We’re proud to have partnered with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh to provide qualified first-time homebuyers with a grant worth up to $15,000** when you contribute $1,500 or more towards your home’s down payment and closing costs through the First Front Door Program.

UKRFCU will ADD $1,001 to lower your settlement cost!

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First Front Door

First Front Door Keys to Equity (Keys)

Receive up to $15,000 in grant assistance.

Applications open April 22, 2025***.

Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union offers a first-time homebuyer grant program funded by FHLBank Pittsburgh. By contributing a minimum of $1,500 toward the down payment and closing costs, eligible homebuyers may qualify for a maximum grant of $15,000. To see if you qualify, begin your mortgage application and schedule a no-obligation appointment with our mortgage team.

 

First Front Door funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Receive up to $20,000 in grant assistance.

Applications open March 18, 2025.

To enhance homeownership access for minority and first-generation first-time homebuyers, Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union offers a first-time homebuyer grant program funded by FHLBank Pittsburgh. By contributing a minimum of $1,000 towards down payments and closing costs, eligible homebuyers enrolled in the Keys program may qualify for a grant of up to $20,000. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers and empower individuals to achieve their dream of owning a home.

First Front Door funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions?

Who qualifies for First Front Door funding?
  • You haven’t owned a primary residence in the past three years.
  • If you’re buying with others, at least one buyer must meet the above criterion.
  • If you have an investment property, you can still be considered if it’s not your primary residence and you haven’t owned another primary residence in the past three years.
  • Secure your first mortgage through UKRFCU.
  • Meet specific income criteria.
  • Maintain the home for five years to keep the full grant; selling earlier may require partial repayment.
Who qualifies for Keys funding?
  • Be a first-time homebuyer.
  • You haven’t owned a primary residence in the past three years.
  • If you’re buying with others, at least one buyer must meet the above criterion.
  • If you have an investment property, you can still be considered if it’s not your primary residence and you haven’t owned another primary residence in the past three years.
  • Must identify as a minority and/or a first-generation first-time homebuyer.
  • Secure your mortgage through UKRFCU.
  • Meet specific income criteria.
  • Maintain the home for five years to keep the full grant; selling early may require partial repayment.


Disclosures

*All offers are subject to change without prior notice. First Front Door grants are provided by FHLBank Pittsburgh through a network of lenders.

**All loans are subject to credit qualification, credit worthiness and other factors. All rates, promotions and offers are subject to change without notice.

***The First Front Door program begins on April 22, 2025, however members are encouraged to apply for a free pre-approval