Mortgages

Helping you get into your dream home is one of the ways we’re here to be your trusted financial partner. Welcome to competitive rates, personal service, and peace of mind. 
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When you buy a home, you’re full of anticipation, hope – and questions. Which home is perfect? Can you afford it? And how can you be sure you’re choosing the right home loan? 

At PSECU, we can’t choose the perfect paint color for your new living room, but we can guide you to a worry-free mortgage loan. 

Or maybe you’ve found your home sweet home, but you’re looking to refinance for lower mortgage rates, better terms, or to get cash out. We can help there, too. Our competitive rates and personalized service apply to every home loan we provide.

Benefits of a Home Loan With Us

At PSECU, you’ll find a wide variety of mortgage loan products, customized service, and expert advice. You can complete your application online, at your convenience – and if you have questions, our trained mortgage consultants are here to help. 
 
With a PSECU mortgage, you’ll get: 
  • Competitive mortgage rates: With flexible loan terms and rates, you’re sure to find a home loan product that works for your situation.
  • Quick preapproval: You’ll get answers by the next business day, so you know what you can afford. Preapproval is valid for 60 days, so you have time to find the right home.
  • Choices you need: We offer mortgage options for owner-occupied, vacation, and rental properties, and jumbo loans for high-value properties.
  • Familiar lender: Your loan servicing stays with PSECU. 
  • Electronic payment: It’s simple to pay your mortgage and check your balance through your online PSECU account.

MAKE A PLAN WITH OUR MORTGAGE CALCULATORS

Choosing a home loan is an important decision. With our calculators, you can crunch the numbers – and get that much closer to the right home.

Find your home-buying budget

To find out how much home you can buy, we’ll look at your income, debts, other expenses, and savings. Get an estimate from our calculator. 

How much house can I afford?

Calculate your mortgage payment

Wondering how much you’ll pay each month and which options to choose? Compare loan terms, interest rates, and costs to get a solid estimate.

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Fixed vs. adjustable-rate loans

It can be tough to decide if a fixed-rate or adjustable-rate mortgage is a better value. Our calculator enables you to compare each option.

Fixed or adjustable-rate mortgage?

How the home loan process works

Mortgages can be complicated, but we're here for you. Our mortgage consultants can guide you each step of the way, so you can focus on financing the home you want.

Join PSECU

First, you will have to become a member of our credit union. Once your membership is approved, you can start a mortgage application.

Preapproval

We will review your application and provide a preapproval letter, if you’re purchasing a home. You can use this letter to find a home and make an offer. You can lock in your rate once you’ve signed a sales agreement, or wait until later. You do not need a preapproval to refinance existing mortgage loans.

Underwriting

When you have a contract on a specific home, we’ll finalize your loan and gather any additional documentation. We’ll keep in touch with you along the way so you know your status. During this step, you’ll lock in your interest rate if you haven’t yet. You’ll also decide whether to pay closing costs or roll them into the loan.

Closing

The big day is here! You’ll meet with the real estate agents, the seller, and the title company to sign the final loan documents. After closing, the property will be yours.

Payments

After closing, we’ll help you set up automatic monthly payments from a PSECU checking or share account.
 
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FAQS:  Mortgage Loan Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility

After you submit your mortgage application, a PSECU mortgage specialist will review your application. We’ll answer any questions you may have and, if qualified, provide you with a preapproval letter if you’re purchasing a home. The preapproval letter lets you know exactly how much house you can afford and helps you make a strong bid to the seller.

Once you find the right house and go under contract, we can move forward in the loan process. At this time, you provide more detailed financial information. Through the process, our underwriters will carefully review your loan. After closing, we’ll service your loan through the life of your mortgage.

If you are choosing to refinance your mortgage with PSECU, the process is very similar, except you won’t receive a preapproval letter.
We lend to properties that are: 
  • Located in the state of Pennsylvania
  • Recorded with PSECU listed as first lien holder. The property secures your mortgage loan.
  • Titled after purchase in the name(s) of individual(s), not a trust
  • Owner-occupied homes, vacation homes, or residential investment properties with one, two, three, or four units
  • Condominiums or residences within a Planned Unit Development (PDU) that meet certain criteria1
We do not lend to properties that are:

  • Single-wide manufactured homes
  • Timeshares
  • Not in acceptable marketable condition
  • Residential investment condo or manufactured homes
  • Located outside Pennsylvania
Fixed-rate mortgages have a fixed interest rate for the life of the loan. The monthly payment for principal and interest on a fixed-rate loan stays the same every month for the term of the loan. 

You have the option to buy down the interest rate by paying discount points upfront. You can choose to lock in your interest rate once you’ve signed a sales agreement, or wait until closer to closing. Our current rates are listed below.
 
Our Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) products offer a competitive starting rate that’s guaranteed for the first fixed rate period of the loan. This initial rate stays the same for one to seven years, based on the ARM product you select. 

After the fixed rate period has expired on an ARM, the interest rate can change every year for the life of the loan. Annual rate adjustments raise or lower the rate within the periodic rate cap limits. ARMs have a lifetime cap, a rate ceiling that the interest rate can never exceed for the life of the loan. 

Below you can learn more about the terms, adjustments, and lifetime cap. 
Yes! We offer jumbo 1-year Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs) of $484,351 to $1 million at a low start rate. 

Caps are 1/5, which means your interest rate will not adjust more than 1% up or down per year. The rate will adjust no more than 5% up or down over the life of the loan. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.

Our jumbo loans have a few qualifications. The property must be:
  • Located in Pennsylvania
  • 1- to 4-unit dwelling
  • Primarily used by the borrower (not an investment property)
  • Titled in the name(s) of individual(s). Living trusts are not acceptable.
The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is the loan amount displayed as a percentage of a property’s market value. Maximums vary by property type. You don’t have to borrow the maximum LTV, but the guidelines tell you your borrowing limit. Please contact us to discuss your options in detail. 
 

Fixed Rate Mortgages

Purchases - Purchase a primary or vacation home. You may borrow up to the following limits based on the appraised value or sales price, whichever is less:

  • 95% on a 1 unit owner-occupied primary residence
  • 90% on a 1 unit owner-occupied second / vacation home
  • 80% on a 2 unit owner-occupied / 1 unit investment property
  • 75% on a 3 to 4 unit owner-occupied / 2 to 4 unit investment property

Refinance - Payoff your existing mortgage(s) or get cash back for another purpose. You may borrow up to the following limits based on the appraised value:

Paying off existing 1st mortgage only with option to roll in the closing costs:

  • 95% on a 1 unit owner-occupied primary residence
  • 90% on a 1 unit owner-occupied second / vacation home
  • 80% on a 2 unit owner-occupied property
  • 75% on a 3 to 4 unit owner-occupied / 1 to 4 unit investment property

Paying off a 1st and/or 2nd mortgage, closing costs and/or getting cash back for another purpose:

  • 80% on a 1 unit owner-occupied primary residence
  • 75% on a 1 unit owner-occupied second / vacation home / investment property and a 2 to 4 unit owner-occupied property
  • 70% on a 2 to 4 unit investment property

Adjustable Rate Mortgages

Purchases - Purchase a primary or vacation home. You may borrow up to the following limits based on the appraised value or sales price, whichever is less:

  • 90% on a 1 unit owner-occupied primary residence
  • 80% on a 1 unit second/vacation home
  • 75% on a 2 unit owner-occupied primary residence or 1 unit investment property
  • 65% on a 3 to 4 unit owner occupied / 2 to 4 unit investment property

Refinance - Payoff your existing mortgage(s) or get cash back for another purpose. You may borrow up to the following limits based on the appraised value:

Paying off existing 1st mortgage only with option to roll in the closing costs:

  • 90% on a 1 unit owner-occupied primary residence
  • 80% on a 1 unit second/vacation home
  • 75% on a 2 unit owner-occupied primary residence
  • 65% on a 3 to 4 unit primary residence or 1 to 4 unit investment property

Paying off a 1st and/or 2nd mortgage, closing costs and/or getting cash back for another purpose:

  • 75% on a 1 unit owner-occupied primary residence
  • 65% on a 2 to 4 unit owner-occupied property; 1 unit owner-occupied second/vacation home/investment property
  • 60% on a 2 to 4 unit investment property
*Maximum LTV requirements are subject to change at any time. Some products may require minimum credit scores to qualify for maximum LTV loans. All loan amounts greater than 80% are subject to meeting private mortgage insurance requirements.
Mortgage refinancing allows you to pay off your existing mortgage(s) to get a different rate, loan term, or payment. You can also opt to refinance your existing loan and get cash back for another purpose. Please contact us to discuss your options in detail. 
 

Our Current Mortgage Interest Rates

Rates for Fixed-Rate Mortgages:

Valid as of 07/19/2019 11:03 PM EDT
Description Rate as low as APR*
10-year Fixed 0 points 3.000% 3.442%
10-year Fixed 1 points 2.875% 3.530%
10-year Fixed 2 points 2.750% 3.620%
10-year Fixed 3 points 2.625% 3.707%
15-year Fixed 0 points 3.125% 3.414%
15-year Fixed 1 points 3.000% 3.436%
15-year Fixed 2 points 2.875% 3.455%
15-year Fixed 3 points 2.750% 3.478%
20-year Fixed 0 points 3.500% 3.760%
20-year Fixed 1 points 3.375% 3.748%
20-year Fixed 2 points 3.250% 3.738%
20-year Fixed 3 points 3.125% 3.728%
30-year Fixed 0 points 3.625% 3.862%
30-year Fixed 1 points 3.500% 3.816%
30-year Fixed 2 points 3.375% 3.772%
30-year Fixed 3 points 3.250% 3.728%
Rates and information are subject to change at any time. Rates and/or points are based on several factors including but not limited to: property type, loan to value, loan purpose, credit score and subordinate financing. Rates apply to loans up to Fannie Mae's conventional mortgage loan limits. Please contact us for specific rate information, mortgage loan limits or down payment requirements at 800.237.7328, extension 3864.

*APR denotes Annual Percentage Rate

Adjustable Mortgage Rates:

Valid as of 07/19/2019 11:03 PM EDT
Description Rate as low as APR*
15-year 1/1 Variable 2.750% 4.356%
30-year 1/1 Variable 3.250% 4.496%
30-year 3/1 Variable 3.250% 3.848%
30-year 5/1 Variable 3.750% 3.949%
30-year 7/1 Variable 3.875% 3.995%
Rates may change daily, are subject to change without prior notice, and apply to loans up to Fannie Mae's conventional mortgage loan limits. Please contact us for specific rate information, mortgage loan limits or down payment requirements at 800.237.7328, extension 3864. The interest rate may increase after closing, affecting payment.

*APR denotes Annual Percentage Rate

1/1-Year2 Adjustable Rate Mortgage – offered with either 15- or 30-year terms
Fixed Term 12 months
Periodic Rate Change +/- 1%
Lifetime Rate Cap + 5%
Margin 2.5
1-year CMT Index fluctuates weekly


3/1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage – offered with a 30-year term
Fixed Term 36 months
Periodic Rate Change +/- 2%
Lifetime Rate Cap + 6%
Margin 1.75
1-year LIBOR Index fluctuates daily


5/1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage – offered with a 30-year term
Fixed Term 60 months
Periodic Rate Change +/- 2%
Lifetime Rate Cap + 5%
Margin 1.75
1-year LIBOR Index fluctuates daily


7/1-Year Adjustable Rate Mortgage – offered with a 30-year term
Fixed Term 84 months
1st Periodic Rate Change +/- 5%
2nd Periodic Rate Change +/- 2%
Lifetime Rate Cap + 5%
Margin 1.75
1-year LIBOR Index fluctuates daily
When referencing the rate table: *APR denotes Annual Percentage Rate. View all rates. 

1 Please contact our Mortgage Consultants for more information. 
2 We also offer financing for Construction Draw mortgages under the 1/1 ARM program only.

Rates and information are subject to change at any time. Rates and/or points are based on several factors including but not limited to: property type, loan to value, loan purpose, credit score and subordinate financing. Rates apply to loans up to Fannie Mae's conventional mortgage loan limits. Please contact us for specific rate information, mortgage loan limits or down payment requirements at 800.237.7328, extension 3864.

Please Note: Certain loans may be subject to additional pricing and other restrictions.

*Maximum LTV requirements are subject to change at any time. Some products may require minimum credit scores to qualify for maximum LTV loans. All loan amounts greater than 80% are subject to meeting private mortgage insurance requirements.  

Condominiums and manufactured homes may have further restrictions. Some property locations may have additional restrictions. Please call our Mortgage Consultants for specific information.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from banking, vehicle and mortgage and equity loans Love PSECU, we have had many loans through them over the years, and it has always gone well. They are very helpful and accommodating.
Date published: 2019-05-10
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Terrible Customer Service We have a mortgage with PSECU and are in the process of selling the property. Buyer needs a certified payoff amount for settlement. PSECU needs our authorization to release. Real Estate division is on Elmerton Avenue, but we were told no visitors are allowed on premise, so we could not deliver the authorizing document directly. Delivered document to Cameron Street office and requested it be forwarded. Never happened! Emailed document to the Real Estate division and our Settlement office. Settlement office receive, but for some reason PSECU did not. Settlement office sent a copy to PSECU, who would not accept saying it was illegible. So, today is settlement, we told have a certified payoff amount and will have to delay 3 weeks until all parties can again convene.
Date published: 2018-08-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Smooth process!! We loved getting our mortgage through PSECU!! Everything was simple and fast. It was easy to contact my loan officer with the extension number. We got our commitment letter super fast as well. Also not to forget the low interest rates we were able to get. The one thing I don't like is that I can't make payments online for my mortgage. I have to call in every month. Other than that everything else is great!!
Date published: 2018-06-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great rate, wonderful staff Best rate I could find and they were very responsive to any questions. The only complaint I have is the significant lack of e-signing and document upload. It would make the process so much better.
Date published: 2018-06-27
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Disappointing service We have been with PSECU for years and always have the best things to say about the people who work there and the service they provide. We just did an arduous mortgage application and the loan officer we were assigned was impossible to get a hold of - even when we called at the stroke of 8 am when the office opened- we always got her voicemail and she repeatedly did not call us back. When we did get to talk to her, she talked down to us like we were of sub-level intelligence and I often felt like I was bothering her. I was not happy with this experience and we asked for a different loan officer, which they would not grant us. I have also found the new phone system to be cumbersome to navigate. It takes so long to get thru to someone now, it never did before. This experience was out of the ordinary for PSECU, but it has shaken my confidence in using them for all of our needs.
Date published: 2018-06-21
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Need Better Communication The overall process was very quick and smooth. However, I was the one who had to initiate all contact even after the loan officer promised to be in touch with me but never followed through. I felt like I was calling in there everyday to check and see if they had all they needed to ensure the process was still moving forward. There were a couple times I called and was told that they were waiting on me to provide a document but no one ever reached out to let me know. I was glad it was all over within a month because I was starting to lose my patience and contemplating going elsewhere.
Date published: 2018-06-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great service The ease of applying, being able to speak to someone anytime i called and had a question and that question was answered immediately. Didn't have to leave my home for any of the process including closing. It was a very cut and dry process that was handled very quickly. Wished I would have used Psecu the first time.
Date published: 2018-03-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Excellent Product and Service We refinanced our mortgages, combining two into one, with PSECU. (Our original mortgages were not with PSECU.) Not only did they save us a ton of interest, they cut our loan life in HALF! Great service, too.
Date published: 2018-03-06
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