First Time Homebuyer Loan
Mortgages As Low as 3% Down.
$600 Closing Cost Credit.
Plus helpful local lenders, who want to help you find the best mortgage.
Get the Best Loan for Your First Home Mortgage!
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, and Torrington Savings Bank takes great pride in helping first time buyers become new homeowners with a special program designed to make buying a first home more affordable.
Low Mortgage Rates for First Time Buyers
Mortgage rates can vary based on credit scores. With our flexible credit score requirements, those who qualify can lock in at the best 30-year fixed mortgage rate today.
TSB’s Easy Online Application
Get prequalified for a mortgage loan through TSB’s secure online application. It’s a simple process in taking the next step towards closing on your dream home.
Contact a TSB Mortgage Lender
Speak with a CT mortgage loan officer who can guide you through the homebuying process and help you find the right home loan for your first home.
Why Buying Your First Home Should Startwith Torrington Savings Bank
There’s many reasons why first time home buyers turn to a local community bank for their first mortgage. (And why they return to us for future home loan needs!) Plus, we love rewarding TSB customers who sign-up for auto-pay to pay their monthly mortgage payments.
Through the TSB First Home Mortgage, we offer:
- $600 closing cost credit when home buyers education course is completed.
- Low or no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).
- Down payment options as low as 3% down.
- A great team that listens, guides, and explains the home purchasing process.
- Flexible credit requirements for first time homebuyers who qualify.
Great Rates
We offer competitive rates for first time buyers to make owning their first new home in CT. Contact a TSB lender to get pre-approved and lock in the lowest mortgage interest rate. Not sure how much you can qualify for a first time buyer? Click below for a free customized mortgage rate and connect with a local TSB lender!
| First Time Home Buyer | |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.250 |
| APR | 6.671 |
Local CT Bank Expertise Matters
- We offer mortgage loans throughout Connecticut and make it easy for you to submit an online mortgage application or apply in person at one of our local branch locations.
- Our lenders understand and have experience in the CT housing market and offer a personalized approach over online mortgage companies – local expertise matters.
- All our mortgage lenders are NMLS licensed in Connecticut.
- Monthly mortgage payments are made to the bank, and 100% serviced by TSB, and never transferred to another company.
Low Closing Costs
Our closing and application fees are among the lowest in the area. Plus, at Torrington Savings Bank, first time borrowers can earn a $600 closing cost credit by participating in our homebuyer education course.
Closing costs are fees you pay to get a home loan, and can include attorney fees, taxes, title insurance, appraisals and other expenses related to closing on your first home purchase.
Low Down Payment
- Low down payment mortgages for first time homebuyers – as low as 3% down
- Low or No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Let’s Get Moving on Your First Home Loan!
Have more questions around buying your first home in CT?
Dive in to our Mortgage Resource Center, where you can find FAQs, calculators, and other great information about purchasing your dream home.
Ready to buy and move?
We’re ready to help!
Explore Other TSB Mortgage Options
Construction Mortgage
A Torrington Savings Bank Construction Mortgage is a great option to finance home construction.
Jumbo Mortgage
Jumbo mortgage is the industry term for home loan amounts ranging from $766,551 to $2,000,000.
Buyer’s Boost
TSB Buyer’s Boost Mortgage Program allows well-qualified borrowers to get competitive rates while putting as little as 10% down.
Conventional Mortgages
Torrington Savings Bank conventional mortgages offer great rates with flexible term options, and low fees & closing costs.
First Time Homebuyers Details:
Successful completion of our free Homebuyer education course is required to receive the $600 credit toward closing costs. This credit is for First Home Purchases Only. This credit is subject to qualification, credit approval and closing. The discount will be taken at closing time. Maximum loan limit is $766,550.00.
Down Payments of 10–19% may require Private Mortgage Insurance. Less than 10% down requires Private Mortgage Insurance. 60-day commitment. Must be owner-occupied 1–2 family homes in Connecticut. Minimum 3% down payment on single-family homes and 5% down on two-family homes. Properties with underground oil storage tanks are not eligible. Rates reflect discount for Auto-Pay from a TSB account. Add 0.25% to rate without Auto-Pay. Application fee ranges from $635.59 to $700.46 on single-family, existing owner-occupied properties; and $785.59 to $850.46 on new construction. Application fee includes cost of appraisal and credit reports.
Payment includes principal and interest calculated by the rate. Payment will be greater if taxes and/or insurance are escrowed. May require flood insurance. Rates subject to change. This information is being provided for informational purposes only and is neither a loan commitment nor a guarantee of any interest rate. Consult a loan representative for more details. Your rate will depend on various factors including loan product, loan amount, loan purpose, credit profile, property value, occupancy, and other factors. Rate / APR displayed assumes 20% down payment, purchase transaction, owner occupied, single family detached home, FICO score of 700 minimum.
