Mortgages

Owning your own home provides several benefits!

Thinking of Buying a New Home?

Our commitment as a prominent financial institution in the community extends to our belief in homeownership. Homeownership stabilizes the community, reduces crime, and increases value. Owning your own home provides several benefits! In addition to the satisfaction of being a homeowner, you can...

• Take pride in homeownership

• Build equity

• Enjoy tax deductions

• Stability of housing payment

• Say "good-bye" to your landlord and take control of your living environment

• Enjoy the serenity of your surroundings

CS Credit Union can help with all your mortgage needs when buying or refinancing your home. We have multiple options for mortgage loans from internal 15-year fixed-rate conventional loans on North Carolina properties to full access, market-based mortgage loans through our partner AmeriCU Mortgage. Choose from Conventional, FHA, 203K, VA, or RDA loans with flexible terms. Our mortgage experts at AmeriCU will guide you in the proper selection of a

mortgage loan all the way through the closing process. There are special programs for first-time homebuyers as well. Call the credit union at (828) 241-6048 for more information or go directly to AmeriCU Mortgage.

For more information contact AmeriCU or call 800-979-9994 x1372

Conventional

Conventional mortgages are the most popular loan option available today. It can be used to purchase a home or to refinance an existing mortgage. The interest rate remains the same throughout the term of the loan. Monthly payments generally stay the same year to year, giving members the ability to plan out their long-term housing costs. Like all of the loan programs we offer, there is no prepayment penalty, so you can make extra payments monthly or pay off the loan early without penalties or fees.

• Low Down Payment Lending - standard 3.5% down

• Pricing - Lowest rates offered

• More flexible credit requirements - No Mortgage Insurance required for loans of 80% LTV or less.

• Flexible terms - 10 20 30 year terms.

We also offer Adjustable rate options-  3,5,7-1 ARM's
The rate and payment are fixed for the first 3, 5, 7 or 10 years adjusting annually thereafter for the remaining term. If you plan to sell or refinance your home within 3 to 10 years, this could be the ideal mortgage for you.

FHA Loans

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is an Agency within the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Established in 1934 as a Mortgage Insurer, not a lender, to assist homebuyers in acquiring property with small down payments. It is the only government agency that operates entirely from its self-generated income and costs the taxpayers nothing (MI Premiums).

203K

Through the FHA 203k program, borrowers can purchase or refinance their homes and include rehabilitation and repair costs in the same loan. This program can aid in expanding home ownership as well as can help revitalize the communities they serve.

• Low Down Payment Options (HUD $100 Down may or may not be available) with LTV's up to max financing (96.5% Purchase or Refinance 97.75%)

• Can finance improvements

• Borrower can do the work (Streamlined Only and must be qualified)

• Can be used for minor or major repairs.

This program can be used to rehabilitate or improve existing one-to-four unit dwellings in one of three ways:

1. To purchase a home and rehabilitate it.

2. To refinance existing mortgage and rehabilitate the property.

3. To move existing dwelling to another site and rehabilitate it.*

*Loan proceeds for moving house will not be available until unit is attached to the new foundation.

Virtually any kind of improvement is eligible provided it becomes a permanent part of the real property and it adds value.

*Eligibility may differ between FHA 203k Full and Streamlined loans.

• Additions to the structure

• Kitchen or bath remodels

• Finished basements or attics

• Patios, decks, or terraces

• Roofing and landscaping

• Safety, energy-efficient items and electrical upgrades

• Handicap accessibility improvements

VA Mortgages

The VA Loan has many advantages that make it one of the most appealing paths to homeownership — and this great benefit is reserved exclusively to those who bravely served our country and select military spouses.

When combined, the benefits of the VA mortgage allow service members and Veterans to take advantage of substantial cost savings under qualification requirements designed specifically for members of the military and their unique needs.

• 0% Down Payment Purchase

• Limited adjustments and competitive pricing

• 100% gifted funds allowed for purchase

Eligibility

• Honorably discharged veterans and their spouses jointly; or the veteran alone

• Widow/widowers of veterans provided the veteran was killed in action

• Reservists who have served sufficient length of service

Rural Development Program

This program assists homeowners by providing low- and moderate-income households the opportunity to own adequate, modest, decent, safe and sanitary dwellings as their primary residence in eligible rural areas. Eligible applicants may build, rehabilitate, improve or relocate a dwelling in an eligible rural area. The program provides:

• Purchase – 100% LTV of the appraised value; up to 102% LTV when the guarantee fee is financed

• Refinance – 100% LTV of the appraised value; up to 102% LTV when the guarantee fee is financed

• No minimum loan amount

• Maximum financing up to $417,000

• Interested party contributions maximum 6%

• No cash reserves required

• Gifts are allowed

• Money-back for items paid for before closing

• US Citizen

• Permanent & Non-Permanent Resident Aliens

• Non-Occupant Co-borrowers NOT ALLOWED

• Must have a valid Social Security number

• Primary residence only! Previous home must be sold

• Loans cannot close in trust.

• Owner-occupied only

• Single-family, PUDs, Condos

• Must be non-farm properties

• Must be located in rural areas as defined by local RHS office

• Site value cannot exceed 30% of total property value

• Property must have all-weather access to a street, road, or driveway

• Property must have dependable water and waste disposal

Thinking of Refinancing Your Existing Mortgage Loan?

Refinancing your real estate to reduce your mortgage payment or shorten your term is a great way to save thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Now is a great time to lock into a low fixed rate if you currently are paying on an adjustable-rate mortgage. Contact AmeriCU today to see if you are eligible to use the equity in your property to consolidate debt or complete those wanted improvements.