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Hero Home Loan Program

It's our turn to give back to our local heroes.


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We believe the everyday heroes of our community deserve the best home financing options. At Academy Bank, we understand the value of establishing roots in the community. Our bankers, loan officers, and team members have deep roots within the communities we serve. With that in mind, our Academy Bank Hero Home Loan Program helps first responders and educators to enjoy the benefits of homeownership.

Qualifying loan programs: VA | FHA | Conventional | Jumbo | USDA
 

Questions? Don't stress! We’ll help you through the entire process.

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Hero Loan Program Features

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Borrowers only pay third party closing costs1

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$0 Lender Origination Fees2

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Dedicated loan advisor to help you every step of the way

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Fast approvals, easy process, and expert advice









































What you need to know about the Hero Home Loan Program 


Who Qualifies?
  • Veterans: Current and past military service members and their spouses. A donation is made to Folds of Honor with each VA loan closing
  • Law Enforcement: Includes police officers and departmental staff as well as local, state and federal law enforcement
  • Firefighters / EMTs: EMTs, paramedics, employees of an EMS department, firefighters and all fire department staff
  • Educators: K-12 teachers and school staff
  • Nurses: Registered Nurses


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Subject to credit approval.
1 Third party fees include appraisal fee, title fees, insurance, etc.  Check with one of our loan advisors for a complete list of third party fees that apply per loan product. VA funding fee may apply. VA loan qualification guidelines apply. VA loans are offered exclusively to qualifying military service members.
2 The lender origination fee is waived for borrowers who qualify for this program.