MORTGAGE KNOWLEDGE CENTER

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Current Interest Rates
Conventional Fixed

5.875% (6.042% APR)1

FHA Fixed

5.375% (6.253% APR)2

VA Fixed

5.375% (5.657% APR)3

Jumbo Fixed

6.375% (6.523% APR)4

Talk to a Home Loan Expert

What You'll Learn:

How to avoid common mortgage mistakes and get to closing with confidence.

Topic Discussed:

Purchase, Homebuying 101, First Time Homebuyer, Getting a Mortgage

Expected Read Time:

6 MINS

Published:

July 16, 2021

Learn about the most common mortgage application mistakes homebuyers make and how to avoid them.

What You'll Learn:

Key FHA loan benefits, requirements, special loan options, and more.

Topic Discussed:

FHA, First Time Homebuyer, Getting Started

Expected Read Time:

5 MINS

Published:

November 25, 2022

Explore the key benefits of FHA loans, from low down payments to flexible credit requirements, and more.

What You'll Learn:

How to prepare, gather documents, and successfully close on your home.

Topic Discussed:

Purchase, Homebuying 101, Getting a Mortgage

Expected Read Time:

4 MINS

Published:

November 5, 2021

Prepare for closing day with tips on reviewing disclosures, what to bring, key documents to sign, common delays, and more.

What You'll Learn:

Key steps to assess finances, set priorities, and buy your ideal home.

Topic Discussed:

Purchase, First Time Homebuyer, Finding a Home

Expected Read Time:

6 MINS

Published:

October 29, 2021

Explore five essential steps to prepare for buying a home, from defining your priorities to organizing finances and more.

What You'll Learn:

Factors that affect jumbo rates and how to qualify for the best one.

Topic Discussed:

Purchase, Jumbo Loans, First Time Homebuyer, Getting Started

Expected Read Time:

4 MINS

Published:

May 14, 2021

Discover how jumbo loan rates work, how they compare to conventional mortgages, and what factors help you qualify for the best rate.

Disclosures

1Conventional Loans

Except for holidays, rates are updated Monday through Friday at 10:15am EST. The advertised rates and points are subject to change. The information provided is based on 1.0 discount point, which equals 1.0 percent of the loan amount, and assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property with a 30-year, conforming, fixed-rate loan. Loan amount of $400,000; loan-to-value ratio of 75%; credit score of 760; and DTI of 18% or less. The property is an existing single-family home and will be used as a primary residence. The advertised rates are based on certain assumptions and loan scenarios, and the rate you may receive will depend on your individual circumstances, including your credit history, loan amount, down payment, and our internal credit criteria. Other rates, points, and terms may be available. All loans are subject to credit and property approval.

Rates quoted require a loan origination fee of 1%; not to exceed $1,995. Speak to a PenFed Mortgage Loan Officer for additional details.

2FHA Loans

Except for holidays, rates are updated Monday through Friday at 10:15am EST. The advertised rates and points are subject to change. The information provided is based on 1.0 discount point, which equals 1.0 percent of the loan amount, and assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property with a 30-year, conforming, fixed-rate loan. Loan amount of $400,000; loan-to-value ratio of 96.5%; credit score of 760; and DTI of 18% or less. The property is an existing single-family home and will be used as a primary residence. The advertised rates are based on certain assumptions and loan scenarios, and the rate you may receive will depend on your individual circumstances, including your credit history, loan amount, down payment, and our internal credit criteria. Other rates, points, and terms may be available. All loans are subject to credit and property approval.

Rates quoted require a loan origination fee of 1%; not to exceed $1,995. Speak to a PenFed Mortgage Loan Officer for additional details.

3VA Loans

Except for holidays, rates are updated Monday through Friday at 10:15am EST. The advertised rates and points are subject to change. The information provided is based on 1.125 discount point, which equals 1.125 percent of the loan amount, and assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property with a 30-year, conforming, fixed-rate loan. Loan amount of $450,000; loan-to-value ratio of 95%; credit score of 760; and DTI of 18% or less. The property is an existing single-family home and will be used as a primary residence. The advertised rates are based on certain assumptions and loan scenarios, and the rate you may receive will depend on your individual circumstances, including your credit history, loan amount, down payment, and our internal credit criteria. Other rates, points, and terms may be available. All loans are subject to credit and property approval.

Rates quoted require a loan origination fee of $995.

4Jumbo Loans

Except for holidays, rates are updated Monday through Friday at 10:15am EST. The advertised rates and points are subject to change. The information provided is based on 1.25 discount point, which equals 1.25 percent of the loan amount, and assumes the purpose of the loan is to purchase a property with a 30-year, non-conforming, fixed-rate loan. Loan amount of $1,009,000; loan-to-value ratio of 70%; credit score of 760; and DTI of 18% or less. The property is an existing single-family home and will be used as a primary residence. The advertised rates are based on certain assumptions and loan scenarios, and the rate you may receive will depend on your individual circumstances, including your credit history, loan amount, down payment, and our internal credit criteria. Other rates, points, and terms may be available. All loans are subject to credit and property approval.

Rates quoted require a loan origination fee of 1%; not to exceed $1,995. Speak to a PenFed Mortgage Loan Officer for additional details.

Fixed Rate Advance Lock-In You may lock in an Annual Percentage Rate for Advances during the Advance Period. During your Advance Period, you may choose to have three separate Fixed Rate Advances locked in at any one time, with a maximum of two new Fixed Rate Advances per calendar year. Each Fixed Rate Advance must equal or exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) and you may not request a Fixed Rate Advance that would cause the amount you owe to exceed your Credit Limit. The only term option for your Fixed Rate Advance is 240 months (“Fixed Rate Advance Term”). However, the term of your Fixed Rate Advance cannot exceed your Repayment Period.

This credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Rates are current as of April 2026 unless otherwise noted and are subject to change.

APY = Annual Percentage Yield
APR = Annual Percentage Rate