In this edition of Beyond The Transaction...
Meet Our Mortgage Expert, Barry Faith
Meet Our Mortgage Expert, Barry Faith
An Exclusive Interview
Did you know June was National Homeownership Month? Throughout the month, we posted Mortgage Monday tips and tricks on social media channels and interviewed our in-house mortgage expert, Barry Faith. Check out a *snapshot* of what he said and what you need to know when you buy your next house.
Q: What is your role at Partners 1st Federal Credit Union?
I am a Mortgage Loan Originator. If someone is interested in buying, building, or refinancing a home, I help them see what they would qualify for and provide our different options to help choose the best fit for them.
Q: When is a good time to buy?
When you are READY. When you have your debts in order, have saved up funds for a down payment, closing costs, moving expenses, and still have emergency reserves. So many life situations happen. It’s best to discuss this with your mortgage loan originator. They can guide you on when it’s right.
Q: Why should a member get pre-approved for a mortgage?
A pre-approval allows the member to put an offer on a home in confidence, knowing they can secure financing for the amount, as well as knowing that the payment will keep them within their budget. It also conveys to realtors that they are serious about the loan.
Q: How does a member know which mortgage option is best for them?
It starts with a conversation with their mortgage loan originator. They will explain all the options available and will help the buyer make a decision that best suits their wants as well as needs.
If you are ready to start your home search, give Barry a call at 800.728.8943 or email our mortgage team at mortgage@partners1stcu.org.
The Nominating Committee is considering members who are willing to serve as volunteers for the Board of Directors, Associate Directors, or a committee. Any member who wishes to be considered should call or email AVP of Human Resources Abby Macy.
All respondents will be sent an informational packet that contains a description of duties and responsibilities and an application for nomination. Note: Meetings take place in Fort Wayne, IN, but there is an existing travel reimbursement policy in place with options to teleconference.
Nominations close at 5pm on October 9, 2026. Anyone who wishes to petition for nomination after the deadline has until November 27, 2026. Any member who wishes to become a candidate must collect 200 signatures. If a ballot process is required, the annual election of officers will be conducted by mail.
Go Off To College… In Style ⭐
*First-year College Students *
It’s time to hunt for the stuff you will need for your home away from home, your dorm room. Dorm rooms have limited space, so you should get creative with storage and determine your needs versus your wants.
Did you know that the average college student spends over $200 on just decorations for their dorm? Since you are already footing the bill of higher education, dorm decoration costs may have slipped your mind. That’s okay! You can apply for a credit card today! This flexible line of credit will be with you every step of your college journey.
21+ event-goers enjoyed samples of the best wine, distilled beverages, brews, and more while listening to live music. Proceeds supported local development, maintenance, and awareness of trails in Huntington County.
Families broke out the floaties and hit the town’s community pool to watch The Lorax. This was a fun way to kick off the summer, and we’re proud to be a sponsor of this late-night, family-friendly event.
The biggest business-to-business event of the year! This family-friendly festival included live entertainment, kids’ activities, prizes and giveaways, and more! We set up shop as one of the vendors this year. Did you see us?
You screamed, we screamed, we all screamed for ice cream! We partnered with Kate’s Kart again this year and helped hand out free books and goodies at local ice cream shops to support Kate’s Kart’s mission: raise money to continue to foster love and books for hospitalized children and their families.
Partners 1st Federal Credit Union will be closed on Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
We are proud to once again be the title and water bottle sponsor for the Fort Wayne Museum of Art Chalk Walk in downtown Fort Wayne, IN! Chalk Walk’s goal is to draw the city’s most creative citizens together to contribute to the largest community art project in the region, attracting families, friends, and supporters of a vibrant cultural life in Fort Wayne. Our team will be onsite all day, handing out water bottles and Partners 1st swag to artists and spectators alike, and running the Activity Tent from noon to 4pm. Come see us!
The next movie in the town’s community pool will be Zootopia. Grab your floaties and enjoy a unique family-friendly movie event.
While enjoying the game, you can stop by our booth and check in with our financial experts who can help guide you and make sure you are on track with your 2026 financial goals. Don’t forget to let the kids run the bases after the game, sponsored all season by Partners 1st!
The next movie in the town’s community pool will be The Incredibles. Grab your floaties and enjoy a unique family-friendly movie event.
Celebrate local artists and nature at Riverside Gardens Park. It will be a day of live music, educational non-profits, children’s activities, and so much more.
Join us for the largest Latino event in Northeast Indiana! It’s a special day to celebrate the achievements of Hispanics and Latino Americans who call this area home.
While enjoying the game, you can stop by our booth and check in with our financial experts who can help guide you and make sure you are on track with your 2026 financial goals. Don’t forget to let the kids run the bases after the game, sponsored all season by Partners 1st!
All week, stop by to support local agricultural and industrial companies that make the community thrive. We’d love for you to stop in and say hello.
While enjoying the game, you can stop by our booth and check in with our financial experts who can help guide you and make sure you are on track with your 2026 financial goals. Don’t forget to let the kids run the bases after the game, sponsored all season by Partners 1st!
Partners 1st Federal Credit Union will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.