District: Senate District #12
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My Dream Starter Home
“I was able to get financing for my dream starter home when other financial institutions wouldn’t even consider it.”
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Helping Small Business During COVID-19
As many small businesses were being put under hardships regarding pandemic restrictions, we knew we had to step up.
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Longterm Fixed-Rate Products on Non-Conforming Properties
One way we help our members fulfill their dream of home ownership is by offering longterm fixed-rate products on non-conforming properties such as condominiums, vacant land, manufactured homes, and homes that sit on large acreage parcels.
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Escape from Debt, Escape from Predatory Lending
‘A member at Co-op Credit Union came through the drive-up and wanted to deposit a larger-than-normal check.
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From No Positive Credit to Mortgage Pre-Approval
I had no positive credit and 16 accounts in collections with a credit score of 400. N.E.W. Credit Union took the time to help me create the best plan of action to get out of debt and start building a positive credit history.
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Uncovering a Suspicious Charge on a Credit Card
A 70-year-old member came to see me about refinancing the debt on one of his credit cards.
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Advocating for Individuals with Dementia
Several Ripco staff members were deeply involved in helping one of our older members who was a victim of elder financial exploitation.
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Random Acts of Kindness Initiative
We started a random acts of kindness initiative. Our employees in ten Wisconsin counties dream up and carry out ideas.
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The Importance of Financial Education & Counseling
We provide financial counseling to members and bring financial education into the community.
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Not Letting Scarred Credit Stop Us
A self-employed truck driver who experienced a cut in wages faced a tax lien on his home.