Buy or Build a Home

At Cornerstone Bank, we’re committed to making homeownership a reality for borrowers of all income levels. Assistance programs offer loans and grants to eligible homebuyers.

Buying your home is a big financial step and we have many options that can help you achieve home-ownership. We are offering great closing cost incentives!

Ready for your first home? At Cornerstone Bank, we’re committed to making homeownership a reality for borrowers of all income levels.

A home purchase program, built with today’s low and moderate customers in mind! With low down payment requirements and competitive rates, this program can help you achieve your homeownership goal*.

• Affordable fixed-rate mortgage options
• Low down payment
• Available for primary residence properties and 1-to-4 unit properties*
• For 1-to-4 Unit Owner-occupied properties and qualified condominiums.

*For 1-to-4 Unit Owner-occupied properties and qualified condominiums.  To be eligible, borrower must qualify with income of less than 80% of the area median income.  Minimum down payment is 0%-3%. Property insurance is required.  Payments do not include taxes and insurance.  The bank requires escrow of taxes, homeowners insurance and flood insurance, if applicable, which will make your payment higher.  Mortgage Insurance (MI) may be required depending on the loan-to-value of your specific loan.  Homeownership counseling is required.  Borrowers must qualify under MI and FNMA guidelines.  Other restrictions may apply.  Please note interest rates and fees are subject to credit history, loan amount, and loan-to-value and debt-to-income ratios.

Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) are a good alternative mortgage if you initially need a smaller monthly payment or haven’t yet moved up to your dream home. ARMs usually have rates lower than the fixed-rate mortgage. Features include:

• Fast turnaround on application
• No points, no application fees and no pre-payment penalty fees
• Protective rate caps
• Competitive rates

The rate is determined at the start of the mortgage term and does not change for the life of the mortgage.

• Fast turnaround on application
• No application fees and no pre-payment penalty fees
• No point option available
• Not subject to rate fluctuations
• Competitive Rates

Are you interested in building a home? We can get you started with a construction mortgage, which covers costs as you build your own house, and is then converted to permanent traditional financing for a fixed term. Cornerstone Bank offers fixed-rate mortgages for all types of home construction.

• Fast turnaround on application and inspections
• No application fees and no pre-payment penalty fees
• Converts automatically to permanent financing upon completion of construction phase with no additional closing costs

Are you looking to finance your investment properties? If so, we’re focused on investing in you.

At Cornerstone Bank, our 1–4 family investment mortgage can help you purchase your first rental property or add to your portfolio.

Please contact one of our Loan Officers for additional information or to apply today!

Ready to begin your journey towards homeownership? Use our Homebuyer Resources page to get started with what you need to know.