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Putting People Before Profit

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Undoing a Mega-Bank's Missteps

Aug 12, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member noticed that two ACH payments had come out of her account in the last month that she did not recognize. After researching the item, we noticed that these payments had been coming out for almost five years at uneven intervals.
The Difference: Taylor Credit Union

Providing Our Members With the Tools They Need

Apr 19, 2019
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
A young man with negative credit history applied for a home loan. Our loan officer, who is a Certified Financial Coach, showed him ways to clean up his credit.
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Loan Extensions, No Payments, & Waived Interest During Cancer Treatment

Apr 19, 2019
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
We have a self-employed over-the-road trucker who has his semi financed with us. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with cancer and will be unable to drive for six months while receiving chemo treatment.
Royal Credit Union

Becoming a Homeowner in a Fraction of the Time

Jan 01, 2019
  • Home Loans
Sally was a single mother of two with a solid work history and good credit, but she had limited ability to save for a down payment.
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There for Life Transitions

Jan 01, 2019
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
An older woman regularly visits our branch to make transactions.
The Difference: Taylor Credit Union

Rebuilding Credit, Rebuilding Health

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member's father was a victim of fraud, leading to emotional distress and early signs of dementia.
Marathon County Employees Credit Union

A Dream Realized

Sep 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We had a couple come into the credit union that had been paying rent their entire lives.
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Revitalizing Wausau's Eastern Riverfront District

Apr 19, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
Upon moving to a new corporate headquarters, we donated our former mortgage center to Wausau's YMCA Capital Campaign so they can construct a new wellness center in downtown Wausau.
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Not Hounding, Harrassing, or Threatening

Apr 18, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
Our member fell on hard financial times, resulting in the charge off of her loan. Now, she includes a handwritten note with each monthly payment thanking us for not hounding, harassing, or threatening her.
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"Arrive as a Stranger, Leave as Family."

Apr 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support
A member’s husband died suddenly at age 40, leaving her behind with two young children.
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.
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Covering the Need & More

Dec 01, 2016
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
A man with a laid-off spouse called seeking help to cover a medical bill and new tires.