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Thank You Firefighters

April 30, 2021May 2, 2021 / in Firefighters / by Maggie Sutton

History of International Firefighters Day

On December 2, 1998, there was a wildfire near Linton in Victoria, Australia. Of the several firefighters that responded to the call, a rig with five firefighters were engulfed as the winds changed. Firefighters Garry Vredeveldt, Chris Evans, Stuart Davidson, Jason Thomas, and Matthew Armstrong all died as a result.

JJ Edmondson, a volunteer Lieutenant and firefighter in Victoria, Australia, made it her New Years Resolution to create a day internationally to celebrate and thank all firefighters around the world. After discussing with firefighters around the world, it was determined that May 4th would become International Firefighters Day (IFFD). May 4th is also St. Florean Day, who was the patron saint of firefighters.

Physician Mortgage Refinance | Save on Closing Costs

April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 / in Finance and Credit / by Maggie Sutton

When you bought your home, you took out a mortgage loan for the cost of your house. If it was your first home, maybe your credit score was lower, and you had a higher interest rate. If it was a few years ago, you almost surely had a higher interest rate, as current rates are at or near historic lows. Maybe you’ve put a lot of work into renovating your house, and it will appraise for more money. All of these are good reasons to refinance your mortgage as a physician. You’ve heard it can save you money, but what does refinancing your mortgage even mean? Read More “Physician Mortgage Refinance | Save on Closing Costs”

Physician Mortgage Loans | Save on Closing Costs

April 20, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

Maybe you’re just starting your residency and have decided it makes more sense to buy a home than to rent. Maybe you’ve just completed all your training and are ready to start your new career in a new city, including a new home. Or maybe you’ve out grown your home, or need to downsize. Whatever your reason for buying a home, finding the right home mortgage for you can be confusing. Homes for Heroes breaks down the details and pros and cons to the most common mortgage loans for physicians.
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Home Loans for Medical Professionals

April 16, 2021June 10, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

Buying a home almost always requires obtaining a home mortgage loan to pay for it. There are several mortgage programs available to Registered Nurses. But, knowing which is best for you can take some research. We outline the most common home mortgage programs for registered nurses, and how Homes for Heroes can help you save even more money when buying a home.
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There is Help for Nurses Buying a House | Hero Rewards Savings

April 14, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

Buying a house is an exciting, emotional, and downright expensive process. Coming up with earnest money, closing costs, inspections, and the down payment can be daunting. What if we told you there is help for nurses buying a house, including a rewards check just for being a nurse? Read More “There is Help for Nurses Buying a House | Hero Rewards Savings”

Down Payment Assistance For Nurses

April 14, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

It can be challenging saving money for a down payment on a home when you want to move, like, yesterday. While the suggested amount to save for a down payment is 20% of the purchase price, that isn’t necessarily the rule. There are also different types of loans and down payment assistance programs for nurses that allow for lower, or no, down payment.
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Home Buying Program for Nurses

April 13, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

At Homes for Heroes, we want to see every nurse and hero buy or sell their home. For some, it can be hard to come up with the down payment or favorable loan terms to make homeownership a reality. We break down some of the more common home buying programs for nurses to show that owning a home is more realistic than you think! Read More “Home Buying Program for Nurses”

Registered Nurse Mortgage Programs

April 2, 2021June 10, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

Nurse Discounts | Best List of Deals for Nurses

April 1, 2021 / in Helpful Tips / by Maggie Sutton

Nurses do so much for their hospitals, clinics, and patients. We think they should be rewarded for staying in such a demanding, sometimes emotionally draining industry. Check out this list with some of the best nationwide, online and in-store deals and discounts out there for Nurses.

Nurse First Time Home Buyer Program | Save Significant Money

April 1, 2021May 5, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

Purchasing a home is a major, expensive decision, and you should know what you’re up against before you begin. One of the biggest challenges of buying your first home is knowing where to start. Being a busy nurse also doesn’t give you lot of free time to research what you need to know. Luckily, Homes for Heroes breaks down our first time home buyer program and process for nurses like you. Let’s go through what you’ll need to know and do to buy your first home. Read More “Nurse First Time Home Buyer Program | Save Significant Money”