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People Before Profit Stories

Whether it’s helping a member escape predatory lending, rebuild credit, weather an illness, save for a home, or simply be given a second chance, credit unions are uniquely equipped to provide a lifeline when other financial institutions can’t or won’t. Check out our collection of stories below–all submitted by Wisconsin’s credit unions. Have your own story you’d like to share? Submit your story here.

Story Collection

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  • Already Part of the Best

    “Ive been a member of Altra (Trane) Federal Credit Union since 1973. It’s been the only banking system I’ve had since then.

  • Back on Track After Hardship

    A member was very past due on his auto loan and hadn’t responded to any attempts to reach him.

  • Fraud Detection System Saves

    “I recently had someone hack into my credit card and try to put through two transactions for just over $100.00 each.

  • Stopping A Scam

    We had an older couple come in to withdraw all their savings.

  • Making Dreams Come True

    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.

  • Understanding a Tough Situation

    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.

What makes credit unions different from other financial institutions, and why does it matter? 

Credit unions are different than banks. As not-for-profit financial institutions, credit unions put people first. That’s why more than 140 million Americans choose credit unions as their trusted financial partner.

What’s the difference between a credit union and bank? Check out this interactive infographic! 

From accounts of above and beyond member service, to granted second chances, to responses to disaster, to meeting community needs, to returning funds back to their members through patronage, and more—your stories educate policymakers and the public about their banking options and are vital to preserving The Credit Union Difference.