The Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) announced the launch of its new “Loans for Heroes” program, an important affordable housing product that will provide qualified U.S. veterans with mortgage financing through participating lenders.
Any qualified U.S. military veteran who obtains financing will receive a reduction of one-half percentage point below the current mortgage rate through this new DSHA program. For example, a veteran purchasing a $200,000 home at the current mortgage rate of 3.0% could save up to $658.56/year through DSHA’s new affordable housing program for U.S. military veterans.
The rate reduction will be made available to eligible veterans through a special DSHA set-aside of $5 million. All first mortgage loan products available through DSHA are eligible for this rate reduction (e.g., VA, USDA, FHA, or conventional).
A qualified veteran who has been discharged from the military for any reason other than dishonorable may be eligible. Qualified U.S. military veterans will need to document their discharge status with a Department of Defense (DD) Form 214.
“We want to help our soldiers return to their civilian lives when they return from war,” said Governor Jack Markell. “Affordable homeownership offers veterans the chance to secure a good investment for their future. This program from the Delaware State Housing Authority, along with our current efforts to encourage employers to hire returning veterans, helps those who have served transition their lives from the battlefield to the home front.”
Major General Frank Vavala of the National Guard commented, “This is a unique initiative and our veterans will benefit greatly from it. Service members and their families make so many sacrifices. This is one way we can thank and support them.”
“This is an important program for the DSHA as it provides qualified veterans with access to mortgage financing at historically low mortgage rates and our special program rate reduction,” said Anas Ben Addi, Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority. “This program is an extension of our existing financing programs and we decided to provide this rate reduction to veterans to thank them for their years of honorable service to our country. Whether they choose the first mortgage financing or also need downpayment and closing cost assistance, they can still take advantage of this reduced rate.”
