Home Buying Grants
Get the money you need to make homeownership possible
First-time homebuyers, first responders, veterans and others are eligible for special grants
Make It HAPPEN is short for “Homeownership Assistance Program Partnership Established Now.” It's part of Carter Bank's commitment to help more families and individuals become homeowners.
Through an Affordable Housing Program operated by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, we help eligible families obtain grants as funds are available for down payments, closing costs, loan principal reduction, and other homebuying costs.
- First-time homebuyers
- Currently employed or retired law enforcement officers, educators, health care workers, firefighters, other first responder and essential workers
- Veterans and active-duty military, or surviving spouses
More information
To check the availability of funds and requirements, please contact one of our mortgage originators, call 833-275-2228 or visit one of Carter Bank's branches in Virginia and North Carolina.
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FAQs
For contact information, including phone numbers, email addresses, and online inquiries, please visit our "Contact Us" page. You can also call us at 833-275-2228, or visit us at one of our locations. To find a location click here.
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Funds are limited and available on a first-come, first serve basis that meet qualifying guidelines. Funding opportunities are available for a limited time and may be discontinued at anytime without notice.
All loans are subject to credit approval.
Mortgage2Go is subject to additional terms and conditions.
Carter Bank is a full-service financial institution with locations throughout Virginia and North Carolina.