Shared Equity

What is Shared Equity?

Shared Equity is a program that partners with investors to cover most of a home purchase price. Homebuyers are only required to provide 1% of the purchase price while 25% is covered by The Housing Fund and 74% comes from a loan through one of our participating first-mortgage lending partners.

Once a homeowner is ready to move on, they can sell to another qualified low- to moderate-income buyer. In order to keep the property affordable, The Housing Fund gets back its 25% contribution at 0% interest at closing. Additionally, any appreciation in value is split equally between the seller and The Housing Fund. The Housing Fund then reinvests this money back into the home by helping the next buyer with a 25% contribution to their purchase, helping more homebuyers participate in Shared Equity with different properties. The next buyer must meet THF income guidelines. 

How to Participate

Who is eligible?

First-time, income-eligible homebuyers are able to participate in our Shared Equity program. The Housing Fund considers you a first-time homebuyer if you haven’t had an ownership interest in a home in the last 3 years.

These first-time homebuyers must also have an Annual Household Income that is below 120% of AMI (Area Median Income)

Below are the Income Limits for Davidson County. Please click here for all other county income limits.

Other Requirements

In order to be considered for the Shared Equity program, individuals must:

• Attend a THDA approved First-time Homebuyer Education Class. (Click Here for a list of certified counselors) 
  
• Secure a 30-year fixed rate mortgage with one of our Lending Partners
• Contribute a minimum 1% of sales price
• Occupy the home as a primary residence
• Remit a $600 processing fee.

In order to apply, please fill out the application here.

If you have any further questions, please reach out to Nicole Mathews ([email protected])