RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES
Whether you’re just starting out, moving to the home of your dreams, or downsizing, Fleetwood Bank understands your unique needs and can find the solution to get you into the home you desire. Fleetwood Bank is proud to provide the type of hometown hospitality and customer service that only a local bank can offer, with fast approvals, use of local title services, and in-house underwriting and processing.
At Fleetwood Bank, we take the time to listen. We’ll walk you through the often complicated process, making it simple and easier to understand. Most importantly, we are with you through the entire process — from application, through settlement and after, to answer your questions and provide solutions.
Residential Mortgage Options
A Conventional Mortgage is a mortgage in which the interest rate does not change during the entire term of the loan (also known as a Fixed-Rate Mortgage). These loans are used to buy a home or borrow money against the value of a home you already own. Loan terms usually range from 10 to 30 years and have fixed interest rates. With Private Mortgage Insurance, you can finance the home of your dreams with as little as 5% down.
Construction to permanent loans work by providing you with the funding you need to build the home and mortgage in a single loan package. When you take out a construction to permanent loan, you’re typically only required to make interest payments during the construction process. Construction to permanent loans eliminate the need for two different loans. Instead, you get a single loan to purchase the land and build the home that will convert to a permanent mortgage when construction is complete. Loan terms typically range from 15 to 30 years and have fixed interest rates. You need as little as 10% down.
A land loan — sometimes referred to as a lot loan — is used to finance the purchase of a plot of land. You can take out a land loan if you’re interested in buying a piece of land to build a home or use for personal purposes. Our Lot Loan program provides you with the protection of a fixed 10-year rate mortgage. Finance up to 75% of the land’s value for improved lots and up to 65% for unimproved lots.
A swing loan is a short-term loan that homebuyers often use in real estate transactions to finance the purchase of a new home before selling their existing home. The borrower takes out the loan against their current home to finance the purchase of a new property. The Swing Loan is a 12-month interest only loan. You can borrow up to 80% of the value of your home.
Being a landlord isn’t always easy, but financing your rental home can be! We provide Investment Property Loans for those interested in buying second homes (of up to four units) and investment properties. Investment Property Loans can be used for either purchasing an investment property or refinancing an existing property. Loan terms usually range from 10 to 30 years and have fixed interest rates. You need a minimum of 20% down.
Looking to refinish a basement, make repairs or add on to your home? Home Improvement Loans can fund small cosmetic projects or large-scale renovations and construction. Because a Home Improvement Loan is a type of mortgage loan, its interest can often be deducted at tax time (Consult a tax advisor to determine if this applies to your situation).
Government home loans are mortgages that are guaranteed or issued by a federal agency to help first-time home buyers, rural residents, veterans and others buy, refinance or improve a home.
Pre-Qualification Program
Pre-qualification allows you to know how much house you can afford based on your credit, income and assets. Pre-qualifying for a home mortgage should be simple and fast. At Fleetwood Bank, your mortgage scenario may be conditionally qualified in as little as 30 minutes! Need a pre-qualification letter for your realtor? We can generate a 90 day pre-qualification letter that allows you to start looking for the house or property that is right for you.
Questions? Reach Out Today!
Whether you are buying, building, or refinancing, our Mortgage Sales Manager is here to help! For local, personalized service contact us today or start your Mortgage Application by clicking here.
Karen Waters
Assistant Vice President,
Mortgage Sales Manager
NMLS# 742670
1 South Franklin Street Fleetwood, PA 19522
Office: 484.334.4914 | Mobile: 484.769.4708
Fax: 610.944.8972
"Special thanks to you and the entire FB team for the responsiveness and professionalism throughout the construction loan process."
"I am impressed with how you work and how efficient you are with closing. In the future, I will definitely make Fleetwood Bank the preferred lender. I can be rest assured that I have found a great team."