Financial Assistance Offered to Military First-Time Home Buyers

The Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is offering a new grant referred to as the Dream Makers program. It offers financial assistance to first-time home buyers who are veterans or active-duty military members. Qualified individuals including active -duty personnel, veterans, retired members of the military, and employees of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, may be eligible for a grant of up to $5,000 to use as down payment and closing costs when buying their first home. The grants can be applied to a mortgage from any financial institution.

To view eligibility requirements, visit www.pentagonfoundation.org/dreammakers