10 Reasons To Be Thankful For Your Credit Union
We often take life’s many gifts for granted by failing to appreciate them deeply enough. Thanksgiving offers the perfect opportunity to reflect upon everything that is wonderful in our lives and to show our gratitude for each and every gift we’ve been given. This Thanksgiving, give thanks for your credit union! Let’s review 10 reasons to be grateful you belong to SRI Federal Credit Union. 1. Superior member service At SRI Federal Credit Union, you’re always greeted with happy faces and representatives who are ready and willing to help you. There’s no cold, sterile atmosphere here! Instead, at SRI Federal Credit Union, every member is part of the family. We’re truly invested in your financial wellness and we’re here to help you achieve and maintain it, every step of the way. 2. You have access to better savings rates We’re not paying dividends to stockholders, and that means we have more savings to pass back to you. At SRI Federal Credit Union, we’re proud to offer you share certificate, money market and savings rates that are well above the national average. Make sure to check out our rates as they have increased dramatically! 3. We make it easy to qualify for credit The absence of a national bank corporate office enables us to be more flexible about offering lines of credit. We don’t have to abide by overly strict credit qualifications — and neither do you! That makes it easier for you to open a new line of credit, even if your existing credit isn’t perfect. 4. We offer lower interest rates Need a stash of cash? Stop by SRI Federal Credit Union and take your pick of personal loans, home loans, auto loans and more, all with reasonable interest rates that are often lower than the regional or national average. We’ll help you get the funds you need with a payback plan you can actually afford! 5. Your money is safe here Federally insured credit unions and banks both offer insurance on accounts of up $250,000. But credit unions are also subject to strict regulations on their investments and loans. This means you can keep your money here without worrying about its security. 6. [Free/ Low-cost] Checking Accounts Our checking accounts exist to provide you with a safe, convenient place to store your money — not to milk you for it. Checking accounts at SRI Federal Credit Union are completely free to set up and maintain. Conversely, according to a MoneyRates survey, the average monthly maintenance fee for a checking account at a bank is $12. That’s nearly $150 coming out of consumers’ pockets each year! At SRI Federal Credit Union you’ll have a safe place to keep your money. 7. You own a piece of your credit union Credit unions are member-owned and member-operated. You get to weigh in on our major decisions instead of being forced to follow along with whatever the higher-ups decide. Your money=your choices. 8. We support small businesses Credit unions are invested in the success of local small businesses. Here at SRI Federal Credit Union, we offer business accounts so you can run the financial side of your business without worrying about expensive fees. 9. Fewer fees Banks are notorious for slapping consumers with fees at any given opportunity. From steep overdraft fees to costly ATM fees, there’s another bill to pay at every turn! Here at SRI Federal Credit Union, we want to help you keep as much of your money as possible. Any fees we do have are nominal and generally lower than what banks demand. We also want you to have access to your money without worrying about expensive ATM fees. To that end, we provide our members with a large network of ATMs with ATM fee reimbursement on all checking account transactions up to $5 per transaction. 10. You have access to a variety of financial services At SRI Federal Credit Union, we’re a lot more than just a gigantic piggy bank. We provide members with an array of financial services to meet every money-related need at every life stage. These include credit cards with no annual fees and low-interest rates, Home Equity Lines of credit for both primary and non-owner occupied residences, direct deposit, wire services, financial education, personal loans, vehicle loans, notary services, online banking, and more! As a member of a credit union, your money is always in good hands. Aren’t you thankful you belong to SRI Federal Credit Union?
