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Simplicity Credit Union

A New In-School Branch

Jul 21, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Recently, Simplicity Credit Union opened a new in-school branch at Loyal Elementary.
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.
Simplicity Credit Union

The Next Generation

Apr 28, 2023
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
It’s so rewarding helping the next generation learn how to responsibly build their credit and a foundation for a better future.
Simplicity Credit Union

Down Payment Plus Grant

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
We had a member that was recently divorced and wanted to purchase a home for her and her daughters.
Simplicity Credit Union

A Baby & A New Home--On the Same Day!

Apr 21, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
We received a call that a member was in the hospital because her water broke. She was supposed to purchase her home that afternoon, but couldn’t make it to closing since she was going to have a baby any minute.
Simplicity Credit Union

Consolidating with a 2nd Mortgage

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
An elderly member called our consumer lending team to get a vehicle loan, but they were unable to help her due to her debt ratio being too high.
Simplicity Credit Union

Thrilled!

Apr 21, 2023
  • Home Loans
We processed a home equity loan for debt consolidation, home improvement, and a vacation.
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.
Marathon County Employees Credit Union

Saving the Family Home

Aug 20, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
We had a member on the verge of losing her home that had been in the family for generations and both of her vehicles.
stories_t_brokaw credit union 2024

Delivery Service for an Elderly Member

Aug 20, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
We have an elderly member who has physical mobility limitations, does not drive, and lives a mile from our credit union.
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).
Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union

Consolidating Debt & Satisfying Collections

Aug 18, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
Many banks would not consider granting the loan due to the existence of those collections, but we were willing to give the member the loan AND help clear up those items.
Simplicity Credit Union

Saying "Yes" When Others Say "No"

Aug 13, 2021
  • Home Loans
Every home loan has a story behind it, but the stories where we get to say "yes" to those who have been told "no" are the stories that prove that we truly make a difference.
stories_t_brokaw credit union 2024

Truly About People Before Profit

Aug 12, 2021
  • Home Loans
The co-borrower's score would have given them a higher rate, so we made an exception to utilize the higher score for pricing to give the borrower a better rate.
stories_t_brokaw credit union 2024

Undoing a Mega-Bank's Missteps

Aug 12, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
A member noticed that two ACH payments had come out of her account in the last month that she did not recognize. After researching the item, we noticed that these payments had been coming out for almost five years at uneven intervals.
stories_t_cloverbelt credit union

Loan Extensions, No Payments, & Waived Interest During Cancer Treatment

Apr 19, 2019
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
We have a self-employed over-the-road trucker who has his semi financed with us. Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with cancer and will be unable to drive for six months while receiving chemo treatment.
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.”
Marshfield Medical Center Credit Union

Giving the Chance

Jan 01, 2019
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member applied for a loan to pay off some existing collections, fully expecting to be denied, and was apprehensive to the loan officer due to her past life experiences.
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.
Marathon County Employees Credit Union

A Dream Realized

Sep 01, 2018
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
We had a couple come into the credit union that had been paying rent their entire lives.
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