Homebuyer Hot Take #1: Most people who buy a home need a mortgage (home loan). The cost to borrow is your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) which represents the actual yearly cost of funds over the term of the loan. Always compare APR between lenders, NOT just the interest rate. See our current rates below or click here for more about home loan interest rates.
Mortgage Rates
*APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Rates, terms and conditions are subject to change and may vary based on credit worthiness, qualifications and collateral conditions. If you are interested in a mortgage loan that is not a 15 year or 30 year term, please contact our Mortgage Concierge at 623.580.6020 about terms from 5-30 years.
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Please contact us at 623.580.6020 for FHA and VA rates.
Homebuyer Hot Take #2: There are several types of mortgages: Conventional, FHA, VA and more. Talk to a mortgage specialist to learn more.
20% The amount that allows you to forego mortgage premium insurance and the recommended down payment amount when possible.
5% The typical down payment amount required for a conventional mortgage loan.
3% The down payment amount that first-time homebuyer loans may qualify for with Copper State Credit Union.
0% Certain programs allow 0% down payment for those who qualify.
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We partner with organizations that can help with down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers?
Homebuyer Hot Take #3: The higher the down payment, the less the buyer will need to borrow, the lower their monthly payments, and the less they'll pay in interest over the long term.
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Use this calculator to see how much your mortgage will cost over time and to see how your potential payment is split between principal and interest. Also check out our Mortgage Comparison Tool and our What Mortgage Can I Afford? virtual tool.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and its use does not guarantee an extension of credit.
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The S.A.F.E. Act
The Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (S.A.F.E. Act) is a federal law designed to improve protection for consumers and reduce fraud in mortgage lending. Under this law, individual Mortgage Loan Originators (MLOs) must register in the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS).
All of Copper State Credit Union's mortgage loan originators are highly trained mortgage specialists who are registered with the Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS). Locate your Mortgage Loan Originator's (MLOs) NMLS "ID," or contact us at 623.580.6000 with any questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a mortgage loan?
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A mortgage is a type of loan used to purchase or maintain a home or property. The borrower agrees to pay the lender over time, typically in a series of regular payments that are divided into principal and interest. The property then serves as collateral to secure the loan.
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Which mortgage documents are needed for pre-approval?
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Getting ready to apply or get pre-qualified for a mortgage loan? Congratulations, that is awesome! Now is the perfect time to start gathering your needed documentation. Here is a checklist of documents you'll likely need to provide to your mortgage lender.
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Do you offer down payment assistance?
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Yes, we are part of the Workforce Initiative Subsidy for Homeownership (WISH) program to provide down payment assistance to our community families. Contact us at 623.580.6000 or 800.224.3330 to speak with a Mortgage Loan Specialist to see if you qualify.
Disclosure
1The $500 gift card promotional incentive is based on new mortgage purchases only. Mortgage refinances from Copper State Credit Union or another financial institution are not applicable. Promotion ends March 31, 2025. Restrictions may apply. Offer subject to change without notice. Any earned promotional incentive will be reported to the IRS for tax purposes. NMLS # 410376
2A one-time processing fee is charged as a part of your mortgage loan.
3APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Rates, terms and conditions are subject to change and may vary based on credit worthiness, qualifications and collateral conditions. All loans are subject to approval. For a $250,000 loan with a 20% down payment a 6.77% APR for a 30 year term, the monthly payment would be $1,281 (excluding property tax and insurance); for a $250,000 loan with a 20% down payment at 6.64% APR for a 15 year term, the monthly payment would be $1,742 (excluding property tax and insurance). 1% Origination Fee may apply.
4Meet income eligibility guidelines, as published by the Bank at the time of enrollment in the WISH Program and is at or below 80% of the HUD area median income.
5The homebuyer must have successfully completed, and the Member must certify completion of, a homebuyer’s counseling program provided by, or based on one provided by, an organization recognized as experienced in
homebuyer counseling.
6First-time homebuyer is defined as an individual who has never owned a home before, an individual who has not owned a home for at least three years and for married couples, if one spouse is a homeowner but the other spouse has never owned before, then, according to the FHA, both spouses are considered first-time homebuyers.
7WISH Set-Aside funds may be used only as a grant toward the down payment and/or reasonable and customary closing costs for the purchase by an eligible household of an owner-occupied housing unit to be used as the
household’s primary residence.