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FHLBank First Front Door Grants

The First Front Door Program can make your dreams of owning a home a reality! FFD helps qualified first-time homebuyers with closing costs and down payment. For every $1 you contribute, the program will provide $3 in assistance, up to $15,000. SSB Bank is a proud lender, supporting the First Front Door program and individuals who seek (and are qualified for) the available funding.

Do I Qualify? 

First Front Door is offered by members of FHLBank Pittsburgh, including SSB Bank. There are specific qualifications including:

  • Be a first-time homebuyer
  • Have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median income at the time of enrollment. 
  • Retain the home for five years from the loan closing date
  • Not be a student working less than 30 hours per week
  • Contribute personal funds as part of the down payment and closing costs



Why Work With SSB?

When you get your mortgage through SSB Bank, we'll make you feel at home. As members of the Pittsburgh community ourselves, we are happy to help you become our neighbors! Working with SSB to get your mortgage gives you many advantages:

  • Low origination fees
  • Competitive interest rates
  • Personal, hands-on guidance throughout the process
  • Quick, local decision-making
  • Direct, in-person service, whether you call or come into one of our branches

Get More Information

We understand how overwhelming it can be to buy your first home, that's why we do our best to provide you with resources that make the process as simple as possible. Get in touch with us to learn more about the First Front Door program and find out if you qualify.

 
 
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John Tavares

Mortgage Loan Originator
(412) 837-6955