Dream Maker Grant Announced, UP To $5,000 in Assistance for 1st Time Military Buyers

Pentagon Federal Credit Union has announced a grant program for Active Duty, Reserve, Guard and Veterans.  The program, known as Dream Makers, offers applicants up to $5,000 in assistance for 1st Time Military buyers.

There are restrictions of course, such as income amd mandatory attendance of a home buying class.  The program is intended to help famillies of modest means, with a Maximum Income of $55,000  OR 80% of the areas median family income.

Bexar County, Texas
FY 2010 Income Limit Area Median Income FY 2010 Income Limit Category 1 Person 2 Person 3 Person 4 Person 5 Person 6 Person 7 Person 8 Person
Bexar County $57,800 Very Low (50%) Income Limits $20,250 $23,150 $26,050 $28,900 $31,250 $33,550 $35,850 $38,150
Extremely Low (30%) Income Limits $12,150 $13,900 $15,650 $17,350 $18,750 $20,150 $21,550 $22,950
Low (80%) Income Limits $32,400 $37,000 $41,650 $46,250 $49,950 $53,650 $57,350 $61,050

If the family remains in the home for 5 years, the grant does not have to be repaid, or if you have to sale the home early due to PCS orders.  Otherwise, repayment on a sliding scale according to how long you stayed in the home is required.  You could also rent thome out upon transfer, and not have to repay the grant as well.

For full program guidelines and restrictions, please visit Pentagon Federal Credit Union Website.