Home
Toggle Search
Toggle Search


The Difference


People Before Profit Stories

Whether it’s helping a member escape predatory lending, rebuild credit, weather an illness, save for a home, or simply be given a second chance, credit unions are uniquely equipped to provide a lifeline when other financial institutions can’t or won’t. Check out our collection of stories below--all submitted by Wisconsin's credit unions. Have your own story you'd like to share? Submit your story here.



Story Collection

Simplicity Credit Union

A Baby & A New Home--On the Same Day!

Apr 21, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
We received a call that a member was in the hospital because her water broke. She was supposed to purchase her home that afternoon, but couldn’t make it to closing since she was going to have a baby any minute.
Simplicity Credit Union

Consolidating with a 2nd Mortgage

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
An elderly member called our consumer lending team to get a vehicle loan, but they were unable to help her due to her debt ratio being too high.
Simplicity Credit Union

Thrilled!

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
We processed a home equity loan for debt consolidation, home improvement, and a vacation.
The Difference: Taylor Credit Union

We May Be Small, But Our Impact is Great

Apr 21, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
Taylor Credit Union is one of seven financial institutions serving our small rural communities.
Simplicity Credit Union

Down Payment Plus Grant

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
We had a member that was recently divorced and wanted to purchase a home for her and her daughters.
Park City Credit Union

The Power of Financial Counseling

Apr 20, 2023
  • Home Loans
Some young, first-time buyers wanted to purchase a home, as they were paying high rent each month and had just found out they were having their first child.

What's a Credit Union?

What makes credit unions different from other financial institutions, and why does it matter? 

Learn More

Find A Credit Union Near You

Shouldn’t your money do more for you? Find a credit union that’s right for you!

Search

Credit Unions vs. Banks

What's the difference between a credit union and bank? Check out this interactive infographic! 

Learn More

Share Your Stories

From accounts of above and beyond member service, to granted second chances, to responses to disaster, to meeting community needs, to returning funds back to their members through patronage, and more—your stories educate policymakers and the public about their banking options and are vital to preserving The Credit Union Difference.

Submit