Building Your Future: A First Responder's Path to Homeownership

Saturday, July 26, 2025
10:30-11:30am
435 Burnett Road, Chicopee, MA

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You protect our community. Let Westfield Bank help you invest in your own piece of it. Join Michele Welch, Mortgage Loan Officer, and Amanda Sarrasin, Branch Manager, for a first-time homebuyer seminar created specifically for first responders.

Learn how to navigate the complexities of homebuying with confidence:

  • From Pre-Approval to Closing: A clear roadmap of the homebuying process.
  • Decoding Your Home Budget: Financial planning tailored to your first responder lifestyle.
  • Unlocking Down Payment Options: Discover resources and programs that can help.
  • Finding the Right Loan: Exploring mortgage options designed to fit your needs.

This is your opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and take a significant step towards achieving your homeownership goals.


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Special Offers


Military & First Responders


We're giving Active Duty Military¹, Veterans¹, and First Responders¹ $500 off closing costs.


We appreciate the service and sacrifice of our region’s uniformed service professionals. That’s why we’re extending a $500 lender credit¹ toward mortgage closing costs. Ask us how we can help you get a great rate and save money on closing costs!

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First-time Homebuyers


We are giving first-time homebuyers2 $500 off closing costs.

Featuring low down payments and special financing terms, our First-Time Homebuyer Programs are designed to make purchasing your first home simpler and more affordable. Receive $500 lender credit2 toward closing costs on any approved home loan when you apply online or in person with Westfield Bank.

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Meet Our Team

Michele Welch Michele Welch VP, Mortgage Loan Officer 413.626.5626 1342 Liberty Street Springfield, MA
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Amanda Sarrasin Amanda Sarrasin RBO, Branch Manager, Mortgage Specialist 413.568.1911 435 Burnett Road Chicopee, MA

1 Borrower will receive a $500 lender credit toward closing costs at closing. Subject to underwriting and loan approval. Property must be located in Massachusetts or Connecticut. Refinances of current Westfield Bank loans are not eligible. Offer can be rescinded at any time.

2 Borrower will receive a $500 lender credit toward closing costs at closing. Subject to underwriting and loan approval. Property must be located in Massachusetts or Connecticut. A first-time homebuyer is an individual who is purchasing the property, who will reside in the property as their primary home, and who has had no ownership in a residential property during the 3-year period preceding the date of the purchase of the subject property. Refinances of current Westfield Bank loans are not eligible. Offer can be rescinded at any time.