Benefits

In addition to the benefits negotiated by your local union and part of your union contract, full dues-paying members of HPAE have access to many other benefits and consumer discounts that are provided through HPAE and the American Federation of Teachers, the national union to which HPAE is affiliated. View the links below to see them all..

AFTPlus Benefits
AFTPlus offers a variety of benefits, from education loans to travel discounts; legal assistance to health benefits. Click here to view their website to see how you might be benefited.

Buyer's Edge
A consumer buying service that guarantees the lowest prices on most major purchases in NJ, NY, CT and greater PA. You must be a member in good standing prior to calling. For the HPAE group number, call HPAE's office at 201-262-5005. Click here to view this benefit.

Tuition Program With Drexel University
Through a collaboration between American Federation of Teachers and Drexel University Online, you and your immediate family members can now earn a top-ranked degree or certificate and receive special tuition rates when you enroll in one of Drexel’s distinguished online programs. Click here to view this benefit.

Contact; Kathy Pischke, Partnership Liaison
Email: kp399@drexel.edu
Phone: (215) 895-0513
Partner Code: AFT

HPAE Member Benefit: Purchase and Refinance Mortgages

1. JPMORGAN CHASE Mortgage crisis walk-in centers in Paramus and Jersey City
2. $8000 Federal housing grant for 1st time homebuyers
3. HARP loan refinance for Chase-WAMU-EMC serviced loans

Loans can be refinanced to 105% of current value NO PMI + Special UNION PLUS Mortgage Assistance Benefit. (AFT) **

Mortgage Rates are @ 5.25%*

Mike Curran
Senior Loan Officer
Office: 973-285-2239
Email: michael.j.curran@chase.com

*Rates can change at any time
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