Credit Unions

Miss_Poohs

As a new user here - can anyone give me to the run down on the role of Credit Unions, in fianacial management.

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georgiasmum

I can't really advise as I don't know much about your situation except to say that their loans are exremely good value. I joined my local credit union and I live in an area where the provident are making a fortune out of low income families and a credit union loan would be much cheaper for some people! (btw I have no axe to grind against the provvie!) Look into it and see what services they offer. Mine has a low joining fee (£1) and a maximum savings of £5000 per customer although plans are afoot to raise this to £10000 in Jan 07. Let us know what you decide to do!

kenshaz

The Credit Union “Mission Statement”

[FONT=Verdana,]The Mission of the Credit Union is to promote the financial well being of its members. To achieve this purpose the Credit Union is committed to providing a broad range of innovative financial products supported by the excellent service of a dedicated, well-trained staff. These programs will be administered in accordance with sound management practices to maintain the financial strength of the Credit union. The Board of Directors, Management and Staff of the Credit Union hereby affirm that the efforts of the Credit Union will be consistently and professionally dedicated to the accomplishment of this mission.[/FONT]

kenshaz

The Credit Union Story

[FONT=Verdana,]The modern Credit Union movement traces its origins to Germany and to Friedrich Willhelm Raiffeisen, the Mayor of a small town in southern Germany, who in 1849 formed societies, which later evolved in to Credit Unions. The purposes of these Credit Unions was to enable people to help themselves in relieving debt and poverty.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,]A Credit Union is a democratic, financial co-operative owned and controlled by its own members. Each Credit Union is run only to benefit its members, all of whom have something in common - the common bond.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,]Credit Unions in the UK were in existence for some time before the movement gained momentum in 1979, when the Credit Unions Act was passed.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,]Since then, the Credit Union philosophy of mutual self-help has proved very popular, and there are now over 600 Credit Unions registered with the Financial Services Authority.[/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana,]In the UK over 360 thousand members have recognized the value of credit unions, and have savings approaching 300 million pounds with their credit unions. There are thousands employed in the sector and many more thousands are volunteers involved in the movement.[/FONT]

georgiasmum

WOW! Do you work for Wikipedia? Seriously, very informative.

kenshaz

:beer: No ,but I do believe in credit unions,because they are power to the people.Have a nice day.

kenshaz

I received 3% dividend from my credit union ,for this year.