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Advia Credit Union review: what Michigan borrowers should know
Advia is a fast-growing Kalamazoo-based credit union — formed from a 2014 merger and now over $2 billion in assets across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois — with a focus on conventional purchases, one-time-close construction, and first-time-buyer assistance. Its mortgage fulfillment runs partly through a credit-union service partner, so the experience is a step removed from fully in-house lending.
Best for: southwest michigan buyers, especially for construction and first-time programs
- Headquarters
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Founded
- 2014
- NMLS
- #401863
- Min. credit score
- 620
- Min. down payment
- 3%
- MSHDA MI Home Loan
- Not on the list
What works
- One-time-close construction loan program
- First-time-buyer and down-payment assistance
- Large, merger-built tri-state credit union
What to watch
- Mortgages routed partly through a CUSO partner
- Government-loan availability is limited/unclear
- Membership spans three states with varying eligibility
The full picture on Advia Credit Union
Born from a 2014 merger, Advia grew fast out of Kalamazoo into a tri-state cooperative spanning Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois, now north of $2 billion in assets. For southwest Michigan buyers that scale means stability.
One closing, then the mortgage
The mortgage operation leans into conventional purchases, one-time-close construction, and first-time-buyer help.
Mind the mechanics
Fulfillment runs partly through a credit-union service organization, so the process feels a step removed from a purely in-house lender.
The government-loan side is limited enough to leave FHA or USDA hopefuls uncertain, and eligibility rules shift across the three states.
Loan programs at Advia Credit Union
Which core Michigan loan types Advia Credit Union offers, with the typical minimum down payment for each program. Program floors are industry standards — Advia Credit Union's own minimums or credit overlays may run higher.
| Loan program | Offered | Typical min. down |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | ✓ Yes | 3% |
| FHA | — No | — |
| VA | — No | — |
| USDA | — No | — |
| Jumbo | — No | — |
| Construction | ✓ Yes | 5–20% |
Where Advia Credit Union's credit bar sits
Advia Credit Union's roughly 620 minimum sits in the good credit range. Below, that 620 floor is plotted against the four broad credit tiers and the 620 median for the 55 Michigan lenders we track.
| Advia Credit Union | Michigan median* | |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial score | 3.9 / 5 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Min. credit score | 620 | 620 |
| Loan programs offered | 2 | 5 |
| Michigan-headquartered | Yes | — |
*Median across the 55 Michigan lenders in our catalog.
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Advia Credit Union: frequently asked questions
What credit score do you need for a Advia Credit Union mortgage?
Advia Credit Union generally looks for a credit score around 620 on its most common loans. Conventional and jumbo loans usually want higher scores than that floor. That 620 is a floor, not a promise: every lender layers on its own overlays, and approval still turns on your income, debts and the property.
Will Advia Credit Union sell my mortgage after closing?
It may. Many lenders sell the servicing rights to a loan after closing, so ask Advia Credit Union directly whether it retains servicing or transfers it — your rate and terms won't change either way.
Independent and unpaid — Advia Credit Union did not pay for placement. How we score every lender (and where our rate data comes from) is set out in our editorial policy. Figures reflect public information as of 2026-07-16 and can change; the only rate that binds a lender is a written Loan Estimate. Verify the license at NMLS Consumer Access (#401863). MSHDA status reflects the state's MI Home Loan lending-partners list dated June 12, 2026, which changes over time.