Build or Rebuild Your Credit With Confidence

Need access to funds while keeping your savings in place? A Share Secured Loan lets eligible members borrow against funds held at Tidemark, giving you a supported lending option from a source you already trust: yourself.

Share Secured Loan

A Tidemark Share Secured Loan lets members borrow using funds in an eligible Tidemark savings account as collateral while keeping those funds on deposit.

  • Borrow against eligible funds in your Tidemark savings account.
  • Your pledged funds stay on deposit and continue earning dividends for the life of the loan.
  • Pledged funds are released as the principal balance decreases.
  • Useful for members who want to borrow while using savings as support.

Certificate Secured Loan

A Tidemark Certificate Secured Loan lets you borrow against the balance of an eligible Tidemark share certificate while keeping it on deposit and earning dividends.

  • Borrow against the balance of an eligible Tidemark share certificate.
  • Your certificate stays on deposit and continues earning dividends for the life of the loan.
  • Pledged funds are released as your principal balance decreases.
  • A good fit for members who want access to funds without cashing out a certificate early.
  • Retirement certificates are not eligible to be pledged as collateral.

Credit Builder Loan

A Tidemark Credit Builder Loan can help members establish or rebuild credit with a structured loan option and scheduled payments over time.

  • Designed for members who are new to credit or working to rebuild.
  • Provides a set repayment structure instead of revolving credit.
  • On-time payments may help support positive payment history.
  • Useful for members working toward stronger future borrowing opportunities.

Shared Secure Loan Rates

Rates Effective Starting: 07/01/26

Product APR* as low as i APR (Annual Percentage Rate)
All loans are subject to credit approval and are granted based on individual creditworthiness, the ability to repay and credit score. Rates shown may not apply to every borrower.
Share Secured 3.00% above TFCU dividend rate; adjusted with dividend rate (16)
Certificate Secured 3.00% above TFCU dividend rate; adjusted with dividend rate (16)
Credit Builder 6.00%

What Our Members Are Saying

Real experiences from people who trusted Tidemark with one of life’s biggest decisions.

Build Credit. Borrow with Confidence.

Whether you want to borrow against your savings or take a structured step toward building credit, Tidemark can help you find an option that fits your goals.

Shared Secure Loan FAQs

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1Rates displayed are "as low as" for Primary residence purchase loans. Displayed rates include discount points. Rates are subject to change. Rates vary based on creditworthiness, loan-to-value (LTV), occupancy, property type and loan purpose, and/or other factors. Down payment and loan-to-value (LTV) requirements may vary depending on the occupancy, property type, loan purpose, your creditworthiness, and/or other factors. All loans subject to credit approval.

2A fixed-rate loan of $256,000 for 30 years at 6.500% interest and 6.568% APR will have a monthly payment of $1,618.09. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $1,798 loan origination fee and processing fees. Discount points are included. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

A fixed-rate loan of $256,000 for 20 years at 6.250% interest and 6.339% APR will have a monthly payment of $1,871.18. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $1,798 loan origination fee and processing fees. Discount points are included. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

A fixed-rate loan of $256,000 for 15 years at 5.750% interest and 5.859% APR will have a monthly payment of $2,125.85. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $1,798 loan origination fee and processing fees. Discount points are included. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

3Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARM) are variable, and your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) may increase after the original fixed-rate period. The First Adjustment is based on the one-year Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT) index, plus a margin, rounded to the nearest 1/8 percent. The annual rate cap is 2%; lifetime cap 6%. Properties limited to the Delmarva Peninsula. All loans subject to credit approval.
4Loan amounts above $600,000 may require PMI.

5A 5/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) $320,000 for 30 years at 6.000% interest and 6.053% APR will have a monthly payment of $1,918.56. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $1,798 loan origination fee and processing fees. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

A 7/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) $320,000 for 30 years at 6.250% interest and 6.303% APR will have a monthly payment of $1,970.30. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $1,798 loan origination fee and processing fees. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

A 10/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) $320,000 for 30 years at 6.500% interest and 6.554% APR will have a monthly payment of $2,022.62. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $1,798 loan origination fee and processing fees. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

6A 10/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) $320,000 for 30 years at 7.000% interest and 7.094% APR will have a monthly payment of $2,128.97. Payments are interest only during construction based on amount advanced. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $2,998 loan origination, processing, and construction admin fees. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

A fixed-rate loan of $320,000 for 30 years at 7.000% interest and 7.094% APR will have a monthly payment of $2,128.97. Payments are interest only during construction based on amount advanced. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $2,998 loan origination, processing, and construction admin fees. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.

7Rates displayed are "as low as" for purchase loans. Rates are subject to change. Rates vary based on creditworthiness, loan-to-value (LTV), and/or other factors. Contact us for terms for refinances. All loans subject to credit approval.
8Adjustable Rate Mortgages are variable, and your Annual Percentage Rate (APR) may increase after the original fixed-rate period. The First Adjustment is based on the one-year Constant Maturity Treasury (CMT) index, plus a margin, rounded to the nearest 1/8 percent. The annual rate cap is 2%; lifetime cap 6%. Minimum loan amount $50,000. Maximum Loan amount $600,000, 80% Loan to Value. All loans subject to credit approval.
9A 10/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) $320,000 for 20 years at 6.625% interest and 6.697% APR will have a monthly payment of $2,409.44. Taxes and insurance not included; if applicable, actual payment will be greater. Includes $1,798 loan origination fee and processing fees. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes the purchase of unimproved land, 780 FICO, down payment of 20% up to the conforming loan amount limit.
10 Rates displayed are "as low as" for primary residence only. Rates are subject to change. Rates vary based on creditworthiness, loan-to-value (LTV), and/or other factors. All loans subject to credit approval.
11 Net appraised value is appraised value less 1st lien balance. Limited to Loans in the Delmarva Peninsula. If TFCU is not first lien holder, the loan amount is limited to 80% LTV. Minimum loan amount $25,000. Maximum $400,000. Other terms available if TFCU is first lien holder. Primary residence only. Additional limitations may apply.
12 Rate changes monthly based on Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal plus a margin. Interest only payments are made during the 10-year draw period then the remaining balance is amortized over 15 years.
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14 Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) with interest only payments at 6.750%, Prime interest and 6.798% APR would require a minimum monthly payment of $5.63 per $1,000.00 borrowed during the draw period. Taxes and insurance not included. Includes a $299 loan processing fee. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes cash-out on a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, minimum 20% equity up to the conforming loan amount limit.

A fixed-rate loan of $100,000 for 20 years at 7.125% interest and 7.164% APR will have a monthly payment of $782.82. Taxes and insurance not included. Includes a $299 loan processing fee. All loans subject to credit approval. Loan assumptions: Advertised rate assumes cash-out on a single-family primary residence, 780 FICO, minimum 20% equity up to the conforming loan amount limit.

15 Rates may vary based on term, down payment, credit worthiness and age of unit.
16 Rates are 3% above share/certificate dividend rate; adjusted with the dividend rate. For share secured loan funds must be held in the Prime Share. Retirement certificates are not eligible to be pledged.
17 Variable rate adjusted quarterly based on Prime.
18 Variable rate adjusted monthly based on Prime.
19 Rates based on the Prime Rate of 07/01/2026 (Visa®)
20 Rates based on the Prime Rate of 06/17/2026 (Line of Credit)
ANew Vehicles are defined as the two (2) most recent model years that have not been previously titled and include automobiles, trucks, and vans. Rates, terms, and financing are subject to credit approval and may vary based on creditworthiness, loan term, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, and other underwriting factors. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest available rate. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply.
BUsed Vehicles are defined as automobiles, trucks, and vans that have been previously titled and are up to fifteen (15) model years old. Rates, terms, and financing are subject to credit approval and may vary based on creditworthiness, loan term, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, vehicle age, and other underwriting factors. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest available rate. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply.
CRecreational Vehicles (RVs) and Boats are eligible for financing if they are within the most recent ten (10) model years. Boat financing must include the boat hull and all associated motor(s). A trailer may be included as part of the financing package when applicable. Rates, terms, and financing are subject to credit approval and may vary based on creditworthiness, loan term, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, collateral type, age of collateral, and other underwriting factors. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest available rate. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply.
DMotorcycles are eligible for financing if they are within the most recent ten (10) model years and include motorcycles, sport bikes, cruisers, touring motorcycles, trikes, and similar street-legal powersport vehicles. Rates, terms, and financing are subject to credit approval and may vary based on creditworthiness, loan term, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, collateral type, age of collateral, and other underwriting factors. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest available rate. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply.
EClassic Automobiles are eligible for financing if they are at least twenty-five (25) years old and meet the current J.D. Power definition of a classic vehicle. The vehicle must remain substantially consistent with its original factory design and configuration and may not be undergoing restoration at the time of application. Borrowers are required to provide current photographs of the vehicle for eligibility verification. Rates, terms, and financing are subject to credit approval and may vary based on creditworthiness, loan term, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, vehicle condition, and other underwriting factors. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest available rate. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply.
FPowersport vehicles are eligible for financing if they are within the most recent four (4) model years and include All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), and Personal Watercraft (PWCs). Personal Watercraft financing must include a trailer as part of the collateral package. Rates, terms, and financing are subject to credit approval and may vary based on creditworthiness, loan term, loan-to-value ratio, down payment, collateral type, age of collateral, and other underwriting factors. Not all applicants will qualify for the lowest available rate. Additional restrictions and conditions may apply.
Rates are subject to change without notice and are accurate as of the date listed above. Additional rates and terms may apply. Members may contact any Credit Union staff member for details on applicable fees and terms. The rates shown apply only to new money and new loans with Tidemark Federal Credit Union. Existing Tidemark loans may not qualify for the advertised rates if refinanced internally. Rate eligibility is determined by multiple factors, including loan type, creditworthiness, and the terms of the current loan agreement.