Florida Salute Our Soldiers Military Loan Program

Administered by Florida Housing Finance Corporation · floridahousing.org

Below-market rate 30-year fixed mortgage with down payment assistance options for Florida veterans and active-duty service members who are first-time homebuyers. Offered through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation via participating lenders statewide.

Eligibility requirements

✓Must be an active-duty service member, National Guard or Reserve member, or honorably discharged veteran
✓Must meet local income limits and purchase price limits (vary by county)
✓Minimum credit score 640
✓Must use a Florida Housing Finance Corporation participating lender
✓Home must be primary residence.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at floridahousing.org →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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