Make your dream home a reality.

To us, it’s more than just a mortgage, it’s getting you into your dream home.

Whether you’ve got your eye on a particular piece of property or just beginning your search, your credit union is a good place to start. It’s best to get pre-approved before you shop or land the best rate once you find the home of your dreams. You’ll find plenty of options in our Online Mortgage Loan Center.

The Online Mortgage Loan Center is located via Digital Banking. It is a great place to find:

  • Information about purchasing or refinancing a home
  • The latest mortgage rates
  • The online forms you need to complete a full application

Note:  If a first-time application is being made, please select Create Account, following the onscreen prompts to enroll securely.  Your existing Digital Banking login credentials are not recognized by the mortgage application software.  

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5.78%
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As low as
30 Year Fixed
5.72%
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As low as
20 Year Fixed
5.21%
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As low as
15 Year Fixed
6.57%
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As low as
7/1 ARM 30 Year^
6.63%
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As low as
5/1 ARM 30 Year^

Purchase your perfect home.

Buy, refinance or remodel . . . we make home loans easy.

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  • Preferred lender of John Deere Relocation
  • Pre-Qualification available
  • On-time closing
  • In-house processing and underwriting
  • Deere preferred relocation specialist
  • Updates throughout your loan process
  • First time homebuyer 3% down program, which can be entirely from gift funds
  • Competitive rates and fees
  • Personalized experience
  • Same day approvals
  • Credit guidance
  • Reduced mortgage insurance
  • No obligation consultation with a DECU mortgage expert

Refinance your current mortgage.

Refinancing can save you money.

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  • Competitive rates and fees
  • Personalized options and experience
  • Potentially lower your monthly mortgage payment
  • Pay off your mortgage faster
  • Consolidate debt
  • Same day approvals
  • In-house processing and underwriting
  • Extend loan terms
  • No obligation consultation with DECU mortgage expert
  • Credit guidance
  • Reduced mortgage insurance

Get your first place.

Don't wait for your first place.

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  • Finance up to 100% of your home’s purchase price.
  • You don’t have to pay mortgage insurance.
  • Realize your dream of home ownership now.
  • Save the money you would normally use on a down payment.
  • DECU services all the mortgages we finance.
  • Your interest rate can be lower than a fixed rate mortgage
  • Learn more here

Use these calculators to decide what home buying experience is for you.
Mortgage Calculators

Home Affordability
Time to Refinance?
Rent or Buy?
Compare Two Mortgage Loans
Annual Percentage Rate Calculator
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Meet our Mortgage Team

Maggie Pavano AVP Mortgage Sales

Maggie Pavano

AVP, Mortgage Sales
NMLS: 804907 • More info

APPLY WITH MAGGIE

Dan Schimanski

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 6043 • More info

APPLY WITH DAN
Jake Dawson DECU Mortgage Loan Officer

Jake Dawson

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 400489 • More info

APPLY WITH JAKE
Laura Laxy Mortgage Loan Officer

Laura Laxy

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 27873 • More info

APPLY WITH LAURA
Rick Bormann DECU Mortgage Loan Officer

Rick Bormann

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 400127 • More info

APPLY WITH RICK
Tyler Brockman

Tyler Brockman

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 921037 • More info

APPLY WITH TYLER
Justin Klinkhammer

Justin Klinkhammer

Mortgage Loan Originator
NMLS: 243661 • More info

APPLY WITH JUSTIN

Note:  If a first time application is being made, please select Create Account, following the onscreen prompts to enroll securely.  Your existing Digital Banking login credentials are not recognized by the mortgage application software.  

Homebuyer Resources

Applicant checklist

Download this checklist to make sure you have everything you need.

Homebuyer's checklist

Use this list to compare the houses you’ve visited.

Mortgage application checklist

Have a smooth closing by gathering your paperwork.

Moving timeline

Plan and prepare for your move.

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