First Time Home Buyer Programs and Grants for
for Firefighters, EMT's and Support Staff
If you're a firefighter, EMT, or support staff and haven't owned a home in the past three years, you qualify for the Firefighter Next Door® First-Time Home Buyer Program. This program allows you to purchase any home on the market. You may also be eligible for the exclusive Firefighter Next Door Grant, along with additional grants and down payment assistance tailored for firefighters, EMTs, and support staff. Our Firefighter Next Door Program Specialists can guide you through potential state-specific grant programs, where available, offering even more benefits.
Introduction to Firefighter Next Door®
Who is eligible?
- Firefighters
- Probationary firefighters
- EMT's
- Paramedics
- Driver Engineers
- Fire Investigators
- Fire Dispatchers
- Field Chiefs
- Lieutenants
- Captains
- Fire and EMT office staff
- Fire and EMT maintenance staff
- First Responders
First-Time Buyer Benefits for Firefighters and EMT's: *
- NO application fees / NO up-front fees
- Easy application process and up-front pre-approval
- NO 4-hour home buyer class
- Simple Docs Program™
- Low down payments options for first time home buyers
- Purchase ANY home on the market
- GRANTS up to $9,000.00
- Down Payment Assistance up to $24,000.00
- Home loans for first time home buyers
- Dedicated Buyers Agent
- Preferred interest rates
- FREE appraisal
(up to $545.00 credit at closing) - FREE access to home listings
- FREE nationwide access to foreclosures
- Discount title fees for first time home buyers
What Other Program Participants Are Saying:
Brandon Roddy
Kannapolis, NC
Amazing!
"Bryan was amazing! He helped me every step of the way throughout the process. I'm so glad that I'm able to purchase my 1st home."
Eraso Family
Aurora, CO
Forever Grateful!
"Alisa gave me a warm welcome to my home buying journey from the very beginning. I was totally new to how things work when it comes to home buying, but Alisa always made me feel like everything was possible. I remember her words after our first couple of phone interviews: 'Let's get you into your new home, my friend.' And that is exactly what we became, friends! Alisa took extra good care of me, acknowledging that I deserved the chance of having a place of my own and making sure I was treated fairly throughout the application process. I am a homeowner now, and I am thrilled about it! Thank you, Alisa, for helping me conquer this dream! Forever Grateful!"
Struckel Family
Boston, MA
Exceeded our Expectations!
The Firefighter Next Door Program greatly helped us achieve our goal of purchasing our first home together. James walked us through each step of the process, answered our (many) questions, and set us up for success with an awesome Realtor. From start to finish, the Firefighter Next Door Program exceeded our expectations. We love our new home!"
No Credit Check Required
Financing for the Firefighter Next Door Program® is provided by our preferred direct lenders and select U.S. National Banks.
No Credit Check Required. Your personal financial information is not collected on this Pre-Application and your credit will not be checked. Once we receive your information, a Program Specialist will contact you to discuss the program and go over the options available, including any grants and down payment assistance you may be eligible for.