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A Vacation Home of Your Very Own

Whether you want to be near the beach, secluded in the mountains or closer to family, buying a second home is exciting. We can help get you into your dream vacation home with great options and low rates on second-home financing.

What Makes a Property a "Second Home"?

Second-home mortgages are intended for properties that aren't your primary residence but are still intended for personal use, such as a vacation home. These require mortgages different than what you’d use for your primary home or for an investment property.

Second-Home Mortgage Requirements

The property must be:

  • constructed as a one-unit home
  • occupied by the owner for a portion of the year (may be occasionally rented, but rental income cannot be used to qualify)
  • operated by the owner, not by a management firm that has control over occupancy

Second-Home Financing Options

  • Down payments as low as 5%Footnote [1]
  • No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) required
  • Mortgage product options: Convention Fixed-Rate, Adjustable Rate, Military Choice, Homebuyers Choice
  • Various term options available

To get rates for our second-home financing, call 1-888-842-6328 today.

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We offer second-home financing through most of our loan products, including Conventional Fixed-Rate, Adjustable-Rate Mortgages, Homebuyers Choice and Military Choice. However, VA loans cannot be used for second-home mortgages. Members that currently have a Navy Federal Choice loan are not eligible for any additional Choice loans unless their existing Navy Federal Choice loan is being paid off.

To get started, sign in to your account and apply through HomeSquad—just choose Second/Vacation Home under Property Usage in the Property Information section. If you need a hand with your application, give us a call anytime at 1-888-842-6328 for assistance in completing an application. Before you begin, check out our 10 Steps to Homeownership tips to help ensure a smooth mortgage experience.  

Mortgage rates for second homes are often slightly higher than those for primary residences. This is common across the mortgage industry, as second homes are generally considered a higher lending risk. Keep in mind that your specific rate will also depend on factors like your credit score, down payment, loan term and overall financial profile.

Like all mortgages, your creditworthiness, income and employment history, down payment, property approval, etc. can affect your ability to get approved. When applying for a second-home mortgage, you’ll need to provide documentation to verify your ability to cover payments for both your primary residence (if you still have a mortgage) and the new second-home mortgage. 

While the minimum down payment for a second mortgage with Navy Federal varies based on the loan type, we do have second-home mortgage options available with down payments as low as 5%.

 A second home is for your personal use and enjoyment, while an investment property is purchased for profit, typically through renting it out or reselling it later. Second homes must meet certain eligibility requirements to qualify.

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Find a Real Estate AgentFootnote [2]

Finding the right home starts with finding the right real estate agent. Use RealtyPlus® to connect with a top-performing real estate agent in your area. Plus, you could earn cash back. Exclusively for Navy Federal members.Footnote [3]

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Disclosures

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Product features subject to approval. Available for purchase loans only. 5% down payment option is available with Choice loans in most states. Conventional mortgage requires minimum of 10% down payment. Down payments and Loan-to-Value (LTV) requirements vary and  depend on the property type, loan purpose, your creditworthiness, and/or other factors. 

To be eligible for the Military Choice loan, at least one borrower must be Active Duty, Reservist, or a Veteran. Product features subject to approval. All Choice loans require a 1% origination fee, which may be waived for a 0.25% increase in the interest rate. All Choice loans are subject to a funding fee of 1.75% of the loan amount. This funding fee may be financed up to the maximum allowed loan amount, or the fee may be waived for a 0.375% increase in the interest rate. Purchase loans require no down payment in most states. LTV restrictions apply to refinance and non-primary residence loans. One active Choice loan is permitted per member. All loans subject to approval.

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Customer satisfaction claims are based on 2024 Anywhere Leads Inc.'s surveys of customers who bought or sold a home using a program serviced by an Anywhere Leads Network agent or using an Anywhere Leads Network agent.

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The program is only available for individual home purchases/sales in the contiguous US, Alaska, and Hawaii, excluding Iowa and all employer-sponsored relocations. You are not required to receive financing through Navy Federal Credit Union in order to receive the benefits of this program. The cash back is only available with the purchase or sale of your home through the use of a program-referred and -approved real estate agent, and is offered in most states, with the exception of Iowa, Alaska, and Oklahoma, and is not available in certain transactions with restricted agent commissions (including many new constructions, For Sale by Owner, or For Sale by iBuyer transactions). Your assigned agent can help you identify any transactions where the cash back would not be available. The amount of your cash back depends on the value of the property you are buying or selling. Obtaining the full $9,000 cash back requires transacting in a property valued at $3 million or greater. To calculate your potential cash-back amount, please visit the RealtyPlus website: https://navyfederalrealtyplus.com/. The cash-back offer is limited to one cash back per property with no limit on the number of times you may use the program. In some states, a gift card or commission credit at closing may be provided in lieu of the cash back. In Kansas and Tennessee, a Mastercard® MAX gift card will be issued with preloaded points that are ready for spending at specified retail establishments after closing. State regulations in Kansas limit the dollar amounts and the type of incentive. In Mississippi, New Jersey, and Oregon, a commission reduction may be available at closing in lieu of cash back. Please check with the program coordinator for details. All real estate commissions are negotiable. Contact RealtyPlus for terms and conditions. Seller listing fees apply. This program is offered, in part, by Anywhere Leads Inc., which may receive a co-operative brokerage fee as a result of a referral to any affiliated real estate companies, including Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate, Coldwell Banker®, Century 21®, ERA® Real Estate, and Corcoran. Program terms and conditions are subject to change at any time without notice. Additional terms, conditions, and restrictions apply. This is an advertisement and not a solicitation for agent representation if your property is currently listed with an agent. Anywhere Leads Inc., 175 Park Avenue, Madison, NJ 07940. Licensed broker in the state of Texas. Broker license #9009191.