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McCune's bill to assist
veterans with a home purchase passes House
Rep. Jim McCune sponsored
legislation that would create a down payment assistance program for
veterans. House Bill 2471 passed the House unanimously last night.
“This bill is important to the veterans of this state,” said McCune,
R-Graham.“The provisions of this bill would help veterans or their
survivors purchase a home; this makes the American dream come true for
many of them.”
House Bill 2471 directs the state Housing Finance Commission (HFC) to
create a down payment assistance program for veterans. The program would
assist Washington state veterans eligible for benefits, members and
former members of the Washington National Guard who have completed six
years of service, and never-remarried spouses and dependents of
deceased, eligible veterans. Those that are first-time buyers would
qualify for financial assistance in purchasing a home. The program would
work in concert with other programs within the HFC.
“This type of program is long overdue,” said McCune. “This gives
assistance to the men and women that keep our country safe.”
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For more information, contact:
John
Handy, Assistant Director: (360) 786-5758
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