Community Heroes
Homeownership may be within your reach
Our Community Heroes program aims to counteract the rising cost of housing by making financing accessible and affordable for frontline professionals. We’re honored to help neighbors become homeowners.
With a Banner Bank home loan, you'll get:
Key Features:
- Low down payment
- Finance between 97% and 99% loan-to-value (LTV)
- Eligible for owner-occupied, single-family residences
Requirements:
At least one borrower must be employed full- or part-time as one of the following:
- Educators — employees of public or private educational institutions
- Firefighters or fire department employee
- Law enforcement professionals with a federal, state or local government agency
- Medical workers of all types including but not limited to nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNA), doctors, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), paramedics and administrative staff
- Active or retired military personnel who are eligible for VA benefits
Ready to get started? Call our Home Loan team today at 866-722-5110, apply online, or find a Loan Officer in your area by clicking below.
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I want to buy a home, part 1
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Subject to credit approval and limited to residents of Washington, Oregon, Idaho or California, or current Banner Bank deposit clients. View a list of Banner Bank's Mortgage Loan Originators National Mortgage Licensing System ID numbers.