Axos Bank Donates $250,000 for Housing Assistance to San Diego Police Officers
Axos Bank has announced a charitable donation of $250,000 to support a partnership with the City of San Diego and the National Asian American Coalition (NAAC). The funds will assist police officers in purchasing homes through the Homebuyer Down-Payment Assistance Program, offering eligible officers up to $50,000 in zero-percent loans. Currently, fewer than 30% of San Diego police officers live within city limits due to high real estate costs. This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens and promote homeownership among law enforcement families.
- Donation of $250,000 to support affordable housing for police officers.
- Partnership with NAAC to provide down-payment assistance for home purchases.
- Program allows up to $50,000 in zero-percent loans for eligible officers.
- Less than 30% of San Diego police officers currently live within city limits, indicating housing affordability challenges.
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axos Bank today announced that it has made a charitable donation of
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“As the proud son of a police officer, I’m keenly aware of the financial pressures facing our law enforcement families,” said Greg Garrabrants, President and CEO of Axos. “In providing this valuable financing, Axos is lightening the burden on San Diego police officers – and giving the men and women who protect our community the chance to establish roots here as well.”
According to the San Diego Police Officers Association (SDPOA), fewer than 30 percent of San Diego Police Department officers live within city limits. High real estate valuations in San Diego mean that many officers must live in other parts of the county – and even as far away as Riverside County, where housing is more affordable. Long commutes, coupled with unconventional work schedules, place significant toll on officers’ quality of life and can serve as deterrents for officers to either join or stay with the Department.
The funds being made available under Axos’ donation will primarily assist police officers who earn less than
“NAAC is deeply grateful to Axos for making this investment, which will make it easier for San Diego police officers to own a home in the community they serve,” said Faith Bautista, President and CEO of NAAC.
NAAC’s Homebuyer Down-Payment Assistance Program is open to all San Diego police officers who do not currently own or have previously owned a home in San Diego. Program eligibility details are available at sandiego.gov/sdpolicehomebuyers.
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