Category: Hometown Hero Credit
Some say, “Thank you for your service.”
We believe gratitude should be more than words—it should be action.
That belief helped inspire Hometown Hero Credit™, the flagship homeownership program of Operation T.A.G.™ (Tangible Act of Gratitude), created to turn appreciation for America’s military families into meaningful, tangible support.
Through Hometown Hero Credit™, eligible veterans, active-duty service members and Gold Star surviving spouses may receive a 2% credit of up to $21,000 toward eligible homeownership costs.
No repayment. No second mortgage. No increase to the interest rate as a result of receiving the credit.
This section of the blog shares Hometown Hero Credit news, program information, success stories, homeownership education and resources designed to help military families better understand the opportunities that may be available to them.
Because America’s military families deserve more than appreciation.
They deserve gratitude in action.
Operation T.A.G.™ is a nonprofit organization, not a lender. Mortgage rates, terms, eligibility, loan applications and lending services are provided by appropriately licensed lending partners. Program requirements and restrictions apply.
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For a military family planning around PCS orders, a changing housing allowance, or a new chapter after service, the path to a home of your own can feel uncertain. A manufactured home may offer another path: one that can cost less per square foot than a comparable site-built home and may help make homeownership feel…
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You may have paid a VA funding fee when you bought or refinanced your home, and later learned you qualified for a service-connected disability benefit that could make you eligible for a refund. If that sounds familiar, it may be worth checking. This isn’t a pitch. If you’re owed money, you should get it back:…
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How this ranking works: No agency publishes a single "average amount received" figure for every program, so this ranking compares the published dollar value each program can put in a family's pocket, the lifetime value of that help, and whether the money has to be paid back. That last point matters more than the headline…
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When people hear that Operation T.A.G. has delivered more than $1.6 million in assistance to military families, the reaction is almost always the same. "Wow… that's incredible." And it is. But here is the truth behind the headline: to us, $1.6 million isn't the story. The real story isn't a statistic on a balance sheet.…
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If you are a member of our military community, a veteran, or a first responder, we want to start by acknowledging the service you provide to our nation and our neighborhoods every single day. At Operation T.A.G. (Tangible Act of Gratitude), we believe that saying "Thank you for your service" is a wonderful sentiment, but…
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Welcome! We are so glad you are here to learn more about the incredible people who make our mission possible. At Operation T.A.G. (Tangible Act of Gratitude), we believe that saying "thank you for your service" is just the beginning. To truly support our military families, we need partners who live and breathe the spirit…
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Hey there! Thanks for stopping by the Operation T.A.G. blog. If you are a veteran looking to buy a home or a real estate agent trying to serve those who served, you’ve probably heard of a few different programs designed to say "thank you." Two of the biggest names that come up are "Homes for…
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Hello there! If you are a real estate agent looking for a way to grow your business while making a real difference in the lives of those who serve our country, you’ve come to the right place. We know how much work you put into finding and nurturing leads, especially in the military community. It’s…
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Hello and welcome to our community of dedicated real estate professionals. If you are here, it is because you want to do more than just close deals. You want to make a lasting impact. We know that as an agent, you often work with military families who have sacrificed so much for our country. You…
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If you are a real estate agent, you know that there is something special about working with military families. Whether they are active duty members navigating a PCS (Permanent Change of Station), veterans looking for their forever home, or Gold Star spouses finding a new beginning, these clients bring a level of dedication and sacrifice…