Citizens Bank was founded in Providence, Rhode Island in 1828. It slowly grew over the years and now operates in 11 states. Formally known as Citizens Financial Group, its headquarters are still in Rhode Island and the company has $188 billion in assets making it the 22nd largest bank in America.
Citizens offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, small businesses, middle-market companies, large corporations and institutions. The bank is known for offering tailored advice and recommendations to its customers. For current customers, Citizens provides 24/7 customer service, online banking and 3,000 ATMs across 940 branches.
As you know, medical professionals have an interesting financial situation. They have high levels of debt but are practically guaranteed even higher salaries. Financial institutions were quick to acknowledge this and create products that cater to doctors and dentists. These are the highlights of Citizen's physician mortgage:
- Designations: MD, DO, DDS, DMD
- Primary and secondary residences qualify
- Construction financing available
- 95% financing up to $600k (residents only)
- 95% financing up to $3MM (attending 1+ year)
LeverageRx works with loan officers at Citizens and find them always to be knowledgeable, competent and quick to help borrowers find their perfect home. That said, Citizens is not available in every state. Here is where Citizens operates:
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Vermont
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Even if you love everything you see about Citizens Bank, it's important that you know your options. Doctor home loan programs are growing in popularity, here are a few alternatives:
Fifth Third
Fifth Third has a well-known doctor home loan program. The bank offers construction financing, 100% financing up to $750k and 85% financing up to $1.5MM for medical professionals with at least 1 year experience.
Learn More: Fifth Third Physician Loan Review
Bank of America
Bank of America a nationwide lender offering physician mortgages in nearly every state. The bank offers financing of up to $1 million with 5% down, and 10% down up to $1.5 million. Like TD, however, you will face stricter underwriting practices and limited designations.
Learn More: Bank of America Physician Loan Review
First National Bank
First National Bank is a great option because a wide range of designations qualify for their physician mortgage. The bank offers 100% financing up to $1MM and the loan is eligible for primary residences and vacation homes.
Learn More: First National Bank Doctor Mortgage Review
A quick breakdown of the pros and cons.
Pros
- Smaller, regional bank
- Construction financing (doctors often build rather than buy)
- No PMI
- Long history of catering to medical professionals
- Fixed and ARMs available
Cons
- Limited designations
- Limited state coverage
- No option to get 100% financing
When practically every other program offers 100% financing, it seems like Citizens Bank is not the best option. However, 100% financing is not always a good thing. It can be argued that if you have the savings to pay a down payment, you should. The outcome is true ownership in your home, i.e. equity.
Other factors to consider are the additional products and services that Citizens offers medical professionals. If you take out a mortgage with Citizens, you may consider the following:
Education Refinance Loan
There's no doubt you have medical school loans, and Citizens Bank may be able to reduce your interest rate and lower your monthly payments through their education refinance loan. They offer fixed and variable refinance options, and do not charge application, origination, or disbursement fees.
Wealth Management Services
Financial institutions offer great mortgages to physicians and doctors because they assume you will one day be wealthy and they want your business. In the case of Citizens, they offer custom investment plans and wealth management services to help you manage, invest and grow your money.
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BMO Harris offers doctor loans for primary residences, for purchase or refinance.
- 100% financing up to $1MM for training or attending
- 95% financing up to $1.5MM for training or attending
- 90% financing up to $2MM
Fifth Third Bank offers residents and physicians a primary residence loan for either purchase or refinance:
- 100% financing up to $750k (training or attending)
- 95% financing up to $1MM (training or attending)
- 95% financing up to $1.25MM (attending more than 1 year)
- 90% financing up to $2MM (attending more than 2 years)
First Horizon's doctor loan program is available for primary residence, for purchase or refinance:
- 100% financing up to $1.5MM (training or attending)
- 95% financing up to $2MM (training or attending)
- 90% financing up to $2.5MM (training or attending)
First National Bank offers residents and physicians financing on primary or secondary residences, for purchase or refinance:
- 100% financing up to $1MM (training or attending)
- 90% financing up to $1.5MM (training or attending)
Frandsen Bank & Trust's doctor loan program is available for primary or secondary residences, for purchase, refinance or equity:
- 95% financing up to $1.25MM (training or attending)
- 90% financing up to $2MM (training or attending)
Fulton Mortgage Company has a doctor loan program available for home purchase only on primary residences:
- 100% financing up to $1MM (training or attending)
- 95% financing up to $1.25MM (training or attending)
Huntington Bank's doctor loan program is available for primary residences, for purchase or refinance:
- 100% financing up to $1MM (training or attending)
- 95% financing up to $1.25MM (training or attending)
- 90% financing up to $2MM (attending)
KeyBank's doctor loan program is available for primary or secondary residences, for purchase or refinance. For residents or attending physicians alike:
- 100% financing up to $1MM
- 95% financing up to $1.5MM
- 85% financing up to $2MM
Geographic restrictions may apply.
Level One Bank's doctor loan program is available for primary residences, for purchase or refinance:
- 100% financing up to $500k (training)
- 100% financing up to $1MM (attending 1+ year)
- 85% financing up to $2MM (training or attending)
Mercantile Bank's doctor loan program is for primary residences, for purchase or refinance:
- 100% financing options for residents & fellows
- 100% financing options with loan amounts up to $2MM for practicing physicians
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Regions' doctor loan program is available for primary residences, for purchase or refinance:
- 100% Financing up to $750k (training or attending)
- 95% financing up to $1MM (training or attending)
S&T Bank's doctor loan program is available for primary residences, for purchase or refinance:
- 95% financing up to $5MM (training or attending)
TD Bank's doctor loan program is available for primary residences, for home purchase only:
- 100% financing up to $750k (training or attending)
- 95% financing up to $1.25MM (training or attending)
- 90% financing up to $1.5MM (training or attending)
Truist's doctor loan program is available for primary residences, for purchase or refinance.
For training or attending physicians with less than 10 years experience:
- 100% financing up to $750k
- 5% down up to $1MM
- 10% down up to $1.5MM
**if you have been attending for more than 10 years but less than 15, Truist requires a 10% down payment
West Coast Mortgage Group's doctor loan program is available for primary residence, for purchase or refinance:
- 95% financing up to $850k (training or attending)
- 90% financing up to $2MM (attending 1+ year)
- 80% financing up to $3MM (attending 1+ year)
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