TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.)
TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered by TCHFH Lending, Inc. (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity).
The program asks for
- First-time homebuyer — with exceptions: Must not have owned property in the past three years.
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Preferred 620; 580-620 or no-credit acceptable with alternative documentation.
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program.
- Residency: Currently live in the 7-county Twin Cities metro.
- Embeds optional down payment assistance within a CDFI first-mortgage product. Max $1,000 outstanding collections (medical excluded); 2 yrs since bankruptcy with 24 mo re-established credit; 3 yrs since foreclosure/short sale; no outstanding liens/judgments. Rate (5.25%) subject to change. NMLS #1482482. Max DTI: total debt <=13% beyond housing; housing <=30% of gross.
- A home in Ramsey County
It doesn’t cover
- Homes outside Ramsey County
These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.
Where it applies
Ramsey County’s homesRamsey County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 51.7% single-familysingle-family
- 7.3% townhousetownhouse
- 7% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 32.8% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 1.2% mobile & othermobile home & other
A tick marks a kind of home the program’s record lists. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
$326,600
Ramsey County median home value
69.1%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Ramsey County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program..
Contact TCHFH Lending, Inc. (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity) to reserve funds
Funds are reserved with the provider and are subject to availability.
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 TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.)?
TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Saint Paul, Minnesota, administered by TCHFH Lending, Inc. (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity). TruePath Mortgage is a nonprofit CDFI affordable first-mortgage product from TCHFH Lending, Inc. (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity) for low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers across the 7-county Twin Cities metro. It features a 30-year fixed rate, no mortgage insurance, a housing payment capped at 30% of gross income, and a maximum mortgage of 96.5% of value, with down payment and affordability assistance available to fill the gap depending on income qualification and fund availability. Usable on Habitat-built or open-market homes. Affordable 30-year fixed first mortgage. No mortgage insurance. DPA/affordability assistance fills up to the 3.5% gap. Housing payment capped at 30% of gross income. Alternative credit accepted. Funding comes from TCHFH Lending, Inc. (nonprofit CDFI mortgage subsidiary).
Do you have to pay it back?
TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by TCHFH Lending, Inc. (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity). 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?
TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time" has exceptions here: Must not have owned property in the past three years. On credit, the program states: Preferred 620; 580-620 or no-credit acceptable with alternative documentation. A homebuyer education course is required, through Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program. Residency requirement: Currently live in the 7-county Twin Cities metro. Embeds optional down payment assistance within a CDFI first-mortgage product. Max $1,000 outstanding collections (medical excluded); 2 yrs since bankruptcy with 24 mo re-established credit; 3 yrs since foreclosure/short sale; no outstanding liens/judgments. Rate (5.25%) subject to change. NMLS #1482482. Max DTI: total debt <=13% beyond housing; housing <=30% of gross.
What are the income limits?
TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) sets its income limit as follows: Must meet TCHFH income eligibility guidelines (7-county metro). 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?
TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) can be used for Single Family.
Where does it apply?
TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) serves homebuyers purchasing in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
How do you apply?
Applications for TruePath Mortgage (TCHFH Lending, Inc.) go through TCHFH Lending, Inc. (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity), which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. 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.
Also for Ramsey County homebuyersOther programs open to Ramsey County homebuyers
- FirstHome Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $15,000
- Rondo Community Land Trust Homebuyer Initiated Program (HIP)Grant
- Welcome Home (Sakan) Down Payment AssistanceUp to $50,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 71 programs for Ramsey CountyProgram terms are set by TCHFH Lending, Inc. (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity) and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.