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Hometown Advantage Mortgage Program

The advantage is yours.

Rooted in your community. Built for your future.

The Hometown Advantage Mortgage Program is here to help you with your home purchase.

What is the Hometown Advantage Mortgage Program and who qualifies? Any individual(s) qualifies whose household income is at or below 80% of area median income (AMI) or is purchasing a property in an LMI tract (low-to-moderate income tract) and does not have any real estate in their name at the time of closing.

Down Payment Requirement: 
  - No down payment required!

Rate:
  - Fixed rate with no down payment and no PMI required!

Eligible Mortgages:
  - Purchase transactions of a 1 or 2 unit primary residence

  - Owner-occupied primary residences
  - First lien mortgages

Minimum Borrower Contribution:
  - $1,000 minimum contribution is required from borrower personal funds (gift funds are an eligible source of down payment and closing costs)

Program Details & Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility, occupancy and credit score requirements apply, Contact your local lender for additional information.

Contact a Local Lender

Interested in learning more about our Hometown Advantage Mortgage Program? Contact your local lender today!

    Brooks LeFever

    AVP | Home Loan Originator

    NMLS# 2816022

    260.824.6630 x35211 blefever@fm.bank

    Brittany Stewart

    AVP | Home Loan Originator

    NMLS ID #435394

    419.445.3501 x23211 bstewart@fm.bank

    Sean King

    AVP | Home Loan Originator

    NMLS ID #2026175

    937.653.1700 x36220 sking@fm.bank

    Brady Douville

    AVP | Home Loan Originator

    NMLS ID #2332236

    419.931.8892 x16225 bdouville@fm.bank

    All loans are subject to credit approval. Max 43% debt to income ratio.  Minimum Credit Score of 650. Loan term cannot exceed 30 years. Borrower(s) must occupy the property. Borrower(s) cannot own a home at time of loan closing. Non-occupying borrowers are permitted provided at least one borrower occupies the mortgaged premises as a primary residence. Homeownership counseling required. Household income must be at or below 80% of the FFIEC Area Median Income as identified by the location of the subject property or the subject property must be located in a low- or moderate-income tract. Escrow for property taxes and insurance required and flood insurance if applicable. Additional requirements/exclusions may apply. Up to 100% Loan to Value. Up to 105% cumulative Loan to Value when community seconds or down payment assistance are applied.