Why choose CalHERO?

Reduced rates and fees:
We offer lower rates and reduced lender costs so more of your paycheck stays where it belongs

Prioritized processing:
No long waits—CalHERO files get moved to the front of the line and typically close in 15–30 days because there’s no second underwriting review

Flexible guidelines:
Shift work and overtime are part of your life. Our underwriting adapts to unusual schedules and income patterns

Trusted experts:
You’re backed by a team of licensed mortgage specialists whose sole focus is serving the CalHERO community. We stay with you from pre‑approval to closing.

Our Trusted Lending Partner
When you work with Pacific Home Group on a CalHERO loan, you’re not just getting a real estate team—you’re partnering with a seasoned mortgage lender too. CalHERO Home Loans operates as a DBA of Patriot Pacific Financial Corporation, a licensed mortgage company with its roots dating back to 1997patriotpacific.com. Patriot Pacific holds a California real estate broker license and NMLS license (NMLS #1921615, CA DRE #01810137)
They’re an Equal Housing Lender and handle all underwriting and funding for CalHERO loans, so you can trust that your financing is in experienced hands.
Here’s why that matters:
Experience and integrity: Patriot Pacific’s team has more than 113 years of combined mortgage experience and a reputation for solving tough financing.
Dedicated to service: Like us, they’re mission‑driven—committed to helping those who serve our communities achieve homeownership. CalHERO is one of the programs they’ve developed to give back to first responders, teachers, nurses, and other public servants.
Full compliance: CalHERO loans are not affiliated with or endorsed by FHA, VA, USDA or any other government agencycalherohomeloan.com. Instead, they’re privately financed through Patriot Pacific, which means faster approvals and more flexibility for borrowers.
By teaming up with Patriot Pacific, we can guide you through your home search while they handle the loan. Together, we streamline the process and maximize the savings that CalHERO offers. If you have any questions about how the partnership works, we’re an open book-just ask!
Our mission
CalHERO was created to honor those who educate, serve, care for and protect the people of Californiacalherohomeloan.com. The old CalSTRS and CalPERS mortgage programs were discontinued after the last housing downturncalherohomeloan.com, so CalHERO stepped up to fill the gap. Our goal is to make home financing more affordable while giving you a better home‑buying experience.
CalHERO provides exclusive mortgage benefits to California police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, and other public servants who dedicate their lives to serving our communities.
How It Works
Check your eligibility:
This is a quick online form that takes about two minutes to completecalherohomeloan.com. Once you hit “submit,” you’ll receive a certificate of eligibility—your golden ticket to the rest of the process. It’s low pressure, costs nothing, and helps you see right away whether the CalHERO program fits your situation.
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CalHERO Loan Program - Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for the CalHERO loan program?
The CalHERO program is available to active and retired California heroes including:
Police Officers & Law Enforcement (all levels - federal, state, county, city)
Firefighters & Fire Department Personnel
Teachers & Educators (K-12, college, university)
Nurses & Healthcare Workers (RNs, LPNs, medical technicians)
Paramedics & EMTs
Military Personnel & Veterans
Government Employees (federal, state, county, city)
CalSTRS and CalPERS members
Do I need to be currently employed to qualify?
Can I use CalHERO if I'm a volunteer firefighter or reserve officer?
Do I need to work in California to qualify?
How much can I save with CalHERO?
What's the maximum loan amount?
Is there down payment assistance available?
Can I use CalHERO for refinancing?
What documents do I need?