First Time Home Buyer Programs and Grants for
Active Duty and Veterans
If you are active duty military, a veteran, or family member, and have not owned a home in the past three years, you are eligible to participate in the Soldier Next Door™ First Time Home Buyer Program. Through this program, all active duty military, veterans, and family members may purchase ANY home on the market. Plus, you may be eligible for the Soldier Next Door Grant and additional down payment assistance for military families. Our Soldier Next Door Program Specialist may also discuss your eligibility for certain state specific grant programs, if available, that may provide additional benefits.
Introduction to Soldier Next Door™
Who is eligible?
- Active Duty
- Veterans
- Army
- Navy
- Air Force
- Marine Corps
- Coast Guard
- Space Force
First-Time Buyer Benefits for Military Members and Veterans:
- 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 $8,000.00
- Down Payment Assistance up to $10,681.00
- Home loans for first time home buyers
- Preferred interest rates
- FREE appraisal
(up to $545.00 credit at closing) - FREE home buyer representation
- FREE access to (MLS) home listings
- FREE nationwide access to foreclosures
- Discount title fees for first time home buyers
What Other Program Participants Are Saying:
Craig, Cayle and Craig Luca
Boston, MA
Highly Recommend!
"Thank you so much for your help during our first home buying experience! As a military family that moves around frequently, we have not been able to even think about buying a home, until recently. The prospect of shopping for and buying a home always seemed so intimidating to us but Soldier Next Door quickly put our anxieties to rest. James and Marilyn and the rest of their team were incredibly professional, informative, and easy to work with. They put us in contact with a fantastic real estate agent and walked us through every step. The closing cost assistance greatly alleviated our financial burdens, and their knowledge of the VA process was invaluable. We highly recommend this program and will tell our friends in the military about it."
Jessica Oppenheim
Walnut Creek, CA
Amazing!
"Bryan was Amazing! I had tried many different paths to get my first home, all leading me down frustrating and disappointing dead ends. By everything changed once I began working with Bryan, I made an offer on the very first place I saw once I was connected with him, and it became my dream home!!! This was mostly due to all the tireless, behind the scenes work in that Bryan and the Soldier Next Door Team did for me. I was very anxious throughout the whole process. Luckily, Bryan’s calm energy and voice of reason kept me sane. He was always available to answer my questions. And patiently took time to explain each step in detail. I felt total trust in him and knew that he had my best interest at heart. Boy did it pay off. Now I’m a first time homeowner and I couldn’t be more thrilled. Thank you, Bryan!"
Amber and Nadir Kalaclar
Boston, MA
In Good Hands!
"We contacted James after learning of the Program. From the moment I first spoke to him I felt that we were in good hands. As a first-time home buyer, the process can be overwhelming, and he broke it down for us and made the pieces seem bearable. He was quick to answer all of our calls and emails in simple to understand language, so I never felt that I didn’t understand what was happening. The process went more smoothly than I ever expected, and I attribute that to James and his team. I would highly recommend working with James and Next Door Programs."
Soldier Next Door® and Next Door Programs® is the oldest and largest National Home Buying Program in the United States, connecting over 50,000 applicants a year with grants, down payment assistance and other benefits.
Financing for Soldier Next Door® and Next Door Programs® 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.