Why Choose First Federal Lakewood

As we help you with your banking needs and grow together, we’re proud to be part of your community.

Careers

Our employees are valued, respected, and their voices are heard.

Community Impact

Our commitment to our neighbors has been setting us apart since 1959.

Management Team

Their experience and dedication provide strategic direction for today — and tomorrow.

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors ensures we are fiscally sound and focused on your needs.

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Additional Resources

Understanding Housing and Debt Ratios

You’ve found your dream home in the perfect neighborhood. There’s just one problem: You do not know if you can afford the monthly mortgage payments that will come with the…

Maximizing a Home Appraisal

Whether your goal is to refinance your home or you are trying to sell it, a high appraisal is the desired outcome. While there are some things related to your…

Home Equity Line of Credit Payment

Repayment of a home equity line of credit requires that the borrower make a monthly payment to the lender. For some home equity lines of credit, borrowers can make interest-only…

Understanding Your Debt-to-Income Ratio

Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is the percent of your gross monthly income that goes toward required debt payments. This number allows potential lenders to see at a glance whether you…

Should You Refinance Into a Shorter Term Mortgage?

When mortgage rates are high — and in December 2022, the rate for a 30-year mortgage loan was at 6.27 percent, while the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage loan was at 5.52…

Making an Offer on a Home

When you have been house-hunting for months in search of the ‘perfect home’, you will feel the thrill of excitement that comes when you find the home that fits your…

Buying a Home from a Family Member

When you have a parent, sibling, or another family member who is planning to move, you may be able to be first in line to buy their home. Plus, they…