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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.
The Difference - Fort Community Credit Union

Answering a Prayer

Aug 17, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support - Medical Bills
A member called and felt comfortable enough to share that she had been injured and was really having a hard time making ends meet.
Park City Credit Union

My Dream Starter Home

Aug 17, 2021
  • Home Loans
“I was able to get financing for my dream starter home when other financial institutions wouldn’t even consider it."
Guardian Credit Union

I Will Be a Member Until the End

Aug 17, 2021
  • Rainy Day Support - Wage Loss
“I've been with Guardian for 30 years. They are the best. I went through some medical issues that left me off the payroll for over a year, and they reached out to me when they noticed inconsistencies in my account and offered to help me save my home."
WESTconsin Credit Union

Overcoming Unexpected Hardships

Aug 16, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
Members of ours were hit hard by the effects of COVID-19. Both lost their jobs and were relying on unemployment while having four loans with us and their credit card.
Royal Credit Union

Keeping Small Businesses Afloat

Aug 16, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
A member came in for help after her wallet was stolen and fraudulent charges were made on her account.
Royal Credit Union

Creating a Virtual Reality Fair Program

Aug 16, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
A member came in for help after her wallet was stolen and fraudulent charges were made on her account.
Royal Credit Union

Providing Excellent Service After a Theft

Aug 16, 2021
  • Identity Theft Prevention & Mitigation
A member came in for help after her wallet was stolen and fraudulent charges were made on her account.
Royal Credit Union

Taking Time to Help with Credit Card Debt

Aug 16, 2021
  • Second Chances & Refinancing
A member asked to increase her overdraft protection after accidentally bringing her account negative.
Royal Credit Union

Financial Education for the Incarcerated

Aug 16, 2021
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Royal offers a series of financial education lessons at several correctional facilities in Wisconsin, including the state Department of Corrections.
Royal Credit Union

Keeping Kids in the Habit of Saving

Aug 16, 2021
  • Fostering Financial Literacy
Throughout COVID-19, Royal has worked with our school partners to create a new delivery method for the program so that students can continue to save without risking their safety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Co-op Credit Union

Keep the Music Playing

Aug 12, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
A local musician had only a handful of gigs in 2020 due to the pandemic. He and his family were in a difficult financial position because the entertainment work was their only income.
Shipbuilders Credit Union

People Before Profit During COVID-19

Aug 11, 2021
  • COVID-19 Response
When the pandemic hit, however, SCU felt compelled to explore additional ways to show appreciation and support for its employees, members, and community.
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."
Blackhawk Community Credit Union

Trust is an Amazing Privilege

Aug 05, 2021
  • Above & Beyond Service
During a cold winter day in 2020, one of our long-time Edgerton members drove into our parking lot and our staff noticed that he didn’t get out of his vehicle to come inside.