Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes! We are always building our list of talented potential team members. Please feel free to send us your resume by:

Email: hrrecruitment@nymcu.org
Mail:
MCU Human Resources Department
Municipal Credit Union
22 Cortlandt Street
New York, NY 10007

We’re excited to learn about your interest in joining the team! At MCU, we’re committed to providing equal employment opportunities for everyone, regardless of disability. Here are a few of the accommodations we provide to make that possible:

• Improved accessibility to navigate the work area
• Services to increase access to work materials
• Changing or reassigning job tasks to accommodate needs
• Reserved accessible parking spaces

While mortgage pre-approval is not required to make an offer on a house, getting pre-approved is highly recommended if you are planning to buy.

Pre-approval gives you a better idea of the loan amount you can get, the fees associated with it, and allows you to better budget for your future home.

In addition, sellers and realtors will be much more likely to accept an offer from someone with pre-approval.

Usually, yes.

However, there are criteria you must meet to refinance your home, depending on the type of mortgage you have and the type of refinance you want.

For most types of mortgages, you’ll need to have:

• Owned and occupied the house for at least 7 months
• Had a mortgage on the house for at least 7 months
• No late mortgage payments in the last 6 months
• 1 or fewer late mortgage payments in the past 12 months
  

For conventional mortgages, often you can refinances as soon as you’d like as long as you use a different lender.

If you need specific advice on refinancing your own mortgage, talk to one of our MCU Lending Sales Specialists.

A conforming loan is determined by guidelines set by agencies like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which are backed by the federal government.

Conforming loans tend to have lower interest rates because there is a larger secondary market for them, which means you'll have lower monthly payments and spend less total over the life of the loan.

Conforming loans are highly standardized, since they must meet federal requirements. While it's always good to take time to consider any financial decision, federal requirements limit the likelihood that you'll be subject to unusual lender conditions.

Conforming loans are more likely to have protections backed by the federal government built in for when you face setbacks, such as an economic recession.

Conforming loans are more difficult to obtain for borrowers with low incomes, no or low credit scores, and higher debt-to-income (DTI) ratios.

A nonconforming loan is literally any mortgage loan that doesn't meet the requirements for a conforming loan—should've known! This doesn't mean they're less advantageous; for example, commercial properties are often financed with nonconforming loans.

Nonconforming loans tend to have more variety, which means you might get more flexibility since you may not be held to the stringent requirements of conforming loans. For instance, you might be able to afford to buy in a more expensive area or buy a type of home that isn't eligible for a conforming loan.

Nonconforming loans are inherently available to more borrowers, and some lenders even offer nonconforming loans specifically as solutions for a borrower with no or low credit, low household income, or even a past bankruptcy.

Since these loans are more accessible, they are also more expensive. Any lender will tend to charge more for borrowers that pose a higher risk, so you'll pay a higher down payment, higher interest rates, and potentially higher fees.

Though a conforming loan is often the first choice, nonconforming loans can offer flexibility and increase the likelihood of your loan application being accepted.

There are a lot of factors that go into determining mortgage rates. Most of these factors are outside of your control—for example, overall economic growth and the interest rates set by the Federal Reserve.

However, there are things you can do to ensure you’re getting the best rate you can on your mortgage:

• Focus on your credit score
• The higher your credit score, the more likely you’ll qualify for a lower mortgage rate.
• Save up for your down payment
• More money down will shrink your loan-to-value ratio, meaning you’ll likely qualify for better rates on a smaller mortgage.
• Find the type of mortgage that’s right for you
• Our MCU Lending Sales Specialists are always here to help.
• If you are a first-time home buyer, there may be programs to help make your mortgage more affordable. MCU can help with those too!.

There are a few ways to set up your mortgage payments:

1. Set up automatic payments through the MCU website or app
2. Make a payment by visiting your MCU branch
3. Send a check by mail each month

When you’re ready to apply for a conventional loan, it’s a good idea to have these documents ready to go:

• Tax returns
• Pay stubs, W-2s or other proof of income
• Bank statements and other assets
• Credit history report
• Gift letters
• Photo ID
• Renting history
• Debt history

Getting a mortgage can be a benefit to your credit score in the long term!

Your credit score might dip when you initially take out your mortgage, but mortgages can improve your ‘credit mix’ and add to your credit history. Both of these will improve your credit score over time—something you likely won’t get when paying rent or a lease.

If you move before paying off your loan entirely, you are responsible for paying the loan in full at the time of the sale of your property.

The answer to this question is entirely dependent on your financial situation. When thinking long-term, it is apparent that you will save more on the interest incurred over a shorter, 15-year mortgage than you would with a 30-year one. However, your payment for a 15-year mortgage will typically be higher and therefore depends on your ability to pay an increased monthly mortgage.

Your borrowing limit will be determined based on a mix of factors, such as your yearly income, the term length of your mortgage, and the mortgage interest rate.

Use our mortgage calculator to get an estimate of the investment mortgage you may be able to qualify for.

Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) s a voluntary, non-insurance product designed to waive the remaining loan balance not covered by the borrower's primary insurance carrier settlement in the event of a total loss or unrecovered theft, subject to limitations and exclusions, including but not limited to loan-to-value (LTV) maximum, delinquent payments, late charges, refundable service warranty contracts and other insurance related charges.

Purchasing Additional Coverage includes the Increasing Benefit, which means the longer you have the coverage, the value of the Additional Coverage could increase each year by 5 percent for up to a total of 50 percent over 10 years, at no added cost to you. For example, a $100,000 Additional Coverage amount could be $150,000 after 10 years of being active.

From age 18 to 69, your coverage can’t decrease for any reason. At age 70, however, the full amount of coverage you have will decrease by 50 percent. Some features may vary by state.

Unlike auto insurance, it's possible to own a home without carrying insurance in some cases. However, if you have a mortgage on your home, it's likely your lender will require you to carry a homeowner's policy. Also, condominium boards typically require owners to purchase condo insurance whether they have a mortgage or not.

Even if you don't have a mortgage, it's a wise choice to protect the value of your home and its contents with a homeowner's insurance policy. This insurance will also help protect you from liability if someone is injured on your property.

When you call 1-855-483-2149 to claim your member discount, a licensed agent will answer your questions and give you friendly, helpful information — with no sales pressure.

When you're ready to get a quote, an agent will ask you some questions and walk you through your options. It's a good idea to have a copy of your current insurance policy handy to compare coverage and features. That way, it's easy to see how much you could save if you switch companies.

To apply for a personal loan at MCU you will need a few things.

1. You will need to be an existing MCU member.
2. You will need to submit a loan application—online, at your local branch, or by calling us at 1-844-MCU-NYNY (1-844-628-6969).
3. You will need to provide proof of identity such as: Birth certificate, certificate of citizenship, driver’s license, military ID, passport, Social Security card, or state-issued ID.
4. You will need to provide employer information and may need to provide income verification, such as: pay stubs, tax returns, W-2s and 1099s, bank statements, or employer contact information.
5. You may also be required to provide additional documentation, but if that time comes, we will be sure to let you know.

Because everyone’s scenario is unique, please feel contact an MCU representative or a Lending Sales Specialist at 1-844-MCU-NYNY (1-844-628-6969). Our team is available to help you make an informed decision regarding which loan you should pursue.

NYMCU Mobile Banking App

Android Users:

iPhone Users:

If you forgot your username or password, click on the “Forgot Username” or “Forgot Password” links in the login box and follow the instructions to complete the process to change your username or password. You’ll need your account number, social security number, birth date and email address to change your username. To change your password, you will need your username, social security number and email address.

If you have not logged in to digital banking in 12 months or more, your enrollment did not carry over to the new platform and you will need to register as a new user.

We recommend that you use the latest version available for the browser for your desktop or laptop computer. Additionally, all iOS and Android devices are compatible with our online and mobile banking experience Your device should support the minimum requirements:

• 128-bit encryption is supported
• Cookies are supported
• JavaScript is enabled

Desktop Browsers
In order to provide a better and more secure online banking experience to our users, the new digital banking experience will work with the following browsers:

• Microsoft Edge: 2 most recent versions
• Mozilla Firefox: 2 most recent versions
• Google Chrome: 2 most recent versions
• Safari: 2 most recent versions

Microsoft Internet Explorer is not compatible with the new digital banking experience.

Mobile Browsers
Online Banking is designed to work with touch-based operating systems commonly found on tablet devices. The following tablet-based operating systems are supported:

• Chrome for Android
• Mobile Safari for iOS devices

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The following should be enabled in your devices:128-bit encryption

• Cookies
• JavaScript

Provide one document from each section below to open a Youth Account (or activate within 15 days if account opened off-site):

Proof of Relationship:

• Valid Birth Certificate
• Social Security number

• Adoption Papers
• Proof of Guardianship

Proof of Identification (for children over 13):

• Valid School ID
• Learner's Permit
• Working Papers
• U.S. Passport
• Valid Non-Driver ID

General terms for any Coverdell ESA account are outlined by the IRS. Here are the main requirements to consider:

When the account is established, the designated beneficiary must be under the age of 18 or be a special needs beneficiary.

The account must be designated as a Coverdell ESA when it is created.

The document creating and governing the account must be in writing, and it must meet certain requirements.

There are other rules too, which you can find more on the IRS website.

Yes, there's no limit to the number of accounts that can be established for a particular beneficiary. However, the total contribution to all accounts on behalf of a beneficiary in any year can't exceed $2,000.

If you’re interested in saving beyond that limit, look into Savings account options MCU offers for short-term or long-term goals.