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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.
Altra Federal Credit Union

Nationally Recognized Financial Literacy Efforts

Dec 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We interacted with 6,917 students in 2017, through more than 163 school presentations, youth camps and seminars, social media and even an app geared for members ages 2 to 12.
stories_t_airtech credit union

An Interest-Free Loan Option During Gov't Shutdown

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support
Our credit union was prepared to offer any military or VA employee affected by a possible government shutdown a $5,000 interest-free loan.
stories_t_advia credit union

The Power of Setting a Budget

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member had $1,700 in overdrafts and wasn’t keeping up with credit card payments.
UW Credit Union

"This Day has Been the Most Amazing Day"

Oct 25, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
After helping a member set up a HELOC for home improvements and existing credit card debt, this is what she had to say:
stories_t_heartland credit union 2024

Accessible Van Loans

Oct 01, 2018
  • Auto Loans
Two of our members have a daughter with special needs that require her to use a wheelchair.
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.
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.
UW Credit Union

Consolidating Debt

Aug 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member was a victim of fraud and came to the branch in Oshkosh to open new accounts.
Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union

Financial Counseling after Loss of Loved One

Apr 23, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Over the past several years, we've increasingly provided free counseling for members who have lost a spouse.
stories_t_cloverbelt credit union

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.
stories_t_me employees credit union

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.
stories_t_holy family memorial credit union

Making Members Feel Welcome & Special

Apr 18, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
One member went out of their way to write us a thank you note for the many times we helped their family.
stories_t_tomah area credit union

Incentivizing Saving

Apr 04, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We offer an in-school savings program for elementary students.
Guardian Credit Union

Meeting Members Where They're At

Apr 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member’s daughter visited a Guardian branch, asking how she could access her mother’s account, as her mother was hospitalized and unable to withdraw the money necessary to pay her bills.
stories_t_oshkosh community credit union

A Service Dog for Self-Sufficiency

Apr 01, 2018
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member was in need of assistance to get a service dog to help their child become more self-sufficient.
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.
stories_t_connexus credit union

"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.
UnitedOne Credit Union

Saving You Time

Apr 01, 2018
  • Membership Perks
We shortened members' wait times for service to 18 seconds by offering personal teller machines--similar to ATMs with audio and video access to a live teller.