First Time Homebuyer Solutions

For opening the door to homeownership.

Dreaming about owning a home? We offer first time homebuyer and affordable mortgage programs to help make homeownership possible. 

For additional information, rates and application, visit our 24-Hour Mortgage Center.

Buy
your first home
local programs
great rates
your payments
with neighbors

Here for First Time Homebuyers

Here for First Time Homebuyers

Contact our knowledgeable loan team to learn more about programs and benefits available to first time buyers. 

Federal Home Loan Bank's Programs​

Charles River Bank works with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBank Boston) to provide access to home ownership assistance programs. Available on a first-come, first-serve basis, programs require homebuyers attend a homebuyer education/counseling program. 

  • Equity Builder Program (EBP)
    Grants to eligible homebuyers with income at or below 80% of the area’s median income.
  • Housing Our Workforce (HOW) Program
    Grants to eligible working individuals and families in the community making 80% to 120% of the area median income.

Work with neighbors

Louise Pisano
Mortgage Consultant
NMLS#: 1732528

(508) 321-3142 direct | (774) 217-4340 mobile

70 Main Street | Medway, MA 02053

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