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CONSTRUCTION LOANS

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Let’s build the dream

  1. Pay off an existing land loan or finance new construction
  2. Available for single and multi-family homes
  3. Wrapped up in a single, fixed-rate mortgage

Finance up to 95% of your project’s value

We meet you where you are with options to help you achieve your building goals.

  • Keep it easy with streamlined financing
  • Save with interest-only payments during construction
  • Borrow up to 95% of your building’s value
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Simply by being a member you’re helping to make a difference across our communities.

  • Affordable Housing

    We’re helping more people find homes and essential shelter through partnerships with nonprofits and local government.

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  • Food Access

    We fund programs that help fight food insecurity across our communities.

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Construction Loan Rates

Current interest rates

Loan TypeInterest RatePointsAPR
30-Year Fixed6.375%0.006.632%
30-Year Fixed Jumbo6.375%0.006.495%
1/1 ARM Land Loan9.625%0.0010.572%

Effective date: September 15, 2024

Construction Loan Disclosures

Annual Percentage Rate (APR) shown is the lowest rate offered, including discounts and based on credit score. Rates are subject to change without notice.

The Fixed 30 Year Construction loan term begins with a 12 month interest only construction period followed by a fully amortized re-payment period for the remaining 348 months.

Construction loans are only available if home is being built in New Hampshire or Maine.

Construction Mortgage Payment Example

A payment example for a Construction Mortgage Loan with $100,000 loan amount and 6.250% interest rate and annual percentage rate of 6.863% will have a monthly principal and interest payment of $623.02.

The APR in the payment example was effective on April 20, 2023. The current APR may be different than the APR used in the payment example.

1/1 Land Loan (ARM)

The 1/1 Land Loan ARM offers a fixed rate for 1 year and adjusts to a 1-year ARM after that period. The interest rate and monthly payment may adjust annually based on the 1-year U.S Treasury, plus a margin of 6 percentage Points. Caps are 2% annual and 6% lifetime.

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Banking is better for our members with fair rates, affordable loans, and promising financial futures. And money can do more when put back into projects for affordable housing and helping those that need a hand up.

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