New Jersey program

New Jersey Police and Firemen?s Retirement System Mortgage Program

New Jersey ยท New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

State-backed first mortgage Check official rules 2026-04-13

Quick answer

What this program appears to offer

Go to New Jersey program hub

Amount

Current rate is based on the 10-year Treasury bill plus 1%, and the maximum mortgage amount is determined by Fannie Mae.

Type

State-backed first mortgage

State-backed first mortgage

Repayment

Standard first-mortgage repayment applies. The borrower must occupy the residence as a principal residence within 120 days of closing and remain there for the life of the loan.

First-time buyer

Not required

Trust layer

Program structure and lender rules

These fields stay free because they describe the official program rules, not a paid decision layer.

Participating lender

Required

Paired first mortgage

Required

Forgiveness term

Not forgivable or not captured

Repayment triggers

non owner occupancy

Who qualifies

Law enforcement officers, Firefighters

What support you get

Current rate is based on the 10-year Treasury bill plus 1%, and the maximum mortgage amount is determined by Fannie Mae.

Do you repay it?

Standard first-mortgage repayment applies. The borrower must occupy the residence as a principal residence within 120 days of closing and remain there for the life of the loan.

How to apply

Apply through a participating lender.

Direct official links

Official source evidence

NJHMFA says this program is available for purchase transactions only through private participating lenders. The fact sheet says eligible borrowers are currently employed police officers or firefighters who are members of the Police and Firemen?s Retirement System with at least one year of creditable service.

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Official documents

Last verified

2026-04-13

Updated 3.01.23