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Lock in today's low rates, even before you find a house!

  • Third Federal locks your mortgage rate at preapproval, even before you find a house or get a mortgage loan.1
    • If mortgage rates happen to go even lower, you can get the lower rate just by asking.
      • $0 closing cost options2
        • Get the lowest rate guaranteed3
          • Put 5% down without Private Mortgage Insurance or as little as 3% down with PMI4
            • $750 off closing costs for first time homebuyers4
              • Buy Now. Refi Later for free5
                Current Purchase Mortgage Rates for April 01, 2026
                Cuyahoga County, Ohio
                All Mortgage Rates 0 Points
                Product Rate APR
                30 Year Fixed Rate 6.090% 6.099%
                30 Year Low Cost Fixed Rate 6.390% 6.397%
                5/1 ARM (30 year) 5.790% 6.389%
                5/1 ARM (30 year) Low Cost 6.090% 6.494%

                Rates are based on market conditions and are subject to change. Above rates and programs for purchases with automatic payment program on owner-occupied primary residences. Rates available for loan amounts between $110,000-$832,750. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) reflects 85% LTV based on appraisal or sale price, whichever is lower. 1Preapproval rate lock begins at time of preapproval application. Rate lock is good for 60 days. 2$0 closing costs available for low cost mortgages. $495 off fully costed mortgages. Closing cost discount valid on loan amounts up to $832,750. 3See conditions for Lowest Rate Guarantee at thirdfederal.com, or call 1-877-835-4250. 4At least one borrower must be a First Time Homebuyer to receive 3% down and $750 closing cost discount off of our fully costed loans. 5Free refinance is good for $495 off a low-cost or a fully costed refinance, or $495 off a Smart Rate Adjustable rate relock. Offer must be exercised by June 30, 2027. Borrowers are responsible for mortgage taxes, homeowners insurance, real estate taxes and other taxes, if applicable. 6$50 offer consists of $25 Gift Card to The Home Depot® provided upon approval for purchase mortgage or preapproval plus additional $25 Gift Card provided after mortgage is closed. Third Federal is not affiliated with The Home Depot®. The Home Depot® is not a sponsor of this promotion. The Home Depot® is a registered trademark of Home Depot Product Authority, LLC. ©2026 Third Federal.

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