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Mortgage Loan Options

Fixed-Rate Owner-Occupied Mortgages


Lock in stability with predictable monthly payments and competitive rates on mortgages that meet standard lending limits.

First-Time Home Buyer Program


Start your journey towards owning a home with low down payment options, competitive rates, and personal guidance.

Construction to Permanent Mortgage Loans


Build your dream home with one convenient loan closing that seamlessly transitions from construction financing to a long-term mortgage.

Fixed-Rate Jumbo Mortgages


Finance a higher-value home with a fixed-rate jumbo loan that offers long-term predictability and flexible terms.

Adjustable Rate Mortgages


Benefit from a lower initial interest rate and flexible payment options with an adjustable-rate mortgage that adapts over time.

Non-Owner-Occupied Mortgages


For those looking for a seasonal, 1-4 family or condominium investment property, contact our lenders for details.

Owner-Occupied Second Home Mortgages


Fixed or adjustable rate loans for second homes with year-round occupancy. Please contact a lender for details.

Owner-Occupied Condominium Mortgages


Fixed or adjustable rate loans for owner-occupied condos. Please contact a lender for details.

Mortgage Loan Highlights

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All Personal Mortgage Loans are supported by an Essex Bank team of experienced and local lenders, plus these features:

Flexible Terms: Choose from a variety of repayment schedules designed to fit your budget and long-term goals.

Competitive Rates: Take advantage of mortgage rates that help keep your monthly payments affordable.

Product Options: Select from the wide range of mortgages listed above and tailor a solution to your homeownership plans.

Quick Approvals: Get answers quickly and move forward with confidence thanks to streamlined applications and local lending decisions.

 

Compare Essex Bank Personal Mortgages

Compare each mortgage and find the right one for your home:

Fixed Rate Mortgages Jumbo Mortgages First-Time Homebuyer Program* Construction to Permanent Loans Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Loan Purpose Purchase or refinance Purchase or refinance Purchase Home construction and permanent financing Purchase or refinance
Loan Type Conventional Conventional Conventional Construction to Permanent Conventional
Interest Rate Option Fixed Fixed or Adjustable Fixed or Adjustable Fixed or Adjustable Adjustable
Loan Term Options 15, 20, or 30 years 15, 20, or 30 years 15, 20, or 30 years First year interest only, then 15, 20, or 30 years 5/6, 7/6, and 10/6 options
Down Payment Requirement As low as 10% As low as 25% As low as 5% As low as 20% As low as 10%
Loan Amount Up to $806,500 (Conforming limit) Above $806,500; $1,500,000 max Up to $806,500 (Conforming limit) Based on construction and property cost Up to $1,500,000 max (Conforming & jumbo limit)
Rate Lock Option
Special Features Predictable monthly payments Loans above conforming amount Lower down payment One-time closing for both phases Lower initial monthly payments
Interest Only Payments
Refinance Available Available N/A N/A Available

*Must not have owned a home in the past three years.

More Details on Your Personal Mortgage

Calculate Your Essex Bank Mortgage


Put in some basic information and get an estimation of the financials for your mortgage.

Get Mortgage Loan Rates


Review the current rates for Essex Bank personal mortgages.

"Your professionalism and friendly approach at every turn made what could have been a stressful experience very manageable. Our heartfelt thanks for all the help and support in securing our mortgage."

Essex Bank Customers
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Preparing to Apply for an Essex Bank Mortgage

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To start the application process for your residential mortgage, use our comprehensive checklist. The document walks you through every step with clarity, from completing the online application and paying the credit report fee, to e‑signing your disclosures and locking your rate. Plus, it details exactly what to upload to your Borrower Portal – from purchase contracts and insurance quotes to income statements, tax returns, and more.

Download the mortgage checklist

Apply for an Essex Bank Mortgage Loan

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Essex Bank provides a number of ways for you to start the mortgage process quickly and easily:

Start a conversation with a Loan Officer

Apply for a mortgage online

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