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SAVINGS– Share Accounts
The saving accounts in the credit union are called Share Accounts.
Members
may save through payroll deduction, electronic deposits, check
deposits and/or
cash deposits. Shares may be added or withdrawn during regular
hours.
CHECKING – Share Draft
Accounts
Checking accounts at the credit union are called Share Draft
Accounts. There
is NO minimum balance, NO per check charge and NO service
charges. You
do pay for your own checks and any additional services you
may require (for
example: stop payments, traces or check copies). All checks
ordered through
the credit union have duplicates for your records and originals
can be
obtained, per your request, for a fee.
The share drafts are cleared through your account by 9:30
am. Your
checking accounts are connected to your savings and will overdraft
to your
savings (for a $5.00 fee) if there is not enough in your checking
to cover your
checks.
VISA DEBIT CARDS
Debit cards are connected to your Share Draft (checking) Account
ONLY. You
may withdraw from your Share Draft Account at an ATM Machine*
or at a
store by using the card as a Credit Card. *Please note if
you use your Visa
Debit Card at an ATM Machine you will be charged a $1.00 fee,
which will be
withdrawn from your checking account on a daily basis. If your debit card is lost or stolen please call 1-800-543-5073.
CLUB ACCOUNTS
Christmas, Tax and Vacation Club Accounts are available. These
accounts earn
the same dividend as a share (savings) account. No minimum
balance is
required.
SHARE CERTIFICATES
We offer short-term 6-month certificates of deposit (CD) that
earn a monthly
dividend.
LOANS
- Any person who is a member and
has had steady income for a year or
more may apply for a loan. The
amount and length of any loan is determined by the purpose,
security
offered and the person’s ability to
repay. (Subject to federal regulations, Board of Directors
policy and
discretion of the Loan Staff.).
- Loan Applications are available
in the lobby of the credit union. They
can also be faxed or mailed to you.
A new form must be completed by the applicant for each new
loan
and has to be returned to the credit
union with payroll verification and security information,
if applicable.
- Approval – All loans must
by approved by the loan officer. After their
approval, the necessary papers are
prepared and the loan is processed.
- Repayment of Loan – The due
date for all loans is the 15th of each
month. On this day the payment will
be drawn out of your share account. You have a seven day
grace
period before a $15.00 late fee is charged
to your account. Interest is calculated daily on the balance
of the loan.
- Loan Protection Insurance –
The credit union offers the option of life
nad/or disability insurance on all
loans if the customer wishes to purchase it.
TYPES OF LOANS AND LOAN ELIGIBILITY
- Members are eligible to have three
loans at one time – 2 secured and
1 unsecured.
- Unsecured (or personal) loans are
limited to $5000.00 with a repay
term of up to 30 months.
- Secured (or chattel) loans are
available for new or used cars, trucks,
ATVs, etc. The term varies depending
on the year of the security item. Detailed loan information
is available
by phone or fax. Secured items MUST
carry proper insurance (collision and comprehensive) to
protect the
credit union’s interest. Collision is not
required on vehicles over ten years.
- Share Secured Loans are also available.
The shares must be kept in
the share account of the member with
the loan for the term of the loan.
- Home Equity Loans are available
for home that have at least 65%
loan to value.
- Some loans will require a Co-Maker.
A co-maker is anyone with a
good reputation, steady income and the
ability to meet the obligation. Co-makers do not have to
be members
at the credit union.
OTHER SERVICES
- We offer money orders, travelers
checks and postage stamps. During the summer we also offer
certain amusement park tickets at a discounted price.
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