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Buying a house

  • Get preapproved
  • Find an agent
  • Negotiate a deal
  • Choose a mortgage

Your first step in buying a home should involve your credit union. Get a rate quote and pre-approval today!

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Whether it's your first home or your retirement home, this is one purchase that should never be taken lightly. Making wise choices now will pay off down the road.

Before you start shopping for a home, do your homework.

How to Negotiate: Get the best deal by being informed.
Shopping for a Home: Consider several key factors before making that final decision.
Choose a Real Estate Agent: Understanding your agent's role is key.
Select the Right Mortgage Program: Know what's important in a home loan.
Increase Your Buying Power: How to prepare NOW for the big purchase.
How Much Should I Spend?: Figure out what you can reasonably afford in a home.
Home Closing 101: Tips to make your home closing go smoothly!
Learn more about our Mortgage Programs
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Knowledge is power. Be in the know for financial betterment.

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    Shared Branches & ATMs

    Our members have access to Co-Op Network Shared Branches & ATMs for all basic transaction needs.

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    Schedule a Branch Visit

    Visit one of our eight branch locations, conveniently located in DC, Maryland and Virginia.

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(301) 929-7990

Lafayette Federal Credit Union is one of the premiere financial institutions in the Washington, D.C. area, now serving DXC and CSRA employees. Since our founding in 1935, we have sought to provide our members with a safe and convenient place to save, and to offer loans at rates and terms more favorable than those of other financial institutions. We also work hard to provide top-notch customer service. Contact us to obtain a copy of our Annual Report.

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+1 (800) 888-6560

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Debit: +1 (888) 918-7802
Credit: +1 (800) 449-7728

Routing #: 254074811

Branch Locations

Maryland
Kensington, MD 20895
Potomac, MD 20854
Rockville, MD 20852

Virginia
Crystal City, VA 22202
McLean, VA 22101


Washington, DC
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
3rd Street, SW
Kenyon Street, NW

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