How to Qualify for Florida's $35K Hometown Heroes Down Payment Assistance | Edge Home Finance

Discover how to navigate Florida real estate financing, qualify for up to $35,000 in down payment assistance through the Hometown Heroes program, and find the right loan option for your financial situation. Dana Pangelinan interviews Cassie White of Edge Home Finance to detail how first-time home buyers, military veterans, self-employed individuals, and local community workers can purchase a home in Southwest Florida. 00:00 - Introduction to Living Local with Dana Pangelinan 00:43 - Cassie White’s background from teaching to mortgage originating 02:25 - How Edge Home Finance works as a mortgage broker (100+ lenders, DSCR, bank statement loans) 04:02 - How home buyers can strengthen their financial profile (and what mistakes to avoid!) 05:53 - When to get pre-approved for a home loan & down payment strategies 07:03 - Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program: Who qualifies, income limits, and 5% down payment assistance (up to $35,000) 09:18 - First steps to apply for Hometown Heroes paired with FHA, VA, or Conventional loans 09:55 - Living in SWFL & how to connect with Cassie and Dana Contact Information: Cassie White (Edge Home Finance): Website: theterrymortgageteam.com Phone: (931) 239-0614 Dana Pangelinan (Innovate Realty): Phone: (303) 881-8511 #SWFLRealEstate #FloridaHometownHeroes #EdgeHomeFinance #MortgageTips