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Putting People Before Profit

Capital Credit Union

A Better Rate & Brand-New Car

Jul 21, 2023
  • Auto Loans
A single mother of three had technically paid off what she borrowed for a now-junk vehicle, but was still paying on the loan due to CPI.
stories_t_summit credit union

Joining the Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Jun 14, 2023
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We recently joined the prestigious Global Alliance for Banking on Values, which is an international network of financial services leaders dedicated to global, values-based banking.
Fox Communities Credit Union

Dignity & Respect

May 19, 2023
  • Auto Loans
In the early ‘70s, my parents separated. My mother needed a car because she had four kids at home, but very few dealers paid any attention to her as a single woman
PCM Credit Union

Real, Impactful Savings

Apr 24, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
Early in 2023, we committed to providing our members with real, impactful savings through the year, despite the volatile rate environment.
Capital Credit Union

Making Dreams Come True

Mar 22, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
I just wanted to send a quick email to say what a pleasure it was to work with Betsy on getting the boat my family wanted to purchase.
Capital Credit Union

Understanding a Tough Situation

Mar 22, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member of five years lost her job during the pandemic and struggled to find a new job. We did a couple of loan payment deferrals on an auto loan and signature loan, but she utltimately fell behind as the final maturity dates for both loans approached.
Capital Credit Union

Doing the Right Thing

Aug 24, 2021
  • Home Loans
When an employee was assisting a member with an unrelated situation, he noticed that their mortgage with us had an interest rate of 5%, so he asked the member some questions and offered to process a rate modification to lower the rate to 2.75%.
Fox Communities Credit Union

Establishing a $20k Small Business Grant Program

Aug 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
This year, we established a $20,000 small business grant program to help our members attract more business.
CoVantage Credit Union

Providing Pandemic Relief to Small Businesses

Aug 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
We recently took advantage of a grant opportunity for CDFIs provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
The Difference - Unison Credit Union

Single Dad Seeks More Quality Time with Family

Apr 18, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A single dad who drives a truck for a living came to us seeking a way to find more time with his kids and aging mother.
Capital Credit Union

Getting a Member Back in the Driver's Seat

Jan 01, 2019
  • Above & Beyond Service
An auto repair reached out to Capital Credit Union and told us they were planning to put a mechanic’s lien on a car that had been in an accident and was towed to their shop after hearing nothing from the owner of the vehicle or their insurance company.
Capital Credit Union

Educating Members on Their Options

Jan 01, 2019
  • Auto Loans
After being rejected by a bank, the daughter of a member dealt only with cash and believed that she wouldn’t qualify for a checking account, let alone an auto loan.
Capital Credit Union

Taking a Chance

Jan 01, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
Non-members had a dealer approve them for an auto loan but at an interest rate they felt was a little high.
PCM Credit Union

Uncovering a Suspicious Charge on a Credit Card

Jan 01, 2019
  • Addressing Elder Financial Abuse
A 70-year-old member came to see me about refinancing the debt on one of his credit cards.
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Paying Off Medical Debt

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
Our member was overwhelmed by credit card debt due to a medical issue.
The Difference - Unison Credit Union

Assisting a Single Dad

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A single dad with child support payments, a mortgage, credit card bills, personal loans, and an aging mother in his care wasn't able to pay down his obligations no matter how many hours he worked.
Fox Communities Credit Union

Rebuilding Together Fox Valley

Dec 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
A disabled man in his 60s became somewhat isolated by hoarding and rarely saw his 14 grandkids.
stories_t_community first credit union

Transforming a Formerly Bankrupt Couple through Free Financial Counseling

Dec 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
A formerly bankrupt young couple was consistently denied for loans elsewhere.
Capital Credit Union

Debt Consolidation & Back on Track

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member came to us when other financial institutions refused to help.
PCM Credit Union

Helping You Get Taxes Back

Apr 01, 2018
  • Home Loans
Our Processing Supervisor noticed there were a lot of members (over 100 mortgages) that were not claiming their Lottery Credit.
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