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Putting People Before Profit

Thrivent Federal Credit Union

A Fresh Start

Apr 01, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
'Our member, a single mom, was looking to consolidate debt; however, she had been turned down by other financial institutions due to her 576 credit score.
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.
stories_t_winnebago community credit union

Credit Unions Run in the Family

Dec 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
In 1972 a member borrowed $1,500 to purchase a 1966 Ford F100.
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.
Prospera Credit Union

No More Hoops

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A single dad working 70 hours a week jumped through every hoop his bank demanded in order to save his home, only to be told they'd be foreclosing anyway.
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.
Verve, a Credit Union

24.6% APR to 5.74%

Sep 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A couple came to us for a private party auto loan after being denied by their current financial.
Verve, a Credit Union

Thinking of Our Members' Four-Legged Friends

Mar 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
We just had a member come in to the Brillion Branch with an unopened box of dog treats.
Thrivent Federal Credit Union

Improving Cash Flow

Feb 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member needed solutions to improve their cash flow and came to us for help.
Verve, a Credit Union

Creative Solutions to Refinancing

Sep 01, 2017
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A non-member approached us to refinance an auto loan.
Verve, a Credit Union

Refinancing a Dealership Loan

Aug 01, 2017
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
We just had a member come in to the Brillion BraA member's 20 year-old granddaughter ended up with a 24.72% APR on her loan through the dealership as well as an expensive warranty she didn't want.
Simplicity Credit Union

Making it Work

Apr 01, 2017
  • Home Loans
In appreciation for their care for an elderly neighbor, our members were offered her home at below market pricing.