreveport, Louisiana, administered by Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana. The Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana is a faith-driven nonprofit that builds 2-4 new affordable homes per year in the Shreveport-Bossier City area for low-income individuals unable to obtain conventional financing. Selected families receive a 20-year, no-interest mortgage. Applicants complete 350 hours of sweat equity, attend credit counseling and home management classes, and volunteer 10 hours/month once approved. 20-year no-interest mortgage. No profit on home sale. Faith-driven community partnership. Credit counseling and education provided. Funding comes from FHLB Dallas grants; private donations; Bonvenu Bank and other community partners.

Do you have to pay it back?

Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana. Repayment is triggered by Standard mortgage repayment over 20 years; not forgivable. The assistance is recorded in First position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Must be unable to obtain a conventional home loan or mortgage. On credit, the program states: No minimum credit score specified; credit counseling required. A homebuyer education course is required, through Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana. Residency requirement: Must reside in Shreveport-Bossier City area. Must be unable to obtain conventional financing. 350 sweat equity hours. 10 hours/month ongoing volunteer engagement. Production 2-4 homes/year; contact for availability.

What are the income limits?

Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program limits household income to 80% of the area median income, which varies by county and household size. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program caps the purchase price as follows: Homes built by Fuller Center NWLA; price set to be affordable. Eligible property types include Single Family. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.

Where does it apply?

Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program serves homebuyers purchasing in Shreveport, Louisiana.

How do you apply?

Applications for Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Homeownership Program go through Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Application and interview; partner family selection committee. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Program terms are set by Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.