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Tap your equity. Keep your mortgage. With a Home Equity Line of Credit.
If you've been eyeing that kitchen remodel, bathroom refresh, or backyard project for a while now, you're not alone. Americans spent over $500 billion on home renovation in 2025.* The question isn't whether to do it. It's how to pay for it.
Building your dream home
Steps to make building your dream home a reality. Your careful planning and preparation and our low mortgage rates can help make building your own home a reality. But first, you’ll want to make sure you’re really ready by following these important steps.You can also visit LMCU.org/FinancialWellness to learn even more or use our handy calculators to see what it will take to open the door to your new address.
What You Need to Know Before Applying for a Mortgage Loan
Spring is here and the housing market is booming! Purchasing a new home is on many people’s minds, maybe even yours. Before you jump feet-first into the home buying process, you may want to first learn about what is involved when applying and qualifying for a mortgage.
Why Your Mortgage Loan Officer Matters
You’ll be spending a lot of time with your loan officer during the home financing process, so you want to be sure you work with someone who is responsive, helpful, and committed to getting you to the closing table. At LMCU, we have a 4.9-star rating from Zillow* for – you guessed it – responsiveness, helpfulness, and follow-through
Breaking down the down payment.
Three things to know before deciding how much to put down. How much should I put down on my new home? Can it impact my chances of getting a loan? How does my down payment affect my mortgage payment? If you’re buying a new home, you probably have questions about the down payment. Here are three things to know before deciding how much to put down.