District: Senate District #25
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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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Overcoming Unexpected Hardships
Members of ours were hit hard by the effects of COVID-19. Both lost their jobs and were relying on unemployment while having four loans with us and their credit card.
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Providing Excellent Service After a Theft
A member came in for help after her wallet was stolen and fraudulent charges were made on her account.
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Taking Time to Help with Credit Card Debt
A member asked to increase her overdraft protection after accidentally bringing her account negative.
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Financial Education for the Incarcerated
Royal offers a series of financial education lessons at several correctional facilities in Wisconsin, including the state Department of Corrections.
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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.
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“Thank You For Helping Save a Small Local Business”
“The fact that you spent time funding our small $9,000 PPP loan just may have saved my business!”