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Hero Loan

Heroic service deserves heroic advantages

It's our turn to give back to our local heroes by providing a mortgage process that delivers a great experience, outstanding service, and competitive rates. 

Qualified Heroes

  • 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


We believe the front-line heroes of our community deserve the best home financing option available. At Armed Forces Bank, we understand the value of establishing roots in the community. With that in mind, our Armed Forces Bank Hero Loan program helps first responders and educators enjoy the benefits of home ownership.

Qualifying loan programs include VA | FHA | Conventional | Jumbo | USDA.


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Hero Mortgage Program Features

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Subject to credit approval.
1 The lender origination fee is waived for borrowers who qualify for this program.
2 Third party fees include appraisal fee, title fees, insurance, etc. VA funding fee may apply. VA loan qualification guidelines apply. VA loans are offered exclusively to qualifying military service members.