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stories_t_educators credit union

Supporting Milwaukee's Public Schools

Aug 21, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
Educators Credit Union recently made a $40,000 donation to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Helping Members Achieve Educational Dreams

Jun 06, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Recently, Fort Community Credit Union awarded $10,000 to local graduates.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

On the Frontline Against Fraud

May 12, 2023
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
We are committed to protecting our members against emerging scams and financial fraud.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Being Member-Focused

Apr 13, 2023
  • Rainy Day Support
An elderly member was unable to qualify for loan refinancing elsewhere due to recent late payments on a car loan at another financial.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Giving Back

Apr 13, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
In 2020, we launched the Local First Credit Card, which offers our members all the benefits of a BHCCU credit card while also giving back to a local nonprofit organization.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Back on Track After Hardship

Apr 05, 2023
  • Auto Loans
A member was very past due on his auto loan and hadn't responded to any attempts to reach him.
stories_t_landmark credit union 2024

Overcoming Hurdles

Jan 06, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member came to Landmark Credit Union for their home equity line of credit and during the process ran into a few hurdles that Landmark associates were able to help navigate.
stories_t_landmark credit union 2024

Ready for New Memories

Jan 06, 2023
  • Home Loans
“When it was finally time to update my older home, I went to Landmark to receive the funds to equip my house with everything it needed to be 'new' to me!
stories_t_landmark credit union 2024

Best Choice & Best Rate

Jan 06, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
“After shopping around for the best rates in the area, Landmark was ultimately the best choice with the best rate. I truly enjoyed the friendly customer service.
stories_t_landmark credit union 2024

Banking with Landmark Since High School

Jan 06, 2023
  • Home Loans
“My wife and I got married last October and found a home that had the possibility to be our dream home.
stories_t_landmark credit union 2024

Turn to a Credit Union

Jan 06, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A couple looking for a small loan approached several financials but were turned down. Then, they looked to Landmark.
stories_t_educators credit union

Member Loyalty Pays Dividends

Apr 18, 2022
  • Paying Dividends
We’ve returned more than $18.1 million to our members over the past five years through our Member Loyalty program, where member-owners who use more of the credit union’s services receive more in return.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Trust is an Amazing Privilege

Aug 05, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
During a cold winter day in 2020, one of our long-time Edgerton members drove into our parking lot and our staff noticed that he didn’t get out of his vehicle to come inside.
stories_t_blackhawk community credit union

"I Left the Branch Feeling Like I Was Being Taken Care Of"

Apr 18, 2019
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
“My personal computer was accessed by an unknown entity. When I realized what was occurring and that it was probably a scam, I went to the branch to see if any funds had been withdrawn, which they had."
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Breaking the Payday Loan Cycle

Mar 15, 2019
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
The payday loan cycle starts slow and spirals quickly. One of our members got behind because of a $200 car repair and took out her first payday loan.
stories_t_southern lakes credit union

Even Small Loans Can Make a Big Difference

Dec 01, 2018
  • Home Loans
A member had received a mailer from a finance company offering to lend her $750 for $70/ month on a 26-month term.
stories_t_landmark credit union 2024

A Small Loan After a Storm

Dec 01, 2018
  • Rainy Day Support
Faced with an unexpected need to replace appliances and electronics after their home was hit by a storm, our member knew who to turn to!
stories_t_enterprise credit union

Helping a Veteran After a Fire

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A veteran had a hard time paying for lodging after losing his home in a fire.
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.
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

No Bank Would Help Them

Oct 01, 2017
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A family moved to Wisconsin to care for their aging parents. After their parents passed suddenly, the family lost one job and experienced two car breakdowns.
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