
The dream of home ownership can be made possible!
Make first time home buying a reality! Erie FCU has partnered once again with First Front Door (FFD) - a homebuyers grant program. Through First Front Door, the dream of home ownership can be made possible. The program can assist first time homebuyers with their down payment and closing costs with a grant for those who qualify. Questions? Discuss with one of our mortgage specialists today.
First Front Door Program will be accepting applications beginning April 22, 2025.
To be eligible to apply for a First Front Door grant, the following parameters must be met.
- First Time homebuyer
- Household Income at or below 80% of area median income
- 4 hours of homeownership counseling
- Min borrower contribution: $1500.00
- NEW REQUIREMENT: Homebuyer must have valid pre-approval or a pre-qualification, or other FHLBank-approved documentation, for a mortgage through the member institution at the time of the reservation approval.

The Keys to Equity Fund
Additionally, in an effort to expand homeownership opportunities for minority and first-generation first-time home buyers, the Keys to Equity Fund was established. Through this program you may be eligible to receive a grant to assist with a down payment or closing costs. For questions and to see if you qualify, contact an Erie FCU mortgage consultant at(814) 825-2436 or set up a FREE, no obligation mortgage consultation by clicking button below.
Keys to Equity fund will be accepting applications beginning March 18, 2025.
To be eligible to apply for a Keys to Equity Fund, the following parameters must be met.
- First Time homebuyer
- Household Income at or below 120% of area median income
- 4 hours of homeownership counseling
- Min borrower contribution: $1000.00
- NEW REQUIREMENT: Homebuyer must have valid pre-approval or a pre-qualification, or other FHLBank-approved documentation, for a mortgage through the member institution at the time of the reservation approval.