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Ohio Heroes | My Ohio Home The Ohio Housing Finance Agency's (OHFA) Ohio Heroes rewards Ohio residents who serve the public with a discounted mortgage interest rate. You may qualify for an OHFA homebuyer program if you meet the criteria listed below: You meet income and purchase price limits . You meet debt to income ratios for your loan type.
You meet the credit score requirements.
Conventional, USDA and VA Loans: 640 or higher You work in one of the following careers: Veterans, active duty military members or members of reserve components (including surviving spouses) Police officers, firefighters, volunteer firefighters, EMTs and paramedics Physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses (RN and LPN) and STNAs Teachers (pre-K through grade 12), administrators and counselors You can choose to include down payment assistance in your Ohio Heroes loan.
* Please view a complete list of eligibility criteria . Qualified buyers are required to complete free homebuyer education . OHFA's streamlined education program allows you to complete a course offered by any U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-approved counseling agency in Ohio.
Please note, OHFA homebuyer education is not completed until after homebuyer has submitted their loan application with their loan officer. Homebuyer Education is not required for borrowers who are only registered for our MTC Basic program. OHFA homeowners now have access to new tools and resources that will help you manage, maintain, and build equity in your home.
Click on the links below to access the following homeowner resources: Ohio Home Repair Resource Lookup Use the search tool to find local programs that help you with paying for home repair, maintenance, and energy costs. Bloom614 is a nonprofit owned homeownership resource hub that connects you with unbiased advice, professional allies, and digital homebuying tools you can trust as you start your homeownership journey.
Homebuying tools include mortgage readiness quiz, payment calculator, down payment assistance search engine, and journey map to help you visualize your path to homeownership. You'll also have the opportunity to test new features and participate in a research study with The Ohio State University when you complete the homebuyer education. OHFA works with lenders, credit unions and mortgage companies across the state.
Find an OHFA-approved lender in your area, along with tips to help you with the application process, or call us toll-free at 888. 362. 6432.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Ohio public servants, including veterans, active duty military members, members of reserve components, and surviving spouses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Ohio Heroes is funded by Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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