Hometown Heroes Loan Program

Our Hometown Heroes mortgage loan program offers special home financing benefits for teachers, nurses, and first responders*

Hometown Heroes Loan Program

For those who make our communities stronger

We believe those who serve, protect, and educate deserve to be celebrated for making our communities a better place to live and prosper. Our Hometown Heroes mortgage loan program is built especially for teachers, nurses, and first responders.* It features a special interest rate discount and down payment assistance. With availability in all 50 states and options for first-time homebuyers, as well as FHA and VA eligible borrowers, the Hometown Heroes loan program helps those who make a difference find a place to call home.

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Lower Upfront Fees

Get a $500 credit at closing

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Savings for Our Heroes

Lock in a 0.125% interest rate discount*

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Flexible Financing Options

Available in all 50 states for purchases and refinances, and is eligible for Conventional, VA, and FHA loans.

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Get Pre-Certified

Unlike standard pre-approval letters, our Pre-Certified Homebuyer Letter shows sellers your financing has been thoroughly reviewed, reducing delays and last-minute issues.

Let’s get started

We're proud to help our heroes make homeownership a reality. Contact us today and we'll help you get started and answer any questions you might have.

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How much house can I afford?

Use the lower interest rate available through our Hometown Heroes Loan to calculate how much home you can afford or how much you might pay each month.

Crunch the numbers

Frequently asked questions

Eligible borrowers must be currently employed as a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, nurse, teacher or law enforcement officer at the time of application and closing.

The Hometown Heroes Loan Program is available in all 50 states!

The Hometown Heroes Loan Program allows you to lock in a 0.125% interest rate discount*. To find our current rates, visit our rates page.

Yes. All applicants listed on the loan application must have a minimum 620 credit score to qualify.

No, there is no class required to qualify for this program.

*Eligible borrowers must be currently employed as a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, nurse, teacher or law enforcement officer at the time of application and closing. Applies to purchases, refinances, and cash-out refinances of owner occupied primary residences. Subject to credit approval. Rates, terms, and conditions subject to change.

We are proud to be a financial institution that supports families, businesses and the community—helping people build a better financial future.

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