Experience More Than Just a Home Loan with CalTAP & TAPUSA Purpose-Built for Teachers and Public Employees

Comprehensive Benefits Set Us Apart:

If you’re ready for a mortgage experience that delivers value at every step, the CalTAP Home Loan Program—powered by Secure Choice Lending is specifically designed for California teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, military personnel, and public employees.


Exceptional Financial Reward Benefits:

  1. Save $1,895 instantly: We never charge underwriting or processing fees with CalTAP and TAPUSA.
  2. Free rate float-down: If interest rates drop after you lock, you benefit automatically.
  3. Up to $10,000 CASH-BACK: Buy with a CalTAP Real Estate Partner and receive real money at closing.
  4. Match or Beat Rate Guarantee: We'll match or beat any competitor's offer, giving you maximum confidence.


Flexible High-Value Homebuyer Features:

  1. Lender-paid mortgage insurance: No PMI options with as little as 3% down
  2. Broad eligibility: Qualifies for conforming and high-balance FHA, Conventional, or VA loans up to $1,209,750. Jumbo loan available to $4,000,000.
  3. Seller & lender-paid 2-1 buydown: Reduce your first-year rate by up to 2%.
  4. Close fast: Our Keys in 21 Days Commitment helps you move quickly.
  5. New 80-10-10 Combo Loan: Boost your purchasing or refinancing power with this innovative structure.

Nationwide Access with TAPUSA:

  1. Not just California — public employees in approved states across the country can benefit from our TAPUSA home loan program. Click Here to view approved states.

Refinance and Home Equity Loan Solutions:

  1. Cash-out available to 80% LTV: (100% for VA loans) through CalTAP & TAPUSA.
  2. Eliminate mortgage insurance, restructure your loan, or pay off second mortgages and lines of credit
  3. CalTAP PLUS HELOC: Home equity lines up to 89.9% CLTV—easy access to funds as you need them.
  4. CalTAP PLUS HELOAN: Tap home equity with a fixed-rate loan, up to 85% CLTV.


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CalTAP California Teacher & Public Employee Home Loan Program

First Time Homebuyers up to $840,000 Purchase Price
First Time Home Buyersup to $840,000 of Purchase Price

FHA High-Balance First Time & Move Up Buyers up to $1,240,000 Purchase Price
FHA High-Balance First Time & Move Up Buyers up to $1,240,000 Purchase Price

Active Military & Retired Veteran's VA 100% Financing
Active Military & Retired Veteran's VA 100% Financing


CalTAP Reward Benefits – discover the incredible home loan benefits and program options offered to CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement fund members as well as any employee of a California public agency. TAPUSA is available outside of California.

CalTAP Q&A – get answers to frequently asked questions about our California Teacher And Public Employee Home Loan Program for CalSTRS, CalPERS, LRS and JRS retirement fund members.

CalTAP Plus Testimonials – find out what CalSTRS & CalPERS retirement fund members have to say about CalTAP Plus and the CalTAP Home Loan Program.

CalTAP and TAPUSA are our way of saying Thank You for all you do to serve your local community.


*Click here to view our sevice mark and disclaimers for Keys in 21 Days, Free Rate Float Down & MATCH (or) BEAT Guarantee.