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stories_t_oakdale credit union 2024

Financial Education Workshops

Oct 05, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
In collaboration with the Juneau County Health Department, Oakdale Credit Union and other area financial institutions have worked together to provide free, quarterly financial education workshops webinars.
stories_t_summit credit union

Joining the Global Alliance for Banking on Values

Jun 14, 2023
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We recently joined the prestigious Global Alliance for Banking on Values, which is an international network of financial services leaders dedicated to global, values-based banking.
Fox Communities Credit Union

Dignity & Respect

May 19, 2023
  • Auto Loans
In the early ‘70s, my parents separated. My mother needed a car because she had four kids at home, but very few dealers paid any attention to her as a single woman
stories_t_heartland credit union 2024

A Plan & A Gentle Nudge

May 19, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
Two years ago, a member came to us with a credit score in the mid-500s and a number of collection and charged off items.
stories_t_summit credit union

Fraud Detection System Saves

Apr 05, 2023
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
"I recently had someone hack into my credit card and try to put through two transactions for just over $100.00 each.
UW Credit Union

Share the Love

Mar 15, 2023
  • Charity & Community Service
To celebrate Valentine's Day, the UW Credit Union team made more than 400 valentines for older adults at organizations like NewBridge Madison and United Community Center in Milwaukee.
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_oakdale credit union 2024

Shelter from the Storm

Jun 01, 2022
  • Rainy Day Support
There is still a misconception in mortgage financing about the difficulty of finding financing for singlewide manufactured
UW Credit Union

Personable & Professional During Difficult Times

Aug 19, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support
A member had recently gone through a divorce and shared her appreciation for staff at one of our branch locations.
UW Credit Union

From Insecurity to Tears of Joy

Aug 19, 2021
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Initially, she expressed feelings of insecurity about finances, but our staff was able to make her feel comfortable.
stories_t_oakdale credit union 2024

Becoming a Dementia-Friendly Business

Aug 06, 2021
  • Addressing Elder Financial Abuse
"By adding this to our tool belt, it’s just one more way we can treat our members like family."
stories_t_westby coop credit union

Pursuing the American Dream

Jun 01, 2021
  • Supporting Main St
When other financial institutions did not want to take the risk on this startup business, we carefully reviewed this member's financial factors and business plan while also trusting in her knowledge, skills, and work ethic.
stories_t_westby coop credit union

Avoiding Foreclosure & Paying Off Hard Money Lender

May 01, 2020
  • COVID-19 Response
When it came time for a veteran-family owned and operated motel to pay off their land contract to finalize the purchase of real estate, several banks turned them down and they resorted to a hard-money lender to fulfill their obligations.
stories_t_summit credit union

"You Saved Me From Homelessness"

Jan 01, 2019
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
“You basically saved me from homelessness and several other awful life alternatives... I know it’s part of your job, but it made a huge difference in mine.”
stories_t_connexus credit union

There for Life Transitions

Jan 01, 2019
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
An older woman regularly visits our branch to make transactions.
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!
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