District: Congressional District #3
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Becoming a Dementia-Friendly Business
“By adding this to our tool belt, it’s just one more way we can treat our members like family.”
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Money Doesn’t Buy Happiness, But it Does Buy Freedom [Video]
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.
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Observant & Knowledgeable
“I called to get a payoff amount on a car loan due to it being totaled from an accident.”
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Such a Difference Compared to Larger Banks
“We were so happy with it that we’ve kept our checking account, even after paying off the loan.”
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Accommodating Our Unique Needs
“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.”
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Pursuing the American Dream
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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Our Cooperative Principles
When we say we work to support and enrich our communities, it’s much, much more than donations and sponsorships.
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A Member Since 1954
Gilbert has been a member since 1954. He was fresh out of the military, and while he and his wife had begun renting an apartment, they had nothing else. He tried to get a loan from multiple area banks, but—without credit–they would not help him.
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Lowering Rates, Shortening Terms, Lowering Payments
A couple came into WESTconsin who had just wanted to open a savings and checking account. While opening these accounts, our Member Service Representative had a chance to review their financials.