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Regardless of your Hudson Valley mortgage needs, TEG Federal Credit Union’s local lending experts provide exceptional service. They’ll go the extra mile to understand your situation and find the best financing solution for you.

Buying a home can seem overwhelming. You are bound to have questions about getting your home loan. We will answer your questions. Let us help you navigate the mortgage process step-by-step. Speak to a Mortgage Officer today.

Pathway to Homeownership

Guides

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TEGFCU Homebuyer Guide
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Construction Loan Guide
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Renovation Loan Guide

Tools

Calculator Toolkit
Calculator
Toolkit
Document Checklist
Document
Checklist
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The Home
Loan Tool Kit

Resources, Tools & Information

Discover the latest mortgage rates and find the best option for you.

Join our First-Time Home Buyer Webinar for expert advice and tips.

Facing financial difficulties? Learn about your options.

Need to file a claim? Find out how to navigate the process smoothly.

With low fees, we keep your closing costs low. Find your dream loan.

Everything you need to know about Annual Percentage Rates.

See your options with financing with TEGFCU Mortgage Center

Have everything you need? Make sure with our Document Checklist.

A – Z Mortgage Terminology

Have questions? We have answers.

Learn about your home loan.

See what matches your budget.

2nd look program

Let Us Take a Second Look and Get $100

If you are pre-approved by another lender, TEG would like the opportunity to provide you with our own pre-approval decision, so that you can compare, and to thank you for taking a second look we will give you $100.

Mortgage Articles

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Closing costs typically are about 3-5% of your new home’s purchase price. This amount may vary, however, based on your…
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Should You Buy or Sell Now? The housing market is always changing, and in recent years, it has become more…
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Are you contemplating buying a home this year? Taking such a significant leap forward is a crucial milestone. Life-changing events…
Rising Home Mortgage Interest rates
Buying a home is one of the most significant investments you’ll make. Low mortgage rates have made it easier for…
Adjustable Rate Mortgage
An adjustable-rate mortgage, or ARM, is a home loan with an interest rate that can change periodically. This means that…
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The national trend of homebuyers seeking out properties in need of renovations has established a firm foothold in the Hudson…

Know exactly what you qualify for!

Start searching for your new home, knowing the loan amount, interest rate, and monthly payment you could qualify for. Not only will you know what you can afford, but you’ll get a competitive edge since you’ll be able to make a solid offer when you find the right house.

Free Mortgage Pre-Approval

What Happens During the Purchase Processing?

Meet with the Loan Officer and get Pre-Approved

Shop for a House

Negotiate the Home Purchase Details

Complete the Full Mortgage ApplicationTest

Submit to Underwriting, Final Approval

Close on your Mortgage

Not sure where to start?
Our Mortgage Officers are here to help.

Matt Bannan

Matthew Bannan

SENIOR MORTGAGE OFFICER

NMLS# 404022
Darren DiBenedetto

Darren Dibenedetto

Senior Mortgage Officer

NMLS# 404038
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Jessica Schoen

Senior Mortgage Officer

NMLS# 22486
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Jeffrey Shields

Mortgage Officer

NMLS# 1466211
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Scott McNally

Mortgage Officer

NMLS# 1841508

We Do Business in Accordance with Federal Fair Lending Laws – Fair Housing Poster.

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Notice – The HMDA data about our residential mortgage lending are available for review. The data show: Geographic distribution of loans and applications Ethnicity, race, sex, and income of applicants and borrowers Information about loan approvals and denials. HMDA data for many other financial institutions are also available online. For more information, visit the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website.

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