The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program makes homeownership affordable for eligible frontline community workers such as law enforcement officers, firefighters, educators, healthcare professionals, childcare employees, and active military or veterans.
This program provides down payment and closing cost assistance to first-time,
income-qualified home buyers so they can purchase a primary residence in the
community in which they work and serve. The Florida Hometown Heroes Loan Program also offers a lower first mortgage rate and additional special benefits.
• Borrowers can receive up to 5% of the first mortgage loan amount (maximum of
$25,000) in down payment and closing cost assistance.
• 99 HERO Occupations listed
• 640 minimum FICO Score
• Eligible frontline workers can receive lower than market rates on an FHA, VA,
USDA, Conv
• Reduced upfront fees, no origination points or discount points and down payment
and closing cost assistance
• Veterans are exempt from the 1st Time Home Buyer requirement
Down payment and closing cost assistance is available in the form of a 0%,
non-amortizing, 30-year deferred second mortgage. This second mortgage becomes
due and payable, in full, upon sale of the property, refinancing of the first mortgage,
transfer of deed or if the homeowner no longer occupies the property as his/her primary
residence. The Florida Hometown Heroes loan is not forgivable.
The First Time Homebuyer Program uses income and purchase price limits to
determine eligibility. Additionally, potential borrowers must:
• Complete a Homebuyer Education Class
• Qualify for a Mortgage Loan and have a qualifying FICO Score.
• Complete FL Hometown Heroes Loan Program Attestation Form
• Provide FL License or Certification and a VOE will be required
Not sure if you qualify? Contact us below
This is not a loan commitment or guarantee of any kind. Loan approval and rate are dependent upon borrower credit, collateral, financial history, and program availability at time of origination. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Corporate Address: 3701 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 200, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273. Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership (NMLS ID 66247, www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org) has the following licenses: Licensed Mortgage Banker - NYS Department of Financial Services #B500951, Additional licensing information can be found at https://cardinalfinancial.com/licensing/
