Overview
Homeownership is the American dream. But for those who protect and serve our country, that dream can be difficult to make a reality. At SONYMA, we believe in helping our veterans and active service members achieve that dream through low-interest mortgage products designed to make homeownership easier than ever before.
Program Benefits
Homes for Veterans Benefits
- Exclusively for active service members, veterans, and their spouses or co-borrowers
- US Military veterans with an other than dishonorable discharge do not need to be first time homebuyers
- Also applies to active or honorably discharged members of the National Guard and reservists
- Interest rates .375% lower than standard SONYMA interest rates for loans with down payment assistance.
- Down Payment Assistance Loans are available with this program for up to $3,000 or 3% of the purchase price (not to exceed $15,000), whichever is higher.
- Minimum borrower cash contribution is only 1%; the remaining 2% can come from a gift or other acceptable source
- No points
Requirements
- You must be either a U.S. military veteran or active duty serviceperson and be able to provide the following documentation with your application:
- DD214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or NGB Form 22 – Report of Separation and Record of Service
- Leave and Earning Statement (required for all active duty U.S. military personnel)
- Military ID Card (required for ALL active duty U.S. military personnel)
- Military Veteran's Eligibility Affidavit (SONYMA Form 243) is required only if an eligible veteran or their spouse or co-borrower is not a first-time homebuyer
To apply for a SONYMA loan, you must work with one of our participating lenders. Have a look at SONYMA's participating lender list to find the one that’s right for you.