United Housing Cherry Mortgage
United Housing Cherry Mortgage is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Memphis, Tennessee, administered by United Housing Inc.
The program asks for
- The home is occupied as a primary residence
- On credit: Minimum credit score 600
- A completed homebuyer education course, through Homebuyer education required; UHI can provide or connect to HUD-approved course
- Residency: Owner-occupied primary residence in service area
- A home in Shelby County
It doesn’t cover
- Manufactured homes
- New construction
- Homes outside Shelby 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
Shelby County’s homesShelby County’s homes, and the ones this program accepts
- 66.3% single-familysingle-family
- 4.3% townhousetownhouse
- 6.9% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 21.2% 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.
$249,100
Shelby County median home value
54.5%
built before 1980
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year. More about buying in Shelby County
How to apply
How to applyThree steps, in this order
Take a homebuyer education course
Required by the program, through Homebuyer education required; UHI can provide or connect to HUD-approved course.
Contact United Housing Inc. to reserve funds
Funds are reserved through Apply directly with United Housing Inc., 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 United Housing Cherry Mortgage?
United Housing Cherry Mortgage is a first mortgage for homebuyers in Memphis, Tennessee, administered by United Housing Inc. United Housing Inc.'s Cherry Mortgage is a proprietary 30-year fixed rate first mortgage product for low-to-moderate income homebuyers in the Memphis area. Maximum loan amount is $150,000 with a 1% minimum down payment. Requires credit score of 600+, max DTI of 42%, and 24 months employment history. Deferred student loans (12+ months deferment) excluded from DTI. Homebuyer education required. Separate from and in addition to the Rise Up DPA program. 30-year fixed rate. Low 1% down payment. Student loan DTI exclusion. Accessible credit requirements. Funding comes from United Housing Inc. / CDFI capital.
How much assistance does it provide?
United Housing Cherry Mortgage offers up to $150,000 in assistance. The program asks homebuyers to contribute 1% minimum down payment. The program can be combined with other assistance, subject to the rules of each. Amounts are the program's published maximums, not an offer — United Housing Inc. determines any individual award.
Do you have to pay it back?
United Housing Cherry Mortgage is a first mortgage and is repaid under the terms set by United Housing Inc.. 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?
United Housing Cherry Mortgage is open to homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. On credit, the program states: Minimum credit score 600. A homebuyer education course is required, through Homebuyer education required; UHI can provide or connect to HUD-approved course. Residency requirement: Owner-occupied primary residence in service area.
What are the income limits?
United Housing Cherry Mortgage sets its income limit as follows: No published income limits; owner-occupied primary residence required. 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?
United Housing Cherry Mortgage caps the purchase price as follows: Maximum loan amount $150,000; for properties requiring DPA above $150,000, UHI refers to Patriot Bank and First Citizens Bank. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, and Townhouse. New construction is not eligible. Manufactured homes are not eligible.
Where does it apply?
United Housing Cherry Mortgage serves homebuyers purchasing in Memphis, Tennessee. The program targets specific areas: Memphis metro area, Shelby County TN.
How do you apply?
Applications for United Housing Cherry Mortgage go through United Housing Inc., which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through Apply directly with United Housing Inc. 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 Shelby County homebuyersOther programs open to Shelby County homebuyers
- Hope Credit Union Affordable Home Program (TN)Up to $425,000
- Rise Up Program (Memphis & West Tennessee)Up to $25,000
- Shelby County Down Payment Assistance ProgramUp to $6,000
Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.
All 80 programs for Shelby CountyProgram terms are set by United Housing Inc. and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.