We offer niche home buying programs for certain occupations! If you are a first responder or a school employee, you may be eligible. This program offers down payment assistance and/or assistance for your closing costs as a grant that can be used towards your down payment and/or your closing costs. The income limits for this program are flexible, and the credit score for this program typically begins at 640.

This program offers down payment assistance and/or assistance for your closing costs as a grant that can be used towards your down payment and/or your closing costs..

School employees refers to teachers, school administration, and school staff (both public and private).

First responders refers to Medical and healthcare workers, law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and fire support staff.

Get assistance going towards your down payment and/or your closing costs with a grant.

If you are currently employed as one of the select niche occupations you can qualify for this homebuying program for teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, healthcare workers, and other first responders!

If you do not have enough money prepared for a down payment, you can get up to 5% of the first mortgage loan amount back as a grant!

Loan rates under Niche Occupation Program are very attractive.


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