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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.

Five Ways to Maximize Your Home's Curb Appeal: Consider these key upgrades to boost resale value.
Which Upgrade Add the Most Value to a Home?: Learn what renovations will help you when it comes time to sell.
Mortgage Myths: Debunking false information.
How to Prepare for a Home Inspection and Appraisal: A buyers guide.
Buying a Fixer-Upper Home: A smart choice?
Thinking About Refinancing?: Find out if it's right for you.
Mortgage Prequalification vs. Preapproval: What you should know.
Buy Versus Rent: Which is the best option for me?
Bidding Wars: Buying a house over the appraised value.
Mortgage Loans 101: Your guide to rates, terms, and repayments.
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Knowledge is power. Be in the know for financial betterment.

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    We've further increased our nation-leading deposit rates! Reach your goals with Lafayette Federal.

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    Enjoy our 2.02% APY³ Checking — a premium rate 50 times higher than the national average¹

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

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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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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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