Homebuying is a Journey
Whether it’s your first time or you have a few purchases under your belt – we can all use a little guidance when it comes to making one of the most important financial decisions there is. Our goal is to make every step of the mortgage journey just a bit more manageable.
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Step One:
Know Thyself and Thy Finances
Before putting in offers around town, you want to get a solid foundational understanding of your credit score, payment options, and budget.
Boost your credit score
Run your credit report and clear up any errors or delinquencies before getting too deep into your home search. A higher credit score could mean a lower interest rate, which will increase your budget. For help with this, check out our free SavvyMoney® credit tool in eBanking.
Mortgages 101
How do you calculate Loan-to-Value? What’s Private Mortgage Insurance? Catch up quick on all things mortgages with the UNIFY Mortgages FAQs at the bottom of this page.
Mortgage Payment Calculator
Estimate your monthly mortgage payments and more with our free mortgage calculators.
Ready to get started?
Make an Appointment with a Mortgage Lending SpecialistStep two:
Sweeten Your Offer with a Prequalification
You’ll know your budget and they’ll know you’re serious. A prequalification letter indicates you are already working with a lender and qualify for a specific mortgage amount.
Know how much you’re qualified to borrow
UNIFY will perform an analysis of your credit, income, and assets to support your prequalification amount. The prequalification will quickly help you identify the price range you should look in to narrow down your search.
Show you’re serious
Sellers often prefer to work with prequalified buyers because they know they are financially qualified.
Step three:
Choose Your Mortgage
You have options! From Fixed-Rate Mortgage and Adjustable-Rate Mortgage products to jumbo loans up to $2,500,000 and the Low Down Payment Homebuyers Program – know your mortgage will fit your financial situation and goals. UNIFY offers 30 year, 20 year, and 15 year fixed home loans as well as 5/1, 7/1, and 10/1 ARMs. Click view all rates to see all of your home loan options.
Fixed-Rate Mortgage
Enjoy the consistency of uniform monthly payments.
IDEAL FOR: Buyers who want a fixed rate and plan to stay in their home more than 10 years
- 15, 20, and 30-year terms for purchase or refinance
- $50,000 to $3,000,000 loan amounts1
- 60-day rate lock2
- Up to 97% combined loan-to-value (CLTV) financing
- Up to 100% CLTV when paired with UNIFY's Down Payment Mortgage Helper3
Adjustable-Rate Mortgage
Take advantage of some of the lowest rates we offer for the first years of the loan.
IDEAL FOR: Buyers who want the lowest possible rate in the short term and buyers who won’t be in their home long-term.
- Fixed payments for 5, 7, or 10-years and adjustable after4
- Amortized for a 30-year term
- Up to 95% combined loan to value (CLTV) financing1
- Up to 100% CLTV when paired with UNIFY's Down Payment Mortgage Helper3
- $50,000 to $3,000,000 loan amounts1
- 60-day rate lock2
- Cash out refi option5
- Annual and lifetime interest rate caps
Home Buying Programs
Down Payment Second Mortgage Helper5
Looking for a zero money down option? If you already have a UNIFY mortgage, then we can make it happen. Borrow up to 20% of the down payment when your first mortgage is with UNIFY.
IDEAL FOR: Owner-occupied primary residence.
- Consistent monthly payments with a fixed rate
- 15-year term
- Amounts up to $250,000 (min. $10,000)
Home Loan Disclosures
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. See mortgage rates and terms.
1Minimum loan amounts may vary by state. Approved loan amounts are based on borrower(s) and collateral meeting approval criteria including credit history, debts, ability to repay, home ownership, home value, and other factors.
2Interest rate lock available after pre-approval and member indicates intent to proceed, including paying a $500 non-refundable fee. Loans must be funded within 60 days of locking interest rate. If 60 days expire, additional rate lock fees may apply.
3Down Payment Second Mortgage Helper (DPSMH) not available for the purchase of a second home or investment property. Must be combined with a UNIFY first mortgage product. Minimum DPSMH loan amount $10,000, maximum $250,000 with a maximum 15-year term. Maximum combined financing for a UNIFY first mortgage and DPSMH is $1,000,000.
4Rate subject to change annually after introductory period. Rate changes based on one year T-Bill (CMT) index plus a margin of 2.75%.
5The following are subject to loan-level rate adjustments in accordance with federal guidelines: all condominiums, multi-units (up to 4 units) and cash-out refinances.
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