Portfolio Category: Lending Matters

Monitoring Your FICO Score

Are you preparing to make a large purchase sometime in the near future?  A home, line of credit or a vehicle?  Many consumers will visit websites such as Credit Karma or Credit.com to get their most recent credit scores.  Many credit card companies are now printing your credit score monthly on your billing statement as…
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0% Financing

Is 0% financing always a good deal? When you're shopping for a car that you'll be financing with a car loan, the prospect of receiving zero percent financing is often too good to pass up. Or is it? It's important to evaluate all of the factors that affect the total price you end up paying,…
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Buy Local…Finance Local

Don't forget your hometown Credit Union! When you are in the market for a new vehicle you probably head out to your local dealership looking to get a great deal. Shopping locally is vital to small towns everywhere.  Supporting a local business strengthens the economic base of every community.  A good portion of the money…
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RV Loans

Summer is here and that means road trips. Before you hit the open road or set out on a camping adventure, you may want a recreational vehicle. And before you can even set foot in your own RV, odds are you’ll need financing. Can you just walk into your local credit union and get an…
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