The THDA New Start Loan Program provides below-market-rate conventional mortgages for the purchase of newly constructed single-family homes (including manufactured homes on permanent foundations) built by THDA-approved nonprofit Program Partners. It is not available through conventional lenders - only Habitat for Humanity affiliates and qualifying Tennessee nonprofits with at least a 2-year track record may participate. The Program Partner originates, funds, and delivers the loan to THDA, which then purchases and services it. Two rate tiers exist based on borrower income: Tier I (0% fixed rate) and Tier II (3% fixed rate). Maximum loan amount is $200,000 in all counties; maximum LTV is 75%. Homebuyer education includes 6 hours pre-purchase plus 4 hours post-purchase. The loan is assumable and carries no prepayment penalty. Origination fee limited to 1%.
Short reads on how it works, in plain language. Free, no sign-up needed to read.
Free course from Hey Prescott
A short, free course on THDA New Start Loan Program: what it is, who it is for, what the program sets and what your lender sets, where it applies and how to apply. Based on program data from July 2026. About ten minutes.
5 modules · About 10 minutes
Program details are sourced from public agency data and may change. Confirm eligibility with a Hey Prescott loan officer before applying.