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See the numbers of how we supported our communities

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Home Loans

Newlyweds Jesse and Alex in front of their new home, purchased with a Self-Help mortgage.

Home loans built to support our communities. 

Whether you're a first-time buyer or longtime owner, we offer home loans, refinance loans and HELOCs that are designed to help you achieve homeownership and that offer support well after your keys are in hand.

Equity Boost Home Loan

Equity Boost makes homeownership more possible for first-generation homebuyers and borrowers with modest incomes.

Self-Help 100 Home Loan

This affordable option only requires a 1-4% contribution with no income or purchase price limits.

Standard Portfolio Home Loan

These home loans are a great choice if you have a down payment of at least 3% and want to lower your monthly payment.

Mortgage Refinance

When you love your home but not your current mortgage, refinancing allows us to adjust your home loan to meet your changing needs.

Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC)

Use your home equity to tap into an affordable line of credit for home renovations, debt consolidation or unexpected expenses.

Homeownership Resources

Explore resources for all stages of your homeownership journey and find helpful information you can use when you're buying a home, ready to refinance or want to access home equity.

Compare our products:
Equity Boost Home Loan

For first-generation homebuyers and homebuyers with modest incomes

Self-Help 100 Home Loan

An affordable option for borrowers with higher incomes

Standard Portfolio Home Loan

Ideal if you want to make a larger down payment on your home

Down Payment
0% down payment
0% down payment
As low as 3%
Minimum Credit Score
580
620
580
Private Mortgage Insurance
None
None
None
Features
  • Closing costs can be financed into the loan (must contribute at least 1% of purchase price toward closing costs)
  • Can be combined with down payment assistance, if available
  • Lower interest rate and monthly payment
  • Receive $2,000 toward a rainy-day fund when you save with our SAFE Home Account
  • Borrower contributes 1-4% of purchase price towards closing costs
  • Can be combined with down payment assistance, if available
  • No income or purchase price limits