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Co-op Credit Union

Helping a "Catfishing" Victim When the Bank Wouldn't

Jan 01, 2024
  • Above & Beyond Service
We had a member whose primary financial was a bank. Recently, this member was "catfished" and scammed out of thousands of dollars.
Co-op Credit Union

From Betrayal to Refinanced

Nov 01, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A couple from another financial institution came to Co-op Credit Union looking to refinance their mortgage which was ballooning.
Co-op Credit Union

Serving the Underserved with Bilingual Staff

Oct 01, 2023
  • Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
After hearing of the death of one of our members, we reached out to his wife to offer financial assistance and to transfer all vehicle titles to her name.
Altra Federal Credit Union

Every Member Matters

May 12, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
I brought my dad in to make a deposit. He needed help with the deposit, and while it was only $10, he was treated like it was $10,000.
Altra Federal Credit Union

"They Believed in Me"

Apr 12, 2023
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
I went through a divorce and had to refinance my house in a hurry, so I went with some fly-by-night company that made all these promises but then charged me (in small writing) $30,000 in closing costs!
Altra Federal Credit Union

Already Part of the Best

Apr 12, 2023
  • Above & Beyond Service
"Ive been a member of Altra (Trane) Federal Credit Union since 1973. It's been the only banking system I've had since then.
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_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
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.
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.
Gundersen Credit Union

Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence

Aug 12, 2021
  • Serving the Underserved
Realizing that many domestic violence victims must leave their current residence very quickly without essentials or the funds to purchase essentials, Gundersen Credit Union developed and implemented a Domestic Violence Assistance Program.
Co-op Credit Union

A Sense of Financial Freedom

Aug 12, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member came to Co-op Credit Union for financial coaching and a strategy to pay off $36,000 of credit card debt.
Firefighters Credit Union

Money Doesn't Buy Happiness, But it Does Buy Freedom [Video]

Aug 05, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A couple was living paycheck to paycheck with substantial credit card debt. They were tired of getting nowhere making minimum payments and met with us after being told they were “un-bankable” by other banks.
Altra Federal Credit Union

Observant & Knowledgeable

Aug 03, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
“I called to get a payoff amount on a car loan due to it being totaled from an accident."
Altra Federal Credit Union

I was "Unbanked"

Aug 03, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
“I was ‘unbanked’ due to credit issues and shenanigans from my youth."
Altra Federal Credit Union

Such a Difference Compared to Larger Banks

Aug 03, 2021
  • Home Loans
"We were so happy with it that we've kept our checking account, even after paying off the loan."
Altra Federal Credit Union

Accommodating Our Unique Needs

Aug 03, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
"After my husband’s car was totaled in a horrific accident, we needed to buy a new one ASAP, but our insurance company was dragging their feet on paying us for the totaled car."
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.
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