Second Mortgages are available to borrowers across Pennsylvania through licensed lenders and brokers. Eligibility, documentation and terms vary by borrower, property and investor, so the right fit depends on your situation.
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Pennsylvania recording costs: State realty transfer tax on deeds and other writings that transfer real estate (collected by county Recorders of Deeds), often along with an additional local realty transfer tax shared with municipalities and school districts. Your Loan Estimate lists the taxes that apply to your loan.
Where second mortgages activity is highest in Pennsylvania
| County | loans originated (2024 HMDA) |
|---|---|
| Montgomery County | 2,171 |
| Allegheny County | 2,135 |
| Philadelphia County | 2,054 |
| Bucks County | 2,015 |
| York County | 1,511 |
| Berks County | 1,319 |
| Lehigh County | 1,209 |
| Chester County | 1,191 |
| Lancaster County | 1,119 |
| Delaware County | 1,109 |
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Second Mortgages overview · Pennsylvania mortgage overview
- 2024 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data; U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey 2025