The Mortgage Product

We offer a variable rate mortgage; this is where the rate charged may rise or fall over the lifetime of the loan. Any change to interest rates will be communicated to borrowers in writing and in good time before the change takes effect.

Mortgages are offered for the following purposes;

• Buying a house – Principle Private Residence
• Self-Build– Principle Private Residence
• Switching Mortgage Provider – Principle Private Residence
• Renovating a house – Principle Private Residence

The current standard variable rate is 4.5%. The European Standard Information Sheet and the Letter of Offer will clearly display the applicable rate.

St Colmcille’s (Kells) Credit Union has been serving the community since May 1961.The Mission of the Credit Union is to promote the financial wellbeing of its members. To achieve this purpose the Credit Union is committed to providing a broad range of innovative financial products supported by the excellent service of our dedicated, well-trained staff. These programs will be administered in accordance with sound management practices to maintain the financial strength of the Credit union. The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Credit Union hereby affirm that the efforts of the Credit Union will be consistently and professionally dedicated to the accomplishment of this mission.

The Mortgage Process

General Mortgage Conditions

The Credit Union makes the following stipulations for mortgages. This list is a guide only and a comprehensive list of conditions is contained in the ‘Mortgage Terms and Conditions’ document.

1. The mortgage will be secured on the property being financed by way of first charge. We may seek additional security such as a guarantee, but if we do, this will be discussed with you in advance.
2. We will accept monthly loan repayments only.
3. There is no charge for early repayment of a variable rate loan.
4. As the property is your main home or ‘principle private residence’, you are required to obtain Mortgage Protection Insurance to cover the full outstanding mortgage balance in the event of death. This policy must be assigned to the Credit Union.
5. The Credit Union requires buildings and contents insurance to be obtained for all mortgaged properties. This insurance must be maintained for the full duration of the mortgage.
6. An independent valuation of the property is required for the Credit Union to assess the application. The Credit Union will arrange for the valuation to be carried out by a member of their panel of local property valuers. The cost of this will be paid for by St Colmcille’s ( Kells) Credit Union Ltd

Documents

• Helping members in Financial Difficulty (pdf)
• St Colmcilles (Kells) Credit Union MARP Booklet (1)
• Mortgage Privacy Notice (pdf)
• Standard Financial Statement (pdf)
• Consumer Guide to Completing SFS (pdf)