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Purchasing a Home

Purchasing a Home

Because we’re committed to helping our members achieve financial independence and security, we’re providing you with this library of financial information so that you can make more informed financial decisions and achieve your goals. We encourage you to use these articles and resources to help you find answers to your financial questions.

Whether you’re purchasing or refinancing a home, the right research will help you get the right loan.

A good real estate agent makes for better buying and selling experience
Acquiring a castle: a step-by-step guide to buying a home
An intro to mortgage terms
Borrower beware: you may be better off saying no to certain loans
Careful shopping leads to the best loan
Dealing with denial: what to do when you don’t get the loan
Does it pay to refinance?
Escrow basics for first-time homebuyers
How to Sell Your Home
Mortgage Basic for First-Time Homebuyers
Motivated Homebuyers Can Come Up with a Down Payment
Proactive home maintenance and improvement pays off
Renting vs. buying: Which is right for you?
Save Money by Avoiding Big Home Buying Blunders
Tax breaks make homeownership possible
Understanding the fine print of a purchase offer takes the fear out of buying
What to do when you can’t make the loan payments

Additional Resources

Free homeowners insurance quotes - Receive a free, no obligation quote for homeowners insurance from the Credit Union’s preferred insurance coverage partner.
Apply for a mortgage - Use our online loan consultant to determine the products and rates that match your needs.
Payment calculator - Calculate the monthly payment on your mortgage. Just provide the loan amount, annual percentage rate, and term of loan and we will calculate the rest.
Online Financial Planning - Use this tool to create a personalized financial plan that will help you achieve your goals.