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HOMEBUYING: MUST-KNOW TIPS AND MUST-HAVE TOOLS

Given how much goes into buying your first home or your next home, it’s normal to have a lot of questions – but who you talk to about your mortgage matters as much as the numbers.

Here’s why so many people talk to the #1 mortgage lender in southern Wisconsin: Summit Credit Union.

TODAY, TOMORROW, OR SOMEDAY: EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS

Whether you’re currently shopping for a home or making plans for the future, Summit’s mortgage loan officers are happy to sit down and walk through all the possibilities with you.

“WHERE DO I START?”

We’ll take you through the entire process, start to finish, so you know what to expect along the way.

“AM I READY TO DO THIS AGAIN?”

We’ll look at your individual situation. If you’re ready to make the move to a new home, great. If not, we’ll help you make plans to get there.

“I DON’T KNOW WHAT I DON’T KNOW… HELP!”

Even if this isn’t a new experience for you, it’s still a lot to process. So we’ll make sure you have all the info you need, even if you didn’t know how to ask.

YOU TELL US WHEN. YOU TELL US WHERE. WE’LL SHOW YOU HOW.

Have your eye on a house? We’ll gladly run the numbers for you. We’ll also run them on ant others you’re considering, just to help you be sure you’re making the right choice.

Convenient meeting hours: Schedule an appointment online – or call us and we’ll happily help find a time that works for everyone.

Finding the right mortgage: Short term or long term, fixed rate or variable rate, we’ll help you choose the rates and terms that make the most of your money.

THE INS AND OUTS YOU NEED TO KNOW

Mortgage Calculators: Explore your options. Crunch some numbers. See how the home you want to buy might fit into your monthly budget

Common mistakes to avoid: Want to avoid homebuying headaches? Our “How Not to Buy a Home” video will guide you through the do’s and don’t’s.

Hey, First-Time Homebuyers! : Our First-Time Homebuyers Handbook teaches you how to make all the right moves – from a down payment to closing.

Words of Wisdom: Amortize? Escrow? We’ve defines all the terms you need to “speak home loans” in our Mortgage Glossary.

Visit our Mortgage Resource Center for full access to all these tools and more.

HOMEBUYERS AFTER 5: READY TO HAVE SOME FUN?

Buying a home is an exciting time. Join our mortgage loan officers, Realtors, other home experts and like-minded homebuyers for Summit’s “Homebuyers After 5”.

Get prequalified on the spot!

LET’S DO THIS

Whatever the rate, term or budget, we know that buying a home is always a big deal. Whether this is your first, second, third or last time through the process, we make a point of making you feel comfortable. And we choose to go above and beyond to help you choose wisely. No wonder so many people come to Summit.

#1 Mortgage Lender in Southern Wisconsin*

*#1 mortgage lender based on number of mortgages recorded with counties' registers of deeds.

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