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Purchase a Home

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House hunting? Take your rate along.

Our Lock & Shop program lets you lock in a discounted mortgage rate for up to 90 days while you find your perfect home.

  • Discounted rates
  • 90-day rate lock
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We’ll save you more

Whether it's your first home, forever home, or something in between, our experts can help. We offer low rates, fewer fees, and faster service on conventional, FHA, VA, and USDA mortgages. 

  • Find the best possible rate.
  • Save on closing costs.
  • No origination, processing, or credit report fees.
 I had an excellent experience. Erin Torrance was nothing short of amazing. She answered every question and was on top of seemingly every impossible task. It was quite the process this time, and she gave me the confidence to keep moving forward despite the many roadblocks and challenges. I couldn’t imagine having anywhere near the same experience with anyone else! 
— Haley B., SELCO member for 10 years
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First-time home buyer

In the market for your first home? Let us help you navigate the homebuying process to help you confidently make the best decisions along the way. Get started by checking out our mortgage calculators and some common FAQs.

Current Mortgage Rates

Product Type Rate APR
15 Year Fixed (Conforming) Rate6.125 % APR6.375 %
30 Year Fixed Conventional Rate6.750 % APR6.971 %
30 Year FHA Rate5.500 % APR6.329 %
30 Year VA Rate5.750 % APR6.024 %
30 Year USDA Rural Home Purchase Rate5.500 % APR6.128 %
30 Year Conventional Manufactured Home (no homes on rented land) Rate6.875 % APR7.035 %
30 Year FHA Manufactured Home (no homes on rented land) Rate5.625 % APR6.456 %
30 Year VA Manufactured Home (no homes on rented land) Rate5.500 % APR6.152 %

Lowest annual percentage rates shown. APR is based on individual credit qualifications and may be higher.

15-year home loan payment example: On a loan for $400,000 at 6.557% APR for 180 months (15 years), borrower would make 180 payments of $3,638.

30 year home loan payment example: On a loan for $400,000 at 7.186% APR for 360 months (30 years), borrower would make 360 payments of $2,712.

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We'll help crunch the numbers

Not sure how much home you can comfortably afford? Let our loan officers help break down the costs across different loan terms so you know all your options.

Resources

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First-Time Home Buyer? Get to Know Homeowners Insurance

Once you buy your new home, it's time to get to know the ins and outs of homeowners insurance to protect your investment.

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Demystifying Mortgage Terms, Part I

The financial industry is full of confusing terms. If you’re buying a home for the first time, a lot of terms will be thrown at you. Familiarizing yourself with them now will save you some head-scratching later.

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Organizing Your Household Finances

Learn how an organizing system for your financials can make all the difference. Whether it’s in a bulky metal filing cabinet or secure folders on your computer, the first thing to do is build a system.

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Buying a Home During Winter

Winter may not be the prime season for buying a home. But there are some surprising benefits of finding your dream home in the coldest months.