WSFS Bank Offers Down Payment Assistance Through 2025 Mortgage Grant Program with $1.5 Million Commitment
February 12 2025 - 11:37AM
Business Wire
Program has provided more than $4 million in grants since launch
three years ago.
WSFS Bank, the primary subsidiary of WSFS Financial Corporation
(Nasdaq: WSFS), today announced the launch of its 2025 WSFS Down
Payment Grant Program, reaffirming its commitment to making the
dream of homeownership a reality for individuals and families in
the community. With $1.5 million in grants available for 2025, WSFS
continues its mission to help those with limited savings secure
safe and affordable housing.
Since the program’s launch three years ago, WSFS has provided
over $4 million in grants to assist homebuyers, significantly
reducing barriers to homeownership. This initiative has made a
lasting impact, helping countless families find a place to call
home.
“We understand that purchasing a home can be a challenging
process, especially for first-time buyers,” says Ron Dutton, Senior
Vice President, Director, Community Reinvestment for WSFS Bank.
“With initiatives like this, we aim to simplify the process and
empower more people to achieve their dreams of homeownership.”
The program offers qualified borrowers up to $5,0001 in
assistance for down payment and/or closing costs. Designed for
individuals and families with limited savings, the program provides
flexible guidelines and competitive mortgage rates tailored to meet
the needs of each Customer.
Key program features include:
- No required repayment for grant funds awarded.2
- Flexible guidelines to accommodate various borrower
needs.
- Homebuyer education programs to prepare first-time
homebuyers.
- 6% seller’s assist, depending on the borrower’s down
payment.
- Ability to combine with other programs, such as the WSFS
Neighborhood Opportunity Program.
- Competitive mortgage rates and exemplary customer
service.
- A complimentary financial plan and consultation from
Bryn Mawr Trust.
To be eligible for a WSFS Down Payment Grant, total household
income must be at 100% or below the Area Median Income (AMI)
and the property must be located in Majority-Minority Census Tracts
(MMCT) within the following counties in the Greater Philadelphia
and Delaware region:
- Delaware – Kent, New Castle and Sussex
- New Jersey – Burlington and Camden
- Pennsylvania – Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and
Philadelphia
For more information, visit
https://www.wsfsbank.com/borrowing/mortgages/affordable-mortgage.
To speak with a WSFS representative about the Down Payment Grant
Program, call 855.901.9737 or call 888.456.0146 to discuss the
Neighborhood Opportunity Program.
1May vary based on program underwriting guidelines. Home must be
a primary residence located in a census tract where the population
is at least a 50% majority minority census tract and the total
household income cannot exceed 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
of the census tract as determined by the HUD published 1 to 4
household member Area Median Income.
21099-MISC will be issued to borrower on awarded funds. WSFS
Bank will leverage other down payment and/or closing costs Grant
programs prior to deployment (or use) of WSFS Grant Funds. WSFS
Grant funds awarded while funds last for the award program year.
Loan program is subject to change. Offer subject to credit
approval.
About WSFS Financial Corporation WSFS Financial
Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company.
Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest
locally headquartered bank and trust company in the Greater
Philadelphia and Delaware region. As of December 31, 2024, WSFS
Financial Corporation had $20.8 billion in assets on its balance
sheet and $89.4 billion in assets under management and
administration. WSFS operates from 114 offices, 88 of which are
banking offices, located in Pennsylvania (57), Delaware (39), New
Jersey (14), Florida (2), Nevada (1) and Virginia (1) and provides
comprehensive financial services including commercial banking,
consumer banking, treasury management and trust and wealth
management. Other subsidiaries or divisions include Arrow Land
Transfer, Bryn Mawr Capital Management, LLC, Bryn Mawr Trust® , The
Bryn Mawr Trust Company of Delaware, Cash Connect® , NewLane
Finance® , Powdermill® Financial Solutions, WSFS Institutional
Services® , WSFS Mortgage® , and WSFS Wealth® Investments. Serving
the Greater Delaware Valley since 1832, WSFS Bank is one of the ten
oldest banks in the United States continuously operating under the
same name. For more information, please visit www.wsfsbank.com.
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