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First-Time Home Buyer Loans in Pearland, TX

You can do this — and there's more help than you think.

Work directly with Jodie Barber, a mortgage broker with 30 years of experience serving Pearland and all of Brazoria County.

5.0 · 37 reviews·30 years' experience·NMLS #76185

Pearland at a glance

Median home price (Pearland)
$376,961
Conforming limit (Brazoria County)
$832,750
FHA limit (Brazoria County)
$541,287
Property tax (effective)
~1.6% · no state income tax

Fast-growing SE-Houston suburb (~$377K); family/conventional demand, diverse. FHA at Houston-metro floor.

Serving Pearland neighborhoods including Silverlake, Shadow Creek Ranch, Southern Trails, Old Townsite.

Why a first-time buyer program in Pearland?

Anyone buying their first home (and many repeat buyers who qualify for the same programs).

  • Low- and no-down-payment loan options (FHA, VA, USDA, 3%-down conventional)
  • Down payment assistance programs that can cover most or all of your down payment
  • A step-by-step plan from pre-approval to keys
  • Straight answers, no pressure — 'homeownership is a partnership'
Down payment help in Texas

My First Texas Home (MFTH)up to 5% of loan amount. First-time buyer (or veteran / targeted-area exemption); 620 min FICO; income limits vary by county/household (~$97K for 1-2 person, ~$111,550 for 3+ in most counties, higher in Austin/Dallas); homebuyer education required; stackable with MCC

First-Time Home Buyer Loans FAQ

How much down payment do I actually need?
Often far less than people expect — as little as $0 (VA/USDA) or 3–3.5% (conventional/FHA), and down payment assistance can reduce that further.
What credit score do I need to buy a house?
There's a program for a wide range of scores. Let's look at where you are today and build a simple plan to get you approved.
Jodie Barber, mortgage broker
Jodie Barber
Senior Mortgage Planning Specialist · NMLS #76185

“Homeownership is a partnership.” Let's talk about your first-time buyer program in Pearland. No pressure — just straight answers from someone who's done this for 30 years.