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Casa Dorinda Branch Update - The Casa Dorinda branch will be closed October 7th, 8th, 13th, and 14th. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Casa Dorinda Branch Update - The Casa Dorinda branch will be closed October 7th, 8th, 13th, and 14th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Learn More

Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day - Our offices will be closed October 12th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day - Our offices will be closed October 12th in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Home Lending

Home Lending Resources

Home buying can be complicated. We're here to make it easier to find answers to your questions.

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Ready to be a homeowner?

Check out these video guides, application requirements, and other resources designed to get you the answers you need to make informed decisions throughout your homebuying journey.

Video Guides

Check out these short videos to quickly get up to speed on the home buying process and things to look out for.

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Curious what you will need to apply?

Being prepared can speed up the application and decision process. Check out what you will need to apply.

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Additional Mortgage Resources

The following links will take you trusted external resources from recognizable entities. We provide these links for your convenience, however they are not a direct representation of our documentation or approval process.

A step by step guide from the CFPB that can help you make informed decisions along your path to owning a home – click here.

The Federal Reserve Board maintains a web page with consumer information, including a section on home mortgages. The section covers topics such as finding the best mortgage and understanding ARMs - click here.

Freddie Mac is a publicly held corporation chartered by Congress to increase the supply of funds that mortgage lenders, such as commercial banks, mortgage bankers, savings institutions, and credit unions, can make available to homebuyers and multifamily investors. This Freddie Mac site offers a step-by-step tutorial on the home buying decision process and the mortgage application process - click here.

The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the preeminent association representing the real estate finance industry. Their consumer information site contains several tools and guides to aid in purchasing or refinancing a home - click here.

What happens after you complete the purchase process? This U.S. Postal Service site provides all kinds of tools and tips to help make the moving process easier - click here.

U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website provides extensive information about buying a home including affordability, borrower's rights, tips and tricks for shopping for a loan, and details about different home buying programs including FHA loan programs and other special programs - click here.

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