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Take the stress out of refinancing or home buying with a Citadel Mortgage. Compare our low mortgage rates and flexible terms to determine which is best for you. Or, use our Mortgage Calculators to estimate payments and more. Talk to a Citadel Mortgage Loan Originator or schedule an appointment today and begin your journey!
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At Citadel, we believe that applying for a mortgage, buying a home or refinancing should be easy and convenient. Talk to a Home Loan Expert today!
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Get the information you need to buy a home.
First-Time Home Buyer
Our first-time homebuyer option is smart for new buyers, with a low down payment requirement and assistance throughout the process. Learn more and estimate your payment.
Citadel Mortgages
At Citadel, we offer a quick, easy and secure mortgage process and products that are tailored to your needs. Explore our options today!
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
Our Adjustable Rate Mortgage has a lower principal and interest payment the first 7 or 10 years, then adjusts each subsequent year. Use our mortgage calculator to estimate your payment.
Refinance Your Home
Consolidate debt or cash out for major purchases with low closing costs.
Borrow Using the Equity in My Home
Borrow from your home's equity to finance a home renovation or purchase. Learn about our Home Equity Loan and Line of Credit options.
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Explore tools to help manage your current Citadel Mortgage, Home Equity Loan, or HELOC.
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Making the decision to buy a home can be a difficult one. At Citadel, we're here to guide you through the home buying process. Check out our home buying guide to determine whether or not purchasing a home is the right choice for you.
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Serving Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery & Philadelphia Counties
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Hear From Our Members
Citadel Has Been Outstanding
“I wanted to thank the Citadel Mortgage team for all their hard work over the past few months. My wife and I settled late yesterday afternoon on the Equity Line of Credit. As always, the process went smoothly, and throughout the entire mortgage process Citadel has been outstanding. As a result, we have been loyal Citadel customers for years. We will continue to be loyal customers with Citadel in future as a result of the credit unions outstanding work.”
Pleasant, Polite and Professional
“Citadel is amazing! Thank you so much to Citadel’s Mortgage Team! I recently tried to get a HELOC with another bank and they didn’t communicate, denied me without any notice for equity, and gave me a low estimate. I told my husband that we should try Citadel. Going with Citadel was the best decision ever. The communication was on point and the process was a breath of fresh air. Everyone was so pleasant, polite, and professional. I’ve been telling everyone about my great experience!”
Switched to Citadel
“I switched to Citadel when I was in search of a loan to switch my home mortgage company. Citadel was the only one to accommodate me. They saved me money, which was great! After my wonderful experience with the mortgage process, I switched all my accounts over to Citadel. They have been super to me in all aspects of transactions and I am very pleased when I enter the bank, I feel like it's family.”
Everything Went Without A Hitch
“I just wanted to say ‘thank you’ to Citadel’s Mortgage Team for all of their work at to get our mortgage taken care of. Everything with our signing went through without a hitch. We are almost all moved in! ”
*Agreements and Disclosures
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Conventional Purchase
Rate expressed as Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and is subject to change without notice. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. APR shown is for first-lien position loans up to 97% Loan-To-Value (LTV) on single-family owner-occupied properties in PA, NJ, MD, and DE. Various APRs and terms are available. Loans will require borrower to purchase title insurance and appraisal. Lender fees will apply. LTVs above 80% must escrow taxes. LTVs below 80% may escrow taxes at request of homeowner. Offer is subject to credit approval, income verification and appraisal. Existing mortgage loans must be current and have no late payments in the last 12 consecutive months. Property insurance is required. If the collateral is determined to be in an area that has special flood areas, flood insurance will be required as well. Property cannot be a co-op or mobile home. Other restrictions may apply. *Rate as of .
Easy Refinance Program
Rate expressed as Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and is subject to change without notice. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. APR shown is for first-lien position loans up to 90% Loan-To-Value (LTV) on single-family owner-occupied properties in PA, NJ, MD, and DE. Various APRs and terms are available. Loans above $500,000 will require borrower to purchase title insurance. Loans above $400,000 will require an appraisal. Fees from current mortgage lender may apply. LTVs above 80% must escrow taxes. LTVs below 80% may escrow taxes at request of homeowner. Offer is subject to credit approval, income verification and market value assessment. Existing mortgage loans must be current and have no late payments in the last 12 consecutive months. Property insurance is required. If the collateral is determined to be in an area that has special flood areas, flood insurance will be required as well. Properties currently listed for sale are not eligible for this promotion. Property cannot be a co-op or mobile home. Minimum $50,000 in non-Citadel mortgage balances. Not available for purchasing new property. *Rate as of
Traditional Mortgage
Fixed Rate Mortgage Terms
Rate expressed as Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and is subject to change without notice. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. APR shown is for first-lien position loans up to 95% Loan-To-Value (LTV) on single-family owner-occupied properties in PA, NJ, MD, and DE. Various APRs and terms are available. Loans will require borrower to purchase title insurance and appraisal. Lender fees will apply. LTVs above 80% must escrow taxes. LTVs below 80% may escrow taxes at request of homeowner. Offer is subject to credit approval, income verification and appraisal. Existing mortgage loans must be current and have no late payments in the last 12 consecutive months. Property insurance is required. If the collateral is determined to be in an area that has special flood areas, flood insurance will be required as well. Properties currently listed for sale are not eligible. Property cannot be a co-op or mobile home. Other restrictions apply on cash-out mortgage loans. Rate as of .
Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
An Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) means that your payment may change in the future. Citadel ARM mortgages have a fixed rate for a period of time, then rates can adjust annually. The fixed rate period varies based on the ARM loan you select and is shown right in the name of the ARM loan. Citadel offers two ARM loans: a 7/1 ARM and 10/1 ARM. The ARM numbers, “7/1”, show how long the initial fixed rate lasts and how often the rate can change afterward.
For Example:
• A 7/1 ARM has a fixed interest rate until the 84th month (7 years) and can change every 12 months (1 year) after.
• A 10/1 ARM has a fixed interest rate until the 120th month (10 years) and can change every 12 months (1 year) after.
How is my rate calculated?
The initial fixed interest rate is based on interest rate, loan amount, and total term of the loan when your loan is closed. This is the discounted rate and lasts for 7 or 10 years depending on the ARM loan selected. The Adjustable Interest Rate is based on an interest rate index plus a margin. All of our Citadel ARM mortgage interest rates are based on the 1 Year UST CM (weekly), rounded to the nearest 0.125% (currently 0.08). More information about this index is available at www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h15. Our current margin is 2.5%.
How can my Interest Rate change?
Your interest rate can adjust when the initial fixed interest rate period ends, and every 12 months thereafter. Your interest rate will never increase or decrease more than 2 percentage points at any rate adjustment or 5% over the life of the loan. Your interest rate will never increase more than 5 percentage points over the initial discounted rate or be lower than 2.500%.
Condensed Refinance
Rate expressed as Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and is subject to change without notice. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. APR shown is for first-lien position loans up to 80% Loan-To-Value (LTV) on single-family owner-occupied properties in PA, NJ, MD, and DE. Various APRs and terms are available. There is no title insurance policy regardless of loan amount, however, loan amounts over $400,000 will require an appraisal. Lender fees will apply. Other restrictions may apply. LTVs below 80% may escrow taxes at request of homeowner. Offer is subject to credit approval, income verification, title search, and appraisal. Existing mortgage loans must be current and have no late payments in the last 12 consecutive months. Property insurance is required. If the collateral is determined to be in an area that has special flood areas, flood insurance will be required as well. Property cannot be a co-op or mobile home. *Rate as of .
Fixed Home Equity Loans
Rate expressed as Annual Percentage Rate (APR), and is subject to change without notice. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. APR shown is for second lien position loans up to 80% Loan-To-Value (LTV) on single-family owner-occupied properties in PA, NJ, MD, and DE. Loans above $500,000 will require borrower to purchase title insurance. Various APRs and terms are available up to 95% LTV with excellent credit. Lender fees will apply. Home equity third party fees ($415-$1,000). Offer is subject to credit approval, income verification and appraisal. Existing mortgage loans must be current and have no late payments in the last 12 consecutive months. Property insurance is required. If the collateral is determined to be in an area that has special flood areas, flood insurance will be required as well. Property cannot be a co-op or mobile home. Other restrictions may apply. *Rate as of .
Home Equity Line of Credit
Offers are subject to credit approval. APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Information accurate as of and may be withdrawn or subject to change without notice. Call (800) 666-0191 for current information. Loan to value (LTV) is determined by dividing all outstanding loan balances by the appraised value of the property. Loans above $500,000 will require borrower to purchase title insurance. All accounts, loans, and services are subject to approval and membership eligibility requirements. Loans are available on primary homes in PA, NJ, MD and DE. Consult your tax advisor about deductibility of interest. Property insurance is required. If the collateral is determined to be in an area that has special flood areas, flood insurance will be required as well.
Home Equity Line of Credit Terms and Fees: 6-month introductory APR = 1.99% for line amount of $100,000 or more; 2.99% $50,000-$99,999; 3.49% less than $49,999. Home equity line of credit APR is established using The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate 10 days prior to the end of the month and changes on the first of the following month. Current Prime Rate as of is 8.25%. Variable APR ranges from Prime (for lines $100,000 and above) to Prime + 2.99%, depending on credit, your final loan amount, loan term, loan to value and actual finance charges. Current home equity line of credit APR floor is 3.25%. Maximum APR is 18.00%. Maximum LTV = 90% with excellent credit. Closing costs include a recording fee which could vary depending on the state and/or county ($125 - $275). If line is closed within three years after opening, there is a $250 early termination fee.
