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Mortgages

Your home is more than a house. It's where your memories are made with the people you love. It's also a very large investment in your future. At SCU Credit Union we understand just how important your home is to the quality of your life, both financially and emotionally. That's why we offer mortgage products that will carry you through the entire life cycle of home ownership, from starter home to dream home, and to retirement retreat, we're here to guide you through it all.  How can we help?

 

The Rate Improver Mortgage – TRIM™

With a TRIM™ fixed-rate mortgage, if interest rates drop within the first five years, you can float down your interest rate with no fees.

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Home Buying Webinar

This recorded webinar will guide you through the home buying process, with topics including, Overview of the Home Buying Process, The Basics of Credit Reporting, The Role of a Mortgage Loan Originator, The Role of a Realtor and the Legal Steps Involved in Buying a Home.  

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Compare Rates

SCU Credit Union offers our members competitive rates on a variety of mortgage products. We invite you to compare our products, rates and terms to determine which is best for you.

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Questions?

We're a local community lender, so we're never far away.  If you have any questions about the mortgage process, your application or your current mortgage, please call one of our Mortgage Consultants at 781-784-7725. One of our experienced team members is happy to assist. You can also email us securely from our web site.

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Understanding the Mortgage Process

Buying a home can be overwhelming and the financing process can be a contributor to that stress. For many, it's a mystery what happens to their mortgage applications. Understanding all that is involved in underwriting your mortgage can help alleviate any concern that your loan is lost in limbo. Typically, from the time a mortgage application is completed, it can take from 30 to 45 days to close. Below is a general outline of the mortgage loan process. Keep in mind that every loan is different and if all parties, the borrowers, lender, and real estate agent aren't responsive, timing could be altered. 

STEP 1

Submit your mortgage application. Make sure your application is complete and you supply all of the required documentation for processing, otherwise you could delay your application from the very start.

STEP 2

You will receive a Loan Estimate (LE) within a few days of your submitted application. This form provides you with important information, including the estimated interest rate, monthly payment, and total closing costs for the loan.

STEP 3

Next, the Credit Union orders a property appraisal and credit reports. We may also send requests to verify employment, bank deposits and any other documents needed to process your mortgage loan. All of this takes place between 3 to 10 days after your application was received.

STEP 4

The review and verification process is ongoing between 5 to 25 days after your application date. If an issue arises during processing, such as a credit report finding that requires written explanation or title or property issues, it could potentially delay the process.

STEP 5

The mortgage underwriter begins reviewing your loan package between days 15 and 25. They will determine whether or not to provide the loan. If there are any questions or additional documentation required, you will be contacted.

STEP 6

For a conventional loan, a borrower must obtain mortgage insurance when the down payment is less than 20% of the loan amount.

STEP 7

An attorney is engaged between days 20 and 30, title insurance is ordered, a municipal lien certificate is requested, all approval contingencies are satisfied, and a closing date is scheduled.

STEP 8

Your loan closing is usually scheduled between 30 and 45 days from when you first completed your application. Prior to the closing, we "fund" the closing attorney who disburses the funds to the seller or the seller's agent in exchange for the title to the property and recording at the Registry of Deeds.

STEP 9

Smile! You are now officially a homeowner!

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