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Putting People Before Profit

Capital Credit Union

A Better Rate & Brand-New Car

Jul 21, 2023
  • Auto Loans
A single mother of three had technically paid off what she borrowed for a now-junk vehicle, but was still paying on the loan due to CPI.
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
Prospera Credit Union

That Next Step

May 12, 2023
  • Auto Loans
A member who had recently moved from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria dreamed of getting his own truck.
Capital Credit Union

Making Dreams Come True

Mar 22, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
I just wanted to send a quick email to say what a pleasure it was to work with Betsy on getting the boat my family wanted to purchase.
Capital Credit Union

Understanding a Tough Situation

Mar 22, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member of five years lost her job during the pandemic and struggled to find a new job. We did a couple of loan payment deferrals on an auto loan and signature loan, but she utltimately fell behind as the final maturity dates for both loans approached.
Capital Credit Union

Doing the Right Thing

Aug 24, 2021
  • Home Loans
When an employee was assisting a member with an unrelated situation, he noticed that their mortgage with us had an interest rate of 5%, so he asked the member some questions and offered to process a rate modification to lower the rate to 2.75%.
Fox Communities Credit Union

Establishing a $20k Small Business Grant Program

Aug 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
This year, we established a $20,000 small business grant program to help our members attract more business.
Verve, a Credit Union

Solving a Dilemma

Aug 20, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member approached us with a dilemma. They were hoping to lower their auto payment to make room in their budget to purchase another vehicle.
Verve, a Credit Union

Better Products, Lower Payment, & Less Interest

Aug 20, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
He saved $1,600 in products, lowered his monthly payment by $71, and will now save a great deal in interest over the life of the loan.
CoVantage Credit Union

Providing Pandemic Relief to Small Businesses

Aug 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
We recently took advantage of a grant opportunity for CDFIs provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
Prospera Credit Union

More than a Simple Auto Loan Refi

Aug 18, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
e not only discovered another auto loan with a higher rate than what Prospera could offer, but a few more loans that could be refinanced as well.
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."
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.
Thrivent Federal Credit Union

A Fresh Start

Apr 01, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
'Our member, a single mom, was looking to consolidate debt; however, she had been turned down by other financial institutions due to her 576 credit score.
Capital Credit Union

Getting a Member Back in the Driver's Seat

Jan 01, 2019
  • Above & Beyond Service
An auto repair reached out to Capital Credit Union and told us they were planning to put a mechanic’s lien on a car that had been in an accident and was towed to their shop after hearing nothing from the owner of the vehicle or their insurance company.
Capital Credit Union

Educating Members on Their Options

Jan 01, 2019
  • Auto Loans
After being rejected by a bank, the daughter of a member dealt only with cash and believed that she wouldn’t qualify for a checking account, let alone an auto loan.
Capital Credit Union

Taking a Chance

Jan 01, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
Non-members had a dealer approve them for an auto loan but at an interest rate they felt was a little high.
The Difference - Unison Credit Union

Assisting a Single Dad

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A single dad with child support payments, a mortgage, credit card bills, personal loans, and an aging mother in his care wasn't able to pay down his obligations no matter how many hours he worked.
Prospera Credit Union

No More Hoops

Dec 01, 2018
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A single dad working 70 hours a week jumped through every hoop his bank demanded in order to save his home, only to be told they'd be foreclosing anyway.
Fox Communities Credit Union

Rebuilding Together Fox Valley

Dec 01, 2018
  • Charity & Community Service
A disabled man in his 60s became somewhat isolated by hoarding and rarely saw his 14 grandkids.
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