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Home-Buying

Should I Have a 20-Percent Down Payment for a Home?

If you find yourself in the position of wanting to buy a home and not being able to save for a 20-percent down payment, there are other options to consider. Mutual Security Credit Union can walk you through alternatives, as well as their pros and cons.

Cathy Verrilli

March 9, 2019

That $61,000 average home seller profit represented an average 32.6 percent return on investment compared to the original purchase price, up from 27.0 percent last year and up from 21.9 percent in 2016 to the highest average home seller ROI since 2006. Read more...

February 12, 2019

Mutual Security Credit Union, a $310M community-based cooperative financial institution, is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Henry (Hank) Baum has been promoted to President effective January 1, 2019.

January 17, 2019

As the holiday season approaches, and people increase their giving, scammers find more ways to take advantage of others’ goodwill. To help you protect yourself and your hard-earned money from charity scams, follow these quick tips.

November 16, 2018

When you’re trying to save and manage your money, it can be tough to decide the right account to use. If you’re looking for something that will help you save with the flexibility to spend, look no further than a money market account. Here’s the top five reasons to open a money market account.

November 16, 2018

Our branches may have been closed on Monday, November 12 in recognition of Veterans Day, but our staff was out in full force. To honor veterans and their families, our employees spent the day volunteering at local organizations that support our armed forces. Here’s a look at our team in action.

November 16, 2018

Phishing is an attempt, via email spoofing, to fraudulently obtain sensitive information from a victim. Usually the message is disguised as a legitimate request for usernames, passwords, or banking information in order to deceive the recipient. Here are eight ways to protect against these scams.

October 26, 2018

Once you’ve determined if it makes sense for you to convert to solar energy, you might feel overwhelmed with the initial costs of installing the technology. MSCU is here to help you figure out if the costs outweigh potential savings. Here's a look at three ways to affordably adopt the technology.

October 16, 2018

In honor of National Cyber Security Month, MSCU's IT Manager, Chris, be sharing one tip per week to help ensure you have the knowledge and resources needed to stay safe online. He’ll start with passwords –the string of letters, numbers, and symbols that either grant or deny access to our personal information.

October 5, 2018

News & Insights

Should I Have a 20-Percent Down Payment for a Home?

Average U.S. Home Seller Profits At 12-Year High of $61,000 In 2018

MSCU Announces New President

Tis' the Season for Charity Fraud

Five Reasons to Open a Money Market Savings Account

Volunteering to Support our Veterans

Eight Ways to Proactively Protect Against Phishing

Can I Afford Solar?

Quick Tips for Stronger Passwords

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