Business & Community Lenders of Texas (BCL of Texas) administers the Dallas Homebuyer Assistance Program (DHAP) in partnership with approved lenders. Lenders play a critical role in qualifying borrowers and ensuring a smooth transaction from contract to closing. Download the Lender Application Package below to become an approved DHAP lender. Please view our Current List of DHAP Approved Lenders
BCL of Texas recognizes lenders approved through the City of Dallas DHAP program. Existing City-approved lenders will be retained into the program, however all are subject to BCL onboarding training and updated Certificate of Insurance requirements.
TRAINING REQUIREMENT
All participating lenders must view the DHAP program training recording (June 2026) with BCL of Texas. This ensures alignment with:
- Program requirements
- File submission standards
- Timeline expectations
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VIEW RECORDED DHAP LENDER SESSION
LENDER REQUIREMENTS
To participate in DHAP, lenders must:
- Be an approved mortgage lender
- Provide borrower pre-approval for first lien financing
- Submit complete and accurate loan packages
- Coordinate with BCL and title company throughout the process
- Meet program timelines and documentation requirements
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Lenders will be required to submit:
- Loan application (1003)
- AUS findings / underwriting summary
- Loan Estimate / Closing Disclosure
- Appraisal
- Title commitment
- Any additional documents requested by BCL
LENDER APPLICATION PACKAGE
Required Documents for DHAP Lender Approval and Loan Submission
📄 DHAP Lender Partner Application - Download Application
📄 DHAP Lender Partner Approval Process - Download Guidelines DHAP Partner Approval Process
📄 DHAP Lender Required Document Checklist - Download Checklist DHAP Lender Document Checklist
Questions? Contact us at dhap@bcloftexas.org
- Pre-approve borrower
- Confirm borrower is under contract
- Coordinate with BCL for eligibility review
- Submit full lender package
- Work with BCL through closing
- BCL of Texas is the administrator and servicer of the DHAP assistance loan
- All second-lien documents are prepared by BCL
- Files will not move forward without complete documentation
Contact
Suite 500 Austin, TX 78701 P: 512.912.9884 F: 346.301.5752 NMLS #1114924
Suite 1220 Dallas, TX 75208 P: 214.688.7456 F: 346.301.5752 NMLS #1114924
Suite 2 San Marcos, TX 78666 P: 512.383.0027 NMLS #1114924