Steady as a River
Strong as a Bear!

AUSTIN MORTGAGE BROKER · NMLS #2535144

An Austin mortgage plan
built around real life.

River Bear Financial is based at 2201 N Lamar in Austin. We help Central Texas buyers compare mortgage choices with a clear view of cash to close, property taxes, insurance, HOA costs and the payment they actually want.

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Why start before making an Austin-area offer?

An early review can expose documentation issues, establish a realistic cash-to-close range and help you distinguish a comfortable payment from the maximum amount a lender may approve.

Put the Austin payment together

  • Principal and interest
  • Travis County or other local property taxes
  • Homeowners and applicable flood insurance
  • Mortgage insurance when required
  • HOA or condominium assessments

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Match the property to the loan

A downtown condominium, suburban single-family home and rural property can present different review questions. Share the address, property type, occupancy plan and offer timeline as early as possible.

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City of Austin buyer resources

Austin Housing publishes education and down-payment-assistance information for eligible first-time buyers purchasing within the city’s Full Purpose jurisdiction. Approved education, income, property and participating-lender requirements apply.

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Austin mortgage questions

Is River Bear listed as an Austin DPA participating lender?

This page does not make that claim. The City maintains its current participating-lender list. River Bear can separately verify whether an eligible lender path is available for your scenario.

Does an Austin mailing address prove a home is inside city limits?

No. Program eligibility can depend on jurisdiction. Use the City’s official map and program guidance rather than relying on the mailing address alone.

Can I visit River Bear locally?

River Bear’s published business address is 2201 N Lamar, Austin, Texas 78705. Contact the team before visiting so the appropriate person and time can be confirmed.

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