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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

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Refinancing a 30% Interest Rate, Paying Off Collections, & Saving a Member $250/month

Apr 18, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
We had a member apply for a $5,000 loan to pay off some collections and credit cards. Looking at his credit report, we noticed that he was paying almost 30% in interest on his vehicle at a different institution.
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.
stories_t_oshkosh community credit union

Helping Refugees

Apr 17, 2019
  • Serving the Underserved
The city of Oshkosh has a large refugee population, and the majority have little experience navigating checking or savings accounts, paying bills, and are not financially empowered.
Altra Federal Credit Union

Finally Treated Like I Matter

Apr 16, 2019
  • Auto Loans
I am a hard-working single mom who was new to the area. Right before Christmas, the engine on my truck blew, and where I live is not supported by public transit.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Making Unique Loans Work

Apr 14, 2019
  • Home Loans
There is still a misconception in mortgage financing about the difficulty of finding financing for singlewide manufactured
Co-op Credit Union

Escape from Debt, Escape from Predatory Lending

Apr 01, 2019
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
'A member at Co-op Credit Union came through the drive-up and wanted to deposit a larger-than-normal check.

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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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