First Home Purchase
Make it home with IC
Buying your first home is one of those firsts you will never forget. And since it’s often the largest purchase you’ll ever make, you want reassurance. At IC, our expertise is at your fingertips. So leverage our convenient, reliable, and easy-to-use resources, including our mortgage specialists who are just a phone call away at 800-262-1001.
- Calculators
- IC mortgage specialists
- Special offers for first-time homebuyers

Meet Our Mortgage Specialists

Brian brings over 20 years of experience to IC Credit Union’s Mortgage Lending Team. He has held various roles at local Community Banks, Mortgage Banks, and Credit Unions, offering extensive expertise in Mortgage Lending. Brian takes pride and is committed to providing solutions for members, from first-time homebuyers to retirees. A lifelong Fitchburg resident, Brian has volunteered with youth sports and served on local nonprofit boards. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and woodworking, and is actively involved with the Wachusett Mountain Ski Ranger program and the Mass Mortgage Bankers Association.
- Brian B. - IC Member“We recently closed on the purchase of our lake house with Brian, this had been a dream of ours for a long time and Brian helped us make it happen. He spent many months working with us to ensure we could make it fit in our budget and we couldn’t be happier. We are happy to refer all our friends and family to Brian knowing he will help them as he did for us."

Dawn, AVP Mortgage Executive at IC Credit Union, brings over 40 years of experience in the lending and mortgage industry. Recognized as a top loan originator in Central MA, she is passionate about helping new homeowners achieve their dreams. Dawn resides in Rutland, MA, with her husband, Steven, and enjoys family, travel, and staying active.
— E.T., Acton, MA“I just want to thank IC Credit Union, especially DawnMarie and her team. I am truly thankful to them because they made my dream possible. buying a home was very important to me and my family. I had a pleasure to work with DawnMarie, her knowledge and organizational skills made the process run so smoothly. Believe me I have recommended IC Credit Union for everyone in my family, friends who are looking for a loan, you guys have a good and knowledgeable team. Once again, thank you very much for getting me home.”

Chelsey, Internal Mortgage Originator, brings nearly 13 years of experience in the local real estate market and has worked in every aspect of the mortgage process. As a mortgage originator at IC Credit Union and a homeowner herself, she uses her expertise to help members smoothly navigate the home buying journey. Chelsey understands firsthand the challenges of buying a home and is dedicated to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. When she's not guiding members on their home financing journeys, Chelsey enjoys exploring the local community by hiking new trails, and curling up with a good book.
— C.S. - IC Member“I recently closed on a home equity loan and I wanted to share my feedback about the IC team. I was especially pleased with the support from Chelsey and Sarah, and how their assistance throughout the process made everything so easy. I greatly appreciated how seamless the entire experience was."