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Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCC) is sponsored by Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). A Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) is a special tax credit that reduces a homebuyer's federal income tax liability every year, helping them qualify for a loan by reducing their debt-to-income ratio.
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An MCC reduces your federal income taxes every year by allowing you to get 15% of what you spent on mortgage interest back as a tax credit. **Because the tax credit refunds a portion of your mortgage interest, it also effectively reduces your mortgage interest rate. ** To qualify, you must meet certain income requirements and the home must meet certain sales price restrictions.
Home buyers that qualify for TSAHC’s Homes for Texas Heroes program will receive their MCC for **FREE. ** Take the Eligibility Quiz **Please note:**TSAHC's stand-alone MCC program has been discontinued indefinitely. MCC's may still be obtained in combination with TSAHC's DPA program, as funds are available.
**Questions? **Contact us directly at homeownership@tsahc. org ## Calculate your MCC Tax Savings Use the calculator below to estimate the cumulative tax savings you will receive with an MCC.
Loan Amount is required and must only contain numbers. Enter Your Interest Rate Number must be a percentage (larger than 0 or less than equal to 100) There are some errors in your form. ## Watch an MCC Program Overview See how the MCC program lowers your federal income tax bill every year that you live in your home.
* Non-Profits & Governments ### Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation TSAHC was created in 1994 as a self-sustaining nonprofit housing organization. At TSAHC we believe that every Texan deserves the opportunity to live in safe, decent and affordable housing.
Our programs target the housing needs of low-income families and other underserved populations in Texas who do not have acceptable housing options through conventional financial channels. All TSAHC programs are offered statewide, with special attention given to rural areas and other select target areas.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Exclusively for first-time homebuyers (generally, those who have not owned a home in the past three years). Must meet certain income requirements and the home must meet certain sales price restrictions. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Reduces federal income tax liability Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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