District: Congressional District #7
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The Power of Financial Counseling
Some young, first-time buyers wanted to purchase a home, as they were paying high rent each month and had just found out they were having their first child.
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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.
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Payday Loans with a 400% Interest Rate
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
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Financially Prepared for Home Ownership
SCCU and LSS Financial Counseling really helped me be prepared financially for home ownership!
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Saving the Family Home
We had a member on the verge of losing her home that had been in the family for generations and both of her vehicles.
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Delivery Service for an Elderly Member
We have an elderly member who has physical mobility limitations, does not drive, and lives a mile from our credit union.
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Providing Pandemic Relief to Small Businesses
We recently took advantage of a grant opportunity for CDFIs provided by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC).
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Consolidating Debt & Satisfying Collections
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.