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MaineHousing SaluteME and Salute Home Again

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0.50% rate discount with optional $5,000 assistance Check official rules 2026-04-23
Agency MaineHousing
Support type 0.50% rate discount with optional $5,000 assistance
Amount highlight Current MaineHousing materials describe SaluteME and Salute Home Again as a 30-year fixed first mortgage with a 0.50% discount off MaineHousing's regular First Home Loan rate for eligible military borrowers. Borrowers may also add the $5,000 Advantage option for down payment and closing costs.
Last verified 2026-04-23

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First-time-buyer and education rules vary by borrower path

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SaluteME is the military discount mortgage path. Salute Home Again is the repeat-buyer exception for eligible veterans, and Advantage remains optional rather than automatic.

Source note: The main page clearly waives the first-time-buyer rule for veterans using Salute Home Again, but education language appears only in the optional Advantage section rather than as a universal program rule. Public copy should therefore treat education as Advantage-specific unless a lender confirms a broader requirement.

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Amount

Current MaineHousing materials describe SaluteME and Salute Home Again as a 30-year fixed first mortgage with a 0.50% discount off MaineHousing's regular First Home Loan rate for eligible military borrowers. Borrowers may also add the $5,000 Advantage option for down payment and closing costs.

Type

0.50% rate discount with optional $5,000 assistance

Repayment

Borrowers repay the MaineHousing first mortgage under standard fixed-rate terms. If the borrower also uses Advantage, current MaineHousing materials treat that as the standard $5,000 closing-cost option rather than a separate standalone public program.

First-time buyer

Varies

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Who qualifies?

Active-duty military members, Veterans and retired military personnel, Veterans using the repeat-buyer Salute Home Again exception, Borrowers using a MaineHousing approved lender and meeting current MaineHousing income and purchase-price limits

What support do you get?

Current MaineHousing materials describe SaluteME and Salute Home Again as a 30-year fixed first mortgage with a 0.50% discount off MaineHousing's regular First Home Loan rate for eligible military borrowers. Borrowers may also add the $5,000 Advantage option for down payment and closing costs.

Do you repay it?

Borrowers repay the MaineHousing first mortgage under standard fixed-rate terms. If the borrower also uses Advantage, current MaineHousing materials treat that as the standard $5,000 closing-cost option rather than a separate standalone public program.

How do you apply?

Apply through a MaineHousing approved lender, confirm military eligibility and current limits, choose SaluteME or the repeat-buyer Salute Home Again path if applicable, and add the Advantage option if needed before closing.

Official source evidence

Current MaineHousing materials show SaluteME and Salute Home Again remain live statewide as a military-focused 30-year fixed mortgage path with a 0.50% rate discount, little or no down payment, and an optional $5,000 Advantage closing-cost layer through approved lenders.

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2026-04-23

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MaineHousing SaluteME and Salute Home Again

Amount: Current MaineHousing materials describe SaluteME and Salute Home Again as a 30-year fixed first mortgage with a 0.50% discount off MaineHousing's regular First Home Loan rate for eligible military borrowers. Borrowers may also add the $5,000 Advantage option for down payment and closing costs.

Repayment: Borrowers repay the MaineHousing first mortgage under standard fixed-rate terms. If the borrower also uses Advantage, current MaineHousing materials treat that as the standard $5,000 closing-cost option rather than a separate standalone public program.

First-time buyer: Varies

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  • MaineHousing SaluteME and Salute Home Again requires a participating lender.
  • MaineHousing SaluteME and Salute Home Again must be paired with a specific first mortgage.

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  • Is your team approved to originate MaineHousing SaluteME and Salute Home Again for this household and loan setup?
  • Which first-mortgage product must be paired with MaineHousing SaluteME and Salute Home Again, and what breaks eligibility?

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  • Review the official Program page for MaineHousing SaluteME and Salute Home Again
  • Ask whether your lender is approved for this exact program and loan structure.
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