District: Congressional District #6
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Refinancing a 30% Interest Rate, Paying Off Collections, & Saving a Member $250/month
We had a member apply for a $5,000 loan to pay off some collections and credit cards. Looking at his credit report, we noticed that he was paying almost 30% in interest on his vehicle at a different institution.
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Helping When No Other Local Financials Would
A non-member with children was forced from her home due to flooding in town and lost everything. Her employer had a relief fund, but no other local financials would cash the check.
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Helping Refugees
The city of Oshkosh has a large refugee population, and the majority have little experience navigating checking or savings accounts, paying bills, and are not financially empowered.
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An Onsite Branch at Ascend
Ascend Services, Inc. provides community experiences, education, and employment opportunities that promote individual growth for residents of Manitowoc County.
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Getting a Member Back in the Driver’s Seat
An auto repair reached out to Capital Credit Union and told us they were planning to put a mechanic’s lien on a car that had been in an accident and was towed to their shop after hearing nothing from the owner of the vehicle or their insurance company.
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Educating Members on Their Options
After being rejected by a bank, the daughter of a member dealt only with cash and believed that she wouldn’t qualify for a checking account, let alone an auto loan.
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Taking a Chance
Non-members had a dealer approve them for an auto loan but at an interest rate they felt was a little high.
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“You Saved Me From Homelessness”
“You basically saved me from homelessness and several other awful life alternatives… I know it’s part of your job, but it made a huge difference in mine.”
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Getting a Member Back on Track Every Week for a Decade
An 81 year-old, illiterate member previously used payday lenders and didn’t know how much he owed, to whom, and at what interest rate.
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A Safer Place for Her Family
A single mom came in, desperately seeking help to leave her current apartment.