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Oregonians who haven't owned a home in the last three years earn big benefits with a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account!

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FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER ACCOUNT RATES

1APY=Annual Percentage Yield. 

Rates as of: February 1, 2024
Account Balance
Min Balance to Receive Dividends
DIVIDEND RATE
APY1
Account Balance
$0 - $20,000
Min Balance to Receive Dividends
$0.00
DIVIDEND RATE
1.98%
APY1
2.00%
Account Balance
$20,000.01+
Min Balance to Receive Dividends
$0.00
DIVIDEND RATE
0.50%
APY1
0.50%

1APY=Annual Percentage Yield. 

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Benefits of a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account

We have one of the best first-time home buyer savings accounts around. If you're an Oregon resident and have not owned a home in the last three years, you qualify for our First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account and all of these great perks!

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Tax Benefits

Earn an Oregon state tax subtraction of up to $6,125 filed single, or $12,245 for joint filers per year.2

Free Appraisal

When you close your Home Loan through PCU, you'll get a free appraisal valued at up to $700!

Earn Dividends

Save even more with high-yield dividend earnings on your First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account.

Take Your Time

PCU helps make home ownership more affordable by allowing you to save for up to ten years!
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How to Qualify for First-Time Home Buyer Benefits

Qualifying for PCU's tax advantaged First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account is simple. You just need to meet three basic requirements to start saving for your first home!

  • Residency: You must be an Oregon state resident to qualify for our First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account.
  • First Home: Only Oregonians who have not owned a home in the last three years qualify for first-time home buyer benefits.
  • Location: The home you are purchasing must be in the state of Oregon.
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What is a First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account?

A First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account is a tax-advantaged saving account with perks to help home buyers start saving for their first house. First-time home buyer programs are created through state legislation and offer tax benefits for residents saving up to purchase their first home.

In Oregon, you can deduct up to $6,125 for an individual or up to $12,245 for joint filers per year.

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After Your First-Time Home Buyer Account is Open

Be sure to visit the Oregon Department of Revenue's website and fill out the required Form OR-HOME to designate your new account as your first-time home buyer account. You will keep this form with your account statements and any tax forms related to the account that you receive from PCU.

You will also find answers to commonly asked questions about the program, helpful information and other program forms on the Oregon Department of Revenue's site.

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DISCLOSURES

2 Subtraction contribution limits are set by the Oregon Department of Revenue, currently not to exceed $6,125 for an account holder that files an individual tax return and $12,245 for joint account holders that file a joint return and subject to change by the Oregon Department of Revenue. The account holder must be an Oregon resident and the home purchase must be in Oregon. Deposits to an Oregon First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account can be made for up to 10 years or until the account holder(s) purchase a house, whatever comes first. There is a maximum subtraction of $50,000. Please consult your tax advisor or the Oregon Department of Revenue (HB 4007) for a complete list of rules governing this account and the qualification that determine the applicable tax deductions. The credit union is not responsible or liable for: (a) Determining or ensuring that an account satisfies the requirement to be a First-Time Home Buyer Savings account; (b) Determining or ensuring that the funds in a First-Time Home Buyer Savings account are used for eligible costs; (c) Reporting or remitting taxes or penalties related to the use of a First-time Home Buyer Savings account.

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