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May 9, 2018
Buying 101: 6 Steps to Home
Are your neighbors making too much noise? Is your mom stealing clothes from your closet? Are your roommates leaving the place a mess? Then it’s time to find a home of your own. Grow Financial can help. Talk to a Grow Real Estate Loan Officer at 800.839.6328, ext. 2694.
1. Financial Prep
What’s your credit score? Higher scores get you lower rates on your mortgage. Also, get a free copy of your credit report at annualcreditreport.com.
Have at least $5,000 to $10,000 for down payment, fees and closing costs.2. Pre-Qualify: 800.839.6328, ext. 2694
See how much financing you qualify for, and your best options.
Realtors need to see a preapproval before showing you homes.3. Get Realtor, Go Hunting
Get recommendations for realtors from friends, and do a search. Go with someone you trust.
Don’t fall in love with the first house you see. You’ll know it when you find it!4. Make an Offer
Don’t low ball. Be fair, be willing to negotiate.
Buyer accepts? Now you’re almost ready to close!5. Appraisal & Inspection
We’ll send an appraiser out to the home you’re buying, to ensure the list price reflects the true value of the home.
Have a reputable home inspector look closely at the house you’re buying, also schedule a termite inspection.6. Closing
This takes place at the office of the title company.
Review your loan documents before signing.
Get the keys and open the door to your new home!Questions? Talk to a Grow Real Estate Loan Officer at 800.839.6328, ext. 2694.
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How to Find Your Routing & Account Numbers
When you make a payment online, by phone or on a mobile device, you may be asked for our routing number and your checking account number. Credit unions and banks use these numbers to identify accounts and make sure money gets where it’s supposed to be. You’ll also need to provide your routing and checking account numbers for:
- Direct deposits
- Electronic checks
- Military allotments
- Wire transfers
Where to Find Your Routing & Checking Account Numbers
Your personal checks include both our routing number and your account number, as shown on the Grow check example below.
Don’t have a Grow check? No worries.
Visit any Grow store and ask for a Direct Deposit Form. It lists both your routing number and checking account number.
Making a Loan Payment
When it comes to making payments, we try to make it as painless as possible to pay your loan every month. We have several different ways to pay, including convenient online options.
Pay Online
You have two ways to pay online by transferring funds from another bank or credit union.
- Grow Online Banking (Preferred payment method for any loan)
This is the simplest way to pay your loan. You can make one-time payments or set up automatic recurring payments in Grow Online Banking. Once you log in, select “Transfer/Payments” from the menu. If you’re not enrolled in Grow Online Banking yet, you can set up your account in just a few minutes.
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- Debit Card or ACH (Available for auto, personal loans and HELOCs)
Note: ACH and debit card payments are not available for credit cards or most mortgages, except HELOCs.
We accept ACH payments with no additional fees or Mastercard® and Visa® debit cards with a convenience fee of $4.95. To get started with an online ACH or debit card payment, select Pay Now below.
Pay Now
Pay by Mail
You can also pay any Grow loan by check through the mail. Please remember to include your account number and Grow loan number on the check. (For credit card payments, please do not write your 16-digit credit card number on the check, which can cause a delay in processing the payment.)
Address for auto, credit card, personal loan and HELOC payments:
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 75466
Chicago, IL 60675-5466Address for personal first or second mortgages and home equity payments:
Grow Financial Federal Credit Union
P.O. Box 11733
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