Texas Builder Associations
So you’ve decided to have a new home built from scratch in Texas. You’re going to need the right team of professionals to help make that happen. That’s where Builder Associations can help. These organizations offer potential buyers like yourself a number of resources, including directories for local contractors and other industry professionals you can work with. We've compiled a list of Associations in Texas to help pair you up with a builder near you!
The Home Builders Association of Greater Austin is a non-profit trade organization that represents the residential construction and remodeling industry in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Travis, and Williamson counties. The association works with the government, public, business and community organizations to help facilitate the American Dream of homeownership.
El Paso Association of BuildersThe El Paso Association of Builders (EPAB) is a volunteer-driven trade organization that represents the home building industry. The association advocates for the professionals in the industry; EPAB monitors and actively participates in local, statewide, and national legislation and regulations to ensure that they don't negatively impact builders and their ability to provide safe and affordable housing.
Greater Houston Builders AssociationThe Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) is a trade organization that represents all aspects of the residential building industry in the greater Houston area. GHBA's members are engaged in the development, homebuilding, and remodeling industry in Harris, Montgomery, Fort Bend, Brazoria, Waller, Liberty, Wharton, Galveston, Matagorda, Austin, and Colorado counties. The association serves its members and the community by providing education and promoting professionalism and quality housing.
Greater San Antonio Builders AssociationThe Greater San Antonio Builders Association is a non-profit trade association that advocates for builders, developers, remodelers, and related industry professionals in order to facilitate the American Dream of homeownership. The association offers its members the opportunity to display their products and services, giving community members a resource when they have housing needs.
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- Send your first and last name, e-mail address, and contact telephone number.
- Tell us the city and state of the proposed property.
- Tell us your and/or the Co-borrower’s credit profile: Excellent – (680+), Good - (640-679), Fair – (620-639) or Poor- (Below 620). 620 is the minimum qualifying credit score for this product.
- Are you or your spouse (Co-borrower) eligible veterans? If either of you are eligible veterans, down payments as low as $0 may be available up to the maximum amount your debt-to-income ratio per VA will allow – there are no maximum loan amounts as per VA guidelines. Most lenders will go up to $750,000 and review higher loan amounts on a case by case basis. If not, the FHA down payment is 3.5% up to the maximum FHA lending limit for your county.
