Here’s an extra layer of security for your debit card

Layering isn’t just a way to accommodate our ever-changing weather. It’s also a crucial tactic for securing your debit card against fraud.
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Privacy & Security

Government-insured loans: FHA and VA mortgages

For Oregonians who qualify, government-insured mortgages like Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are excellent paths to homeownership. At OCCU, we’re proud to be a qualified lender for these
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Owning a Home

15- and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer, refinancing your home, or looking at investment property, 15- and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are excellent ways to make your dream fit with your budget. At OCCU, you’ll find some of the most competitive
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Owning a Home

I want to sell my car private party – but I still have a loan balance

Leftover balance on your car loan? It doesn’t mean you can’t sell it. Here are the four steps to sell your car to a private party and make the sale as easy as possible.
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Basic Finances

FHA Loans: making homes a reality for more Oregonians

Is an FHA loan right for you? Because an FHA loan is insured, lenders are not restricted by the qualifying guidelines of traditional conventional loans.
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Owning a Home

A 15-year fixed-rate mortgage saves you money in the long-term

Depending on your budget, a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage can be one of the best home loans available to homebuyers. You get all the advantages of a fully amortizing, fixed-rate loan
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Owning a Home

Why people love our 30-year fixed mortgage

There are a lot of mortgage products out there, and if you’re just getting started on the homebuying journey, the glut of options can leave your head spinning. We offer plenty of home loan options at OCCU, but most of our members opt for a 30-year
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Owning a Home

14 tips for RVing on the cheap

Having a home on wheels makes long trips more affordable. You can cook your own meals, follow your own schedule, and sleep in comfort for just a fraction of the cost of a hotel room. For nearly 9 million U.S. households, recreational vehicles offer
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Basic Finances

Scoring a co-signer for your new wheels

If buying a car is next on your adulting list, there are a few things you’ll need: 1. Some scratch for a down payment. 2. A car that’s your aesthetic. 3. A co-signer.
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Starting Out Financially

We go wherever you go

You never know what changes life will throw your way, but one thing you can count on is that you’ll always have OCCU at your side. We’re here to support your financial wellness wherever you go.
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Basic Finances
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