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Menard CommunityDemo Bank · Texas

Home Mortgages

Hometown lending with local decisions

Buying your first home in Brady or refinancing acreage outside Junction, our lenders live here and underwrite here, so you get answers fast.

Purchase & refinance

Fixed and adjustable loans for primary homes and second homes.

Ranch & land

Financing for rural property, acreage, and barndominiums.

First-time buyers

Down payments as low as 3% with homebuyer education.

Local servicing

We keep servicing in-house, so you always call us.

Mortgage escrow

Taxes and insurance, handled for you

With a mortgage escrow account, part of each monthly payment goes into an escrow balance. We pay your property taxes and homeowners insurance from it when they come due, so you never face a large bill at once.

  • Escrow balance shown on your loan in online banking
  • Annual escrow analysis to keep payments accurate
  • Tax and insurance payments made on time, every time

Rates as of September 28, 2026

Mortgage rates

All rates
ProductTermRateAPRNotes
30-Year Fixed360 months6.25%6.38%Fixed
15-Year Fixed180 months5.50%5.68%Fixed
7/6 ARM360 months5.88%6.41%Rate may adjust after year 7
Ranch & Land Loan240 months6.75%6.92%Fixed

Rates shown are illustrative figures for a fictional bank and are not offers of credit or deposit products.

How it works

Three simple steps

  1. 01

    Apply

    Start a mortgage application from your dashboard in minutes.

  2. 02

    Local review

    A Menard-based underwriter reviews your file.

  3. 03

    Close

    Sign at a branch or title company and get your keys.

Questions

Frequently asked

Can't find your answer? Our Menard team is happy to help.

How much do I need for a down payment?+

Programs start at 3% down for qualified first-time buyers. Conventional loans usually use 5% to 20%.

Do you service my loan after closing?+

Yes. We keep servicing local so your payments and escrow stay with us.

Can I finance land?+

Yes. Our Ranch & Land loan finances raw land and rural acreage.

Ready to bank with neighbors?

Open demo checking and savings in about five minutes. No real money required.