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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

Firefighters Credit Union

Money Doesn't Buy Happiness, But it Does Buy Freedom [Video]

Aug 05, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A couple was living paycheck to paycheck with substantial credit card debt. They were tired of getting nowhere making minimum payments and met with us after being told they were “un-bankable” by other banks.
Altra Federal Credit Union

Observant & Knowledgeable

Aug 03, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
“I called to get a payoff amount on a car loan due to it being totaled from an accident."
Altra Federal Credit Union

I was "Unbanked"

Aug 03, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
“I was ‘unbanked’ due to credit issues and shenanigans from my youth."
Altra Federal Credit Union

Such a Difference Compared to Larger Banks

Aug 03, 2021
  • Home Loans
"We were so happy with it that we've kept our checking account, even after paying off the loan."
Altra Federal Credit Union

Accommodating Our Unique Needs

Aug 03, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
"After my husband’s car was totaled in a horrific accident, we needed to buy a new one ASAP, but our insurance company was dragging their feet on paying us for the totaled car."
Thrivent Federal Credit Union

Finally on the Financial Path I Want to Be

Aug 02, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
"My credit score is up 43 points in just six months, and I am no longer burdened by high-interest credit cards."

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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.

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