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stories_t_sentry credit union

Peace of Mind & Money in Her Pocket

Nov 29, 2022
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
We had a member who was going through a messy divorce, she had less than perfect credit and need funds to help with legal fees.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Spotting Red Flags

Nov 01, 2022
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
We recently had a member visit one of our offices to make a wire transfer.
WESTconsin Credit Union

Payday Loans with a 400% Interest Rate

Aug 18, 2022
  • Escaping Predatory Lending
We recently had a member visit one of our offices with her grandmother to apply for a consolidation loan, as she was struggling with numerous payday lender loans she took out in 2020 when her boyfriend was sick and unable to work for six months
stories_t_tricounty credit union

Pets Before Profit

Aug 15, 2022
  • Charity & Community Service
We had checked out a foreclosed house property and found a mama cat and her five kittens in the garage with little food and water.
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
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.
stories_t_superior choice credit union

Financially Prepared for Home Ownership

Apr 18, 2022
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
SCCU and LSS Financial Counseling really helped me be prepared financially for home ownership!
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%.
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.
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.
N.E.W. Credit Union

They Reached Out When We Didn't Know Where to Turn

Aug 20, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
"I came down with COVID-19 after starting a new job. I was sick for three weeks and had no health insurance, and also developed another medical issue that I am still battling one year later."
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

I Will Be a Lifelong CoVantage Man

Aug 20, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
“We’ve been CoVantage members for years with our private loans and savings accounts, long before we mortgaged our business with you. When the state shut down our business, we were extremely worried and were unsure how our bills would get paid."
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).
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.
County City Credit Union

The Extra Mile for a Stranded Member

Aug 19, 2021
  • Auto Loans
One of our members was in desperate need of help with an auto loan. Her car had died, she had limited income, and she was left stranded without it.
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.