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Manasquan Bank is honoring community heroes.

The Wall Township-based community bank announced new home lending products June 25 tailored specifically for educators, first responders and military personnel.

Key things to know:

• The Educators 1st Loan
  Available to professionals employed by public and private schools, including full-time and substitute teachers, school nurses, custodians, secretaries, administrative and staff at preschools, universities and other educational institutions
• The First Responders Loan
  Supports active firefighters (both career and volunteer), police officers, paramedics, EMTs as well as 911 dispatchers
• The Hero Home Loan
  Available to active-duty U.S. military personnel, veterans with an honor discharge, and members of the National Guard, Coast Guard or Reserves
• Qualified clients are eligible for features like:
  – No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) with as little as 15% down, without a rate increase
  – 0.125% rate discount when automatic payments come from a Manasquan Bank Personal Checking Account
  – Application fee refunded at loan closing – and no hidden fees
• Programs are live and available for home purchases – more details are available here

Manasquan Bank says the design of the program includes borrower benefits to help make homeownership more accessible and affordable. Additionally, it reflects the bank’s deep commitment to supporting those who dedicate their lives to serving others.

“The impact that educators, first responders and military members have on our communities is immeasurable,” said Mark Beriault, senior executive vice president, chief lending officer of Manasquan Bank.

“These lending programs are another way of giving back – to say thank you and to ensure that those who serve others can take full advantage of homeownership opportunities in the communities they help build and protect every day.”