ORLANDO, FL (April 23, 2024) – Recognizing that home ownership is a challenge for many Central Floridians, FAIRWINDS Credit Union has introduced a new Community Heroes Mortgage Program, designed to assist everyday heroes achieve their home ownership goals more affordably.
According to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, in the last five years the median home price has increased by $152,000 (68%).
Benefits of the Community Heroes Mortgage Program include:
• Lower monthly payments with discounted Private Mortgage Insurance premiums.
• Down payment as low as 3%.
• For active military and veterans, a down payment can be as low as 0%.
Community heroes eligible for this program include first responders, medical professionals, military personnel, government employees, and educators.
Said FAIRWINDS Chief Credit Officer Bryan Meizinger, “The Community Heroes Mortgage Program demonstrates our commitment to helping our most dedicated members of the community afford homeownership without going into unmanageable debt.”
Additionally, the program is designed to help members save long-term. “Rather than a one-time promotional incentive, members can save with more affordable payments for the duration of the mortgage,” added Meizinger. “This can help set them up for success to pay off their mortgage sooner, which really is the ultimate goal.”
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About FAIRWINDS
For 75 years, FAIRWINDS Credit Union has helped members achieve financial freedom by saving more, eliminating debt, building wealth, and living generously. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, FAIRWINDS serves more than 225,000 members with innovative and secure personal and commercial financial services, including deposits and loans, wealth management, retirement planning, treasury services, merchant services, and more. With a member satisfaction score twice the banking industry average, FAIRWINDS members experience confidence and peace of mind. FAIRWINDS is consistently named a top employer of choice, including American Banker, Credit Union Times, and Florida Trend. Recognized among Central Florida’s most philanthropic companies by Orlando Business Journal, FAIRWINDS builds financial literacy in the region through its FAIRWINDS Foundation. For more information, visit www.fairwinds.org.
According to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association, in the last five years the median home price has increased by $152,000 (68%).
Benefits of the Community Heroes Mortgage Program include:
• Lower monthly payments with discounted Private Mortgage Insurance premiums.
• Down payment as low as 3%.
• For active military and veterans, a down payment can be as low as 0%.
Community heroes eligible for this program include first responders, medical professionals, military personnel, government employees, and educators.
Said FAIRWINDS Chief Credit Officer Bryan Meizinger, “The Community Heroes Mortgage Program demonstrates our commitment to helping our most dedicated members of the community afford homeownership without going into unmanageable debt.”
Additionally, the program is designed to help members save long-term. “Rather than a one-time promotional incentive, members can save with more affordable payments for the duration of the mortgage,” added Meizinger. “This can help set them up for success to pay off their mortgage sooner, which really is the ultimate goal.”
Visit fairwinds.org/community-
About FAIRWINDS
For 75 years, FAIRWINDS Credit Union has helped members achieve financial freedom by saving more, eliminating debt, building wealth, and living generously. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, FAIRWINDS serves more than 225,000 members with innovative and secure personal and commercial financial services, including deposits and loans, wealth management, retirement planning, treasury services, merchant services, and more. With a member satisfaction score twice the banking industry average, FAIRWINDS members experience confidence and peace of mind. FAIRWINDS is consistently named a top employer of choice, including American Banker, Credit Union Times, and Florida Trend. Recognized among Central Florida’s most philanthropic companies by Orlando Business Journal, FAIRWINDS builds financial literacy in the region through its FAIRWINDS Foundation. For more information, visit www.fairwinds.org.
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Elisha Gonzalez Vice President Community Relations & Government Affairs & Executive Director, FAIRWINDS Foundation
- April 23, 2024
- (800) 443-6887
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