Make Building Your Home Easier

We Make Building Your Home Easier — Here’s How

  • High Loan-to-Value (LTV) Financing:
  • Finance up to 95% of your home’s appraised value, so you keep more cash in your pocket.
  • Interest-Only Payments During Construction:
  • Manage your budget better with lower monthly payments while your home is being built.
  • Low Down Payment Options:
  • Put as little as 5% down and keep more funds available for your project or savings.
  • One-Time Closing Option:
  • Simplify your loan process with a single closing that converts your construction loan into a permanent mortgage—no need for multiple settlements or extra fees.
  • Competitive, Member-Only Rates:
  • Benefit from rates and terms designed to reward your membership and loyalty.
  • Local Loan Decisions:
  • Get faster approvals and personal service from mortgage experts who understand your community.
    Land Loans

    NEW! Land Loans

    Find the perfect spot to build your future. Dreaming of building a home someday, but haven’t found your perfect piece of land yet? AmeriCU’s new Land Loans make it easy to secure your future homesite before you’re ready to build!

    • Flexible and affordable
    • – Choose a repayment plan that works for you, with flexible terms to help keep your budget on track.
    • Real people, real help
    • – Have questions? You’ll work one-on-one with our friendly, knowledgeable Mortgage Team who are here to guide you every step of the way.
    • Room to grow
    • – Finance lot sizes of up to 5 acres, plenty of space for your dream home, garden, and more.
    • Buy now, build later
    • – Secure your land today, even if you’re not ready to build yet. With a land loan, you’ll be ready when the time is right.

      Let’s get started! Take the first step toward making your dream home a reality.
    Construction Loan Process

    How Our Construction Loan Process Works, Step-By-Step

  • Apply Online or In Person:
  • Use our mobile-friendly platform or visit a branch to start your application easily.
  • Loan Review & Approval:
  • Local AmeriCU loan officers review your documents and communicate clearly about your loan status.
  • Construction Phase:
  • Make interest-only payments while your home is being built—track disbursements conveniently through our app.
  • Final Inspection & Conversion:
  • Once your home is ready, we complete a final inspection and seamlessly convert your loan into a permanent mortgage. Enjoy Your New Home!

    Member Tip: Ask your loan officer about loan options and pre-qualification to plan your budget ahead of time.

    Compare Our Construction & Land Loan Options

    Loan TypeIdeal ForKey DetailsMember Benefits
    Construction LoanBuilding a custom homeInterest-only payments, flexible draw scheduleControl cash flow during build
    Land LoanBuying a lot now, build laterCompetitive rates, option to convert to construction loanSecure land with low upfront costs
    Construction-to-PermanentOne-step financing for build + mortgageOne-time closing, fixed or adjustable rates availableSimplify financing with no second closing

    AmeriCU Mortgage Executives

    Melissa B Update 2026

    Melissa Bradlinski

    Mortgage Executive | Office Located in Rome

    Phone: 315.356.3000 ext. 6211

    Cell: 315.982.8288

    [email protected]

    NMLS #: 1594826

    Katie Fairbrother is a Mortgage Executive at AmeriCU Credit Union.

    Katie Fairbrother

    Mortgage Executive | Offices Located in Herkimer and North Utica

    Phone: 315.356.3000 ext. 3433

    Cell: 315.281.6781

    [email protected]

    NMLS #: 1276482

    Cathy Heilman-Feltz is a Mortgage Executive at AmeriCU Credit Union.

    Cathy Heilman-Feltz

    Mortgage Executive | Offices Located in Fort Drum, Lowville, and Watertown

    Phone: 315.356.3000 ext. 6325

    Cell: 315.783.9390

    [email protected]

    NMLS #: 623938

    Ana Maria Lasher is a Mortgage Executive at AmeriCU Credit Union.

    AnaMaria Lasher

    Mortgage Executive | Office Located in Liverpool

    Phone: 315.356.3000 ext. 6023

    Cell: 315.269.6726

    [email protected]

    NMLS #: 1718893

    Myles Nashton is a Mortgage Executive at AmeriCU Credit Union.

    Myles Nashton

    Mortgage Executive | Offices Located in Commercial Drive and Oneida

    Phone: 315.356.3000 ext. 6253

    Cell: 315.762.2102

    [email protected]

    NMLS #: 623940

    Erika Plumpton is a Mortgage Executive at AmeriCU Credit Union.

    Erika Plumpton

    Mortgage Executive | Office Located in Cicero

    Phone: 315.356.3000 ext. 3346

    Cell: 315.408.5365

    [email protected]

    NMLS #: 1759409

    Nimer Shehadeh

    Nimer Shehadeh

    Mortgage Executive | Offices Located in Armory Square, Auburn, and Cortland

    Phone: 315.356.3000 ext. 6383
    Cell: 315.430.6615
    [email protected]
    NMLS #: 753265

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