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Bay Federal Credit Union introduces new first-time homebuyer program

Program offers first-time homebuyers 3 percent down payment and no closing costs

CAPITOLA, CA (March 24, 2021)

Bay Federal Credit Union has announced the introduction of its new First-Time Homebuyer Program to help members in the community make the move into homeownership.

The program offers potential homebuyers options beginning with a 3-percent down payment and no closing costs, and is available for owner-occupied single-family residences. Maximum loan amounts are $822,375 in Santa Cruz County and San Benito County and $739,450 in Monterey County. The term “First-Time Homebuyer” refers to those that have not owned a property in the last three years.

“As the cost of housing continues to climb, many people think owning their own home is out of reach,” said Bay Federal Credit Union President and CEO Carrie Birkhofer. “In the credit union tradition of ‘People Helping People,’ we are excited to offer this program to our members and make the dream of owning their own home a reality.”

Bay Federal Credit Union has a long history of helping people in the community. It was started in 1957 when local schoolteachers pooled their money to start a credit union. That investment has now grown into the area’s largest locally owned financial institution.

Bay Federal’s home loan consultants are renowned for their friendly, fast, and local service, and can assist with home purchases or refinances in the state of California. Potential first-time homebuyers who are interested in the program can apply online by visiting www.bayfed.com/firsthome  or by calling 831.479.6000 or toll-free at 888.4BAYFED, extension 304. The credit union’s home loan consultants will be with them every step of the way.


About Bay Federal Credit Union

Bay Federal Credit Union is a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution that serves over 86,000 members and 2,400 local businesses throughout Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey counties. With more than $1.6 billion in assets, Bay Federal is the largest member-owned financial institution in the region. The organization has been proudly serving its members and the community since 1957. Bay Federal is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, with a primary mission of promoting community development alongside their financial activities. Bay Federal has an award-winning employee volunteer program in which employees have given their own money and volunteer for numerous local schools, nonprofit organizations, and community events each year.

Contacts

Amy Ivey,
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer
Bay Federal Credit Union
831.477.8409
aivey@bayfed.com

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