Minimum down payment and maximum loan
First mortgage for primary residences
Single-family homes, condominiums and townhomes
3% down payment:
loans to $1,000,000 (97% LTV)
5% down payment:
loans to $1,500,000 (95% LTV)
10% down payment:
loans to $2,000,000 (90% LTV)
15% down payment:
loans to $2,500,000 (85% LTV)
20% down payment:
loans to $3,000,000 (80% LTV)
25% down payment:
loans to $3,500,000 (75% LTV)
30% down payment:
loans to $5,000,000 (70% LTV)
2-4 unit
primary residences
20% down payment:
loans to $3,000,000 (80% LTV)
25% down payment:
loans to $3,500,000 (75% LTV)
30% down payment:
loans to $5,000,000 (70% LTV)
Cash out is available for refinance transactions with at least 20% down payment (up to 80% LTV).
First-time homebuyers
3% down payment:
loans to $1,000,000 (97% LTV)
5% down payment:
loans to $1,500,000 (95% LTV)
Ask a Loan Officer or Member Service Representative about lower mortgage insurance premiums and discounted appraisal fee.
Learn more about our First-Time Homebuyer Program.
First mortgage for secondary residences or vacation homes
30% down payment:
loans to $2,000,000 (70% LTV)
Single-family residence only.
Purchase or limited cash-out refinance option.
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