Military Housing Assistance Fund (MHAF)
MHAF is a program of the US Military that assists active Military and veteran families by providing them opportunity of purchasing a home faster and less expensive. 69% of all Americans own their own home. Unfortunately, our men and women in uniform are being left behind. In a Rand Corporation study, it was found that only 27.3% of Military families own their own home. In this same study, when asked why, nearly half said that it was because they could not afford to do so. That’s why our program is designed to help cover some of the costs for our nation’s heroes when they purchase a home.
How MHAF Program Works
Military Housing Assistance Fund was created in 2004 with a mission to help our nation’s military heroes with their home purchases. Since our founding, we have helped thousands of families get into their dream home, and in the process we have given out hundreds of thousands of dollars in gift funds to help cover closing costs.
Over the last 19 years we have recruited, interviewed and trained a national network of passionate, dedicated real estate agents and mortgage lenders who appreciate the sacrifices military heros and their families make for this great nation.
By having this network in place, we are able to specialize in the home purchase process for military members. Our entire team is assembled with the goal of providing you with gift funds to cover your closing costs.
Living on Base
Military housing varies by rank, location and family situation, but almost all new recruits typically start their Military careers living on base.
During Basic Training, men and women live in separate quarters known as barracks, which consist of shared bunks and bathroom facilities. Because service members are there for training, personal items are kept to a minimum and everything happens on a set schedule, allowing service members to focus on learning and working as a team.
As service members move up in rank, they get better housing options to choose from, if available. Single service members can live in complexes that resemble a modern college dormitory, which could consist of a single or shared room and a shared living area, while more senior service members, or those who are married, can select from a variety of apartments and single-family homes.
Military bases can be quite large and living on one is a lot like living in a town. There are post offices, shopping centers, medical and dental clinics, and other businesses. The base amenities are open to all resident service members and may be open to guests on a case-by-case basis.
Getting a House Under the Housing Arrangement
Finding a new home can be an exciting experience, especially when you have the right resources to help you through the process. USMCP and MHAF provides tools, referrals to services and personalized support to make your next move the best one yet.
