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Loans
Effective: May 4, 2009

New Car Conventional Loan

Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
3.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0106849%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet Up to 100% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags.
4.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0134247%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet From 101% to 115% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags.
5.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.0161644%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet Minimum $20,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet Up to 100% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags
6.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.0189041%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet Minimum $20,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet From 101% to 115% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags.

Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.

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Used Car Conventional Loans

Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
4.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0134247%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 100% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
5.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0161644%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 101% to 115% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
6.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.0189041%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 100% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $10,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
7.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.0216438%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 101% to 115% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $20,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.

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New Car Balloon Loans

Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
4.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0134247%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet Up to 100% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags.
5.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0161644%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet From 101% to 115% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags.
6.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.0189041%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet Minimum $20,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet Up to 100% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags
7.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.0216438%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet Minimum $20,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet From 101% to 115% of retail value. Financing includes tax, title and tags.
Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.


Used Car Balloon Loan

Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
5.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0161644%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 100% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
6.9% APR 0 - 60 months 0.0189041%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 101% to 115% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $10,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
7.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.216438%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 100% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $20,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
8.9% APR 61 - 72 months 0.0243836%
bullet No payments for 60 days
bullet 101% to 115% financing includes tax,  title, and tags
bullet Up to 100% of NADA clean retail value
bullet Minimum $20,000 loan or vehicle value
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a current Congressional FCU loan
Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.


Mortgages - Click here to learn more about today's rates.

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We offer many options for fixed and variable rate mortgages. For mortgage related questions, please call for details, 703-934-8300, option 3, or 800-558-2049.



Home Equity Loans*

Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
4.90% 5 years 0.0134247% bullet Up to 80% Loan-to-Value
5.50% 5 years 0.0150685%
bullet 81% to 85% Loan-to-Value
6.75% 5 years 0.0184932% bullet 86% to 90% Loan-to-Value
6.75% 5 years 0.0184932% bullet 91% to 95% Loan-to-Value
5.50% 7 years 0.0150685%
bullet Up to 80% Loan-to-Value
6.00% 7 years 0.0164384% bullet 81% to 85% Loan-to-Value
7.25% 7 years 0.0198630% bullet 86% to 90% Loan-to-Value
7.25% 7 years 0.0198630% bullet 91% to 95% Loan-to-Value
6.00% 10 years 0.0164384% bullet Up to 80% Loan-to-Value
6.50% 10 years 0.0178082% bullet 81% to 85% Loan-to-Value
7.75% 10 years 0.0212329% bullet 86% to 90% Loan-to-Value
7.75% 10 years 0.0212329% bullet 91% to 95% Loan-to-Value
6.50% 15 years 0.0178082% bullet Up to 80% Loan-to-Value
7.00% 15 years 0.0191781% bullet 81% to 85% Loan-to-Value
8.25% 15 years 0.0226027% bullet 86% to 90% Loan-to-Value
8.25% 15 years 0.0226027% bullet 91% to 95% Loan-to-Value
*The fixed rate loans are fully amortized (no balloon payment) loans. The minimum loan amount is $5,000.00. Rates are based upon the appraised home value and the combined loan-to-value (CLTV) of the first and second mortgages. If the CLTV is greater than 85%, other restrictions may also apply. Available in all states and the District of Columbia, except Alaska, Hawaii, and Texas on owner-occupied residential property. The cost of an appraisal and closing costs are the borrower's expense. Approval is subject to income requirements, a credit review, and a review of the property, title and hazard insurance. If the property is located in a flood plain, as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, flood insurance is required. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Rates are considered locked for 45 days upon receipt of the application.

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Home Equity Lines of Credit

Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
Prime  - .25% (borrower pays closing cost) 10 years Varies
bullet Maximum 85% loan-to-value, subject to a review of your credit, debt ratio and home appraisal.
bullet $10,000 minimum loan
Prime + .75% (CFCU pays closing cost) 10 years Varies
bullet Maximum 85% loan-to-value, subject to a review of your credit, debt ratio and home appraisal.
  $10,000 minimum loan
Prime + .75% (Borrower pays closing cost) 10 years Varies
bullet Maximum 95% loan-to-value, subject to a review of your credit, debt ratio and home appraisal.
  $10,000 minimum loan
bullet Other restrictions may apply.

Prime + 1.75% (CFCU pays closing cost)

10 years Varies
bullet Maximum 95% loan-to-value, subject to a review of your credit, debt ratio and home appraisal.
  $10,000 minimum loan
bullet Other restrictions may apply.
Variable interest rate is based on the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate and is subject to change quarterly. Minimum monthly payment is 1.5% of the balance outstanding at the end of the previous month. The rate cannot increase or decrease more than 2% in a calendar year and the maximum rate is 18%. For accounts on which CFCU pays closing costs, if the line of credit is terminated within the first year, the closing costs must be reimbursed to the Credit Union. The Wall Street Journal Prime Rate was 3.25% as of April 1, 2009.

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Visa Credit Cards

Type Annual Percentage Rate Payment Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
Platinum with Rewards 4.9% APR for first 6 months on purchases, all other transactions 8.5% APR 3% of balance,
$15 minimum
0.0260274%
bullet $48 annual fee for rewards program - earn points for air travel and name brand merchandise
bullet Limits $1,000 to $35,000
bullet After 6 months, the APR goes to the everyday rate, currently 8.5% APR
Platinum 4.9% APR for first 6 months on purchases, all other transactions 8.5% APR 3% of balance,
$15 minimum
0.0260274%
bullet No annual fee. This card does not earn points
bullet Limits $1,000 to $35,000
bullet After 6 months, the APR goes to the everyday rate, currently 8.5% APR
Student Platinum 4.9% APR for first 6 months on purchases, all other transactions 8.5% APR 3% of balance,
$15 minimum
0.0260274%
bullet No annual fee. This card does not earn points
bullet Limits $1,000 to $5,000
bullet After 6 months, the APR goes to the everyday rate, currently 8.5% APR
Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.


Personal and Debt Consolidation Loans, Reserve Line of Credit

Type
Annual Percentage Rate
Payment
Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
"Summer Splash Sale" - up to 24 months 5.9% APR $25 Minimum 0.0161644%
bullet Subject to income requirements
bullet Maximum amount is $35,000
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a Congressional FCU loan.
"Summer Splash Sale" - 25 to 36 months 6.9% APR

$25 Minimum

0.0189041%
bullet Subject to income requirements
bullet Maximum amount is $35,000
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a Congressional FCU loan.
Reserve Line of Credit 11.9% APR 3% of balance, $25 minimum 0.0326027%
bullet Subject to income requirements
bullet Maximum amount is $35,000
bullet This loan is attached to your checking account
bullet Minimum $1,000 cash out to refinance a Congressional FCU loan.
Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.




Secured Loans

Type Annual Percentage Rate Term Daily
Periodic Rate
Notes
Shared Secured N/A N/A N/A
bullet Shares may be used to secure loans if converted to a share certificate
Secured by Certificate Dividend Rate
+ 3%
Up to maturity date of the certificate Varies
bullet Loan amount is up to 75% of the initial deposit in the certificate

 


Motorcycle Loans

Type Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Notes
New 4.5% Up to 36 months
bullet $3,000 minimum loan
bullet 90% financing of the total drive away price
bullet 6 months proof of paid in full insurance coverage
New 5.0% Up to 60 months
bullet $10,000 minimum loan
bullet 90% financing of the total drive away price
bullet 6 months proof of paid in full insurance coverage
Used 4.75% Up to 36 months
bullet $3,000 minimum loan
bullet 90% financing of the total drive away price
bullet 6 months proof of paid in full insurance coverage
Used 5.75% Up to 60 months
bullet $10,000 minimum loan
bullet 90% financing of the total drive away price
bullet 6 months proof of paid in full insurance coverage
Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.

Boat Loans

Type Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Notes
New 8.0% Up to 60 months
bullet $25,000 or less
bullet 50% financed, up to average retail value (including taxes and tags)
New 8.0% 61 - 84 months
bullet $30,000 minimum loan
bullet 50% financed, up to average retail value(including taxes and tags)
New 11.0% 85 - 96 months
bullet $40,000 minimum loan
bullet 50% financed, up to average retail value(including taxes and tags)
Used 8.0% Up to 60 months
bullet $25,000 or less
bullet 50% financed, up to High Value of NADA Marine Appraisal Guide
Used 8.0% 61 - 84 months
bullet $30,000 minimum loan
bullet 50% financed, up to High Value of NADA Marine Appraisal Guide
*A "Certified Marine Survey" is required to establish value for used boats from 26-100 feet in length. A "Preferred Mortgage" is required for boats more than 26 feet in length. Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.

RV Loans

Type Annual
Percentage Rate
Term Notes
New 11.3% Up to 60 months
bullet No minimum loan amount required
bullet 80% financed, up to retail value (including taxes and tags)
New 11.3% 61 - 96 months
bullet $25,000 minimum loan
bullet 80% financed, up to retail value(including taxes and tags)
Used 11.3% Up to 60 months
bullet No minimum loan amount required
bullet Up to 80% of NADA Used Retail Value
Used 11.3% 61 - 96 months
bullet $25,000 minimum loan
bullet Up to 80% of NADA Used Retail Value
*Recreational Vehicle loans are limited to states where titles are issued for these vehicles. Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. Approval is subject to income requirements and credit review.



Educational Loans
We offer Stafford and PLUS loans. Contact our telephone service center for details.

All loans are stated as annual percentage rates and are subject to change. If you are refinancing an existing CFCU loan, you must reapply. Your minimum monthly payment will be $25 unless otherwise noted.



Savings and Checking Rates
Effective: December 19, 2008

Account Type Annual
Percentage Yield
Dividend Rate Average Daily
Balance to Obtain Rate
Minimum to Open
Classic Checking N/A N/A N/A $0
Capitol Checking 0.15% 0.15% $1,000 and above $1,000
Money Market

0.50%
0.75%
1.00%
1.36%
1.51%
1.61%
1.76%

0.50%
0.75%
1.00%
1.35%
1.50%
1.60%
1.75%

$0
$2,500 - $9,999
$10,000 - $24,999
$25,000 - $49,999
$50,000 - $74,999
$75,000 - $99,999
$100,000 and above

$2,500
IRA Daily
1.00%
1.26%
1.51%
1.76%
1.00%
1.25%
1.50%
1.75%
$0 -

$19,999.99

$20,000 - $49,999.99
$50,000 - $99,999.99
$100,000 - and above
$0
Membership Savings 0.50% 0.50% $0 and above $5
Second Savings 0.50% 0.50% $0 and above $0

Congressional Kids Club
Congressional Freedom
Congressional Independence

0.50% 0.50% $0 and above $5
Holiday Club Account 0.50% 0.50% $0 and above $25

*The dividend rates and annual percentage yields (APY) disclosed in the table above are as of the last dividend declaration date. The dividend rates and APYs on all share accounts may change weekly as determined by the Credit Union Board of Directors.

Rates and Fee Schedule

Certificate Rates
Effective: December 19, 2008

Type Annual Percentage Yield Dividend Rates Minimum to Open
5 year certificate 3.30% 3.25% $1,000
4 year certificate 3.04% 3.00% $1,000
3 year certificate 2.53% 2.50% $1,000
2 year certificate 2.17% 2.15% $1,000
1 year certificate 1.87% 1.85% $1,000
Flexible Saver - 1 year certificate 1.87% 1.85% $100
6 month certificate 1.31% 1.30% $1,000

18 month certificate*
(Available online for a
limited time only)

2.17% 2.15% $1,000
Jumbo - 1 year certificate 2.43% 2.40% $100,000
Jumbo - 6 month certificate 1.76% 1.75% $100,000
Jumbo - 90 day certificate 1.76% 1.75% $100,000
Adjustable Rate Certificates are also available for all terms listed above with the exception of the Jumbo, Flexible Saver, and Special certificates. The dividend rate is 0.25% less than the rate for similar term fixed rate certificates. All certificates are available as IRAs. $1,000

The rates and APYs were offered within the most recent seven calendar days and are accurate as of the effective date listed above. The Flexible Saver is subject to a maximum deposit limit of $1,000. Early withdrawal penalties may/will be assessed.
*To open an 18 month certificate, log in to Online Banking, click on Account Services and Open Account.

Rates and Fee Schedule