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Essential Worker Mortgage Program

Making home ownership a reality for our everyday heroes.

We are committed to getting you into your dream home.

People helping people. It’s the credit union philosophy, and one we firmly stand by. In exchange for your tireless service, let us take care of you by getting you into your dream home.

We are proud to offer our Essential Worker Mortgage Program1 to those who show the utmost in courage and resilience in helping some of the most vulnerable, day in and day out.

Eligibility for Several Essential Worker Categories

including current or retired law enforcement officers, educators, health care workers, firefighters and other first responders, veterans or active-duty members of the U.S. military or their surviving spouse, and COVID-related essential workers2

Your customized mortgage program includes the following:

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Discounted Rate

to lower your monthly payment

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Up to 105% Financing

means less upfront funding needed

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Loans to $750,000

to increase your home affordability

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Credit Union Difference

we care for you like you care for others

What to expect from beginning to end

Buying a home is a big deal. Whether it’s your first home or your retirement home, this is one purchase that should never be taken lightly.

Learn more about the Lafayette Federal mortgage process, and how we help you finance a home loan from beginning to end.

The Lafayette Federal mortgage process

We make the mortgage process as easy as opening the door to your home!

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Compare loan programs, rates and terms

Our team will work with you to weigh your options, consider different terms, and find the perfect rate so you can get the best deal possible.

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Apply for a loan

Conveniently complete your mortgage application online with the help of one of our Mortgage Loan Officers.

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Provide supporting documents

Gather all the documentation needed including tax documents, income statements, and more so we can successfully process your application.

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Get pre-approved

Once you’re pre-approved, you’re halfway there! We’ll confirm how much home you can afford.

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Lock in your rate and get final approval

Our team will work with you to find the best rate long-term, and you’ll get final approval.

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We provide final loan documents for review

We’ll prepare all the loan documents so you can sign on the dotted line and head towards closing on your new home!

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Close on your home

Congratulations! It’s closing time and it’s time to open the door to your new home.

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Enjoy your happy place

Make your house a home with a fresh coat of paint or upgraded kitchen appliances. After all, it’s yours! And remember that we’re here to help you with any home improvement or upgrades you’d like to make in the future.

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Our members say the nicest things.

Lafayette Federal has been my trusted credit union for the last 34 years, providing for me while I served both overseas and here in the United States! You have helped me to plan for the future, finance mortgages, fund my business start-up, and save for retirement. Thanks for being my bedrock as I now look forward to enjoying this next phase of my life!

Brian R. Member for 34 Years

Meet our mortgage team.

Ready to close on your mortgage quickly? We can get your mortgage approved in minutes, rather than days or weeks! We offer free pre-approvals, so you can shop for your home knowing that you can afford the mortgage. We’re always just a call or email away!

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Disclosures

Equal Housing Lender. NMLS#: 464425

Equal Housing Lender

¹Offer applies to a 5/5 Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) only. ²Lafayette Federal Credit Union employees, family members, and volunteers, in addition to employees of other financial institutions, are excluded from offer. Other restrictions may apply. Must be eligible for membership. $50 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.10% APY (APY = Annual Percentage Yield) on share savings account balances. $5 minimum balance required to open and earn 0.025% APY on checking account balances. Dividends are compounded and paid monthly on the first day of the next dividend period. Rates current as of December 20th, 2024 and subject to change without notice. Your savings are federally insured to at least $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration, an agency of the U.S. government. Lafayette Federal Credit Union is an equal housing lender. NMLS# 464425.