Letter From the President
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Thank you for your continued support of First Community Credit Union. As a member owned cooperative, we are successful when our members are financially successful. We had many positive changes that occurred in 2018 including:
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Record loan growth of over $14.5 million
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Complete overhaul of the mortgage department, increasing the products offered and retaining servicing on fixed rate mortgages
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Enabled online loan applications and complete account opening through the Internet
• Instant issue of debit cards from our Beloit office
In addition to the positive changes, here are some great accomplishments your credit union achieved in 2018:
- Donated over $36,000 and 450 volunteer hours
- Helped 104 members purchase their dream home
- Granted $77,000,000 in new loans; and
- Added over 3,000 new members
The changes will continue in 2019. We are debuting a new mobile banking app that will provide the ability to deposit checks electronically. Other system enhancements include a new home banking site and bill pay product. We are also enhancing our credit card program to bring the cards in-house, which means better access to your card activity and account information which will be included on your monthly statements. These enhancements are based upon the results of our member surveys, so that’s why I encourage you to reach out to me with all of your comments and suggestions. We are trying to build FirstCCU into the best credit union in the Stateline area.
Sincerely,
Jack K. Gill, President
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Pet Adoption Days
Our Janesville branch will be hosting adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin on:
Saturday, Jan 19
TH
10:00
AM
-12:00
PM
Saturday, Feb 9
TH
10:00 AM-12:00
PM
Saturday, Mar 16
TH
10:00
AM-
12:00
PM
For a listing of their available pets please visit:
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Board of Directors
David Waller
, Chairman
Richard Lindeman
,Vice Chair
Kathryn Holmes
, Secretary
Dennis Dreikosen
, Treasurer
Roger Allen
, Director
David Elmer
, Director
Mary Ann Flavin
, Director
Barbara Hughes
, Director
Duane Neuendorf
, Director
James Petzrick
, Director
Wayne Udulutch
, Director
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Happy New Year! With a new chapter beginning, we wish everyone a wonderful 2019! FirstCCU would like to thank our members and we are excited for what 2019 has in store for all of us!
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Bulb Donation Drive
Personal Loan Special
Meet Our Staff
Refer-A-Friend
Home Equity Loans
Members Save with Sprint Rewards
Tax Planning - ROTH or Traditional IRA
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PRIVACY NOTICE: Federal law requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Our privacy policy has not changed and you may review our policy and practices with respect to your personal information at
https://firstccu.com/assets/images/general/3-Privacy_Policy.pdf
or we can mail you a free copy upon request if you contact us at 800-828-5923.
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Most Successful Bulb Drive Ever!
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Each November a bare holiday tree is put up in the lobbies where members and credit union staff “purchase” a bulb to decorate the trees. We run the annual bulb donation drive throughout all branch locations to support the communities we live and work in during the holiday season.
Our Bulb Drive began shortly after Thanksgiving and this year's efforts collected a record amount in donations. Plus, after the credit union matched every dollar donated, the total came in at
$7,836.24. Listed below are the local non-profit organizations and amounts donated by branch:
Monroe - Green County Food Pantry $781.00
Rockford - Rescue Mission $917.00
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The credit union would like to say THANK YOU
to everyone who donated! Your generosity helped make a huge difference in our local communities during the holidays!
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Get out from under those high rate credit cards and pay off your holiday spending debt with our
6.99% APR*
personal loan.
Borrow up to
$10,000
for up to
60 months
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Ask us about convenient e-signing of loan documents.
*Annual Percentage Rate. Minimum 700 credit score required to qualify. Not valid on loans already financed with FirstCCU. Other credit qualifications may apply. Rate subject to change. Federally insured by the NCUA.
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Chad Perkins, FirstCCU’s new Branch Manager in Janesville, has over 22 years of experience in banking and sales. Chad has a passion for helping people reach their financial goals and dreams.
Mr. Perkins was born and raised in Janesville and still resides there. Chad is married to Melissa Selvog-Perkins, a realtor at First Weber. They have two children together; son Maxem who is seven years old and loves to play baseball, golf, and wrestling and daughter, Delaney who is twenty years old, a junior at UW Lacrosse where she plays basketball and is studying to become a Chiropractor. They also have two rescue pit bull sisters, Eve and Ruby.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family either at their cabin up north or hunting. He also coaches his son in baseball and attends as many of their daughter‘s college basketball games as possible. Chad also enjoys playing golf when time allows.
He was previously a member of the board of directors for Crime Stoppers and the Boys and Girls Club. Currently an Ambassador for Forward Janesville and yearly volunteer for United Way.
Stop by our Janesville branch to meet Chad and find out how he can help you today!
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If you're happy and you know it, tell your friends!
A referral is the greatest compliment we can receive from our members. Our cooperative financial institution was built through referrals from members just like you, and we want to reward you.
It's easy to get started. Refer a new member and receive up to $50, AND your friend or family member could receive up to $125!*
To learn more about this referral program, please give us a call at (800) 828-5923, go
online,
or visit one of our branch locations today!
*New checking account must be open for 90 days with a direct deposit of $250 or more and new loan/credit card must be opened within 30 days of opening new accounts to qualify.
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Home Equity Rates This Low Won't Last Forever!
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Whether you're looking to use the money to fix up your dream home, take that vacation you've always wanted, or consolidate debt, make it happen with a Home Equity Line of Credit or No Cost Home Equity Loan from FirstCCU.
Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC):
As low as 4.50% Variable APR*
Terms up to 20 years
Up to 90% Loan to Value
No Cost Home Equity Loan:
No Closing Costs
Up to $25,000
4.75% Fixed APR*/5 Years
5.25% Fixed APR*/10 Years
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Or contact a mortgage loan professional nearest you:
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Janesville
Pat Knoble (608) 758-4530
Beloit
Leslie Hass (608) 313-3382
Monroe
Debbie Watson (608) 329-7800
Rockford
John Welch (815) 316-3052
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*Annual Percentage Rate. Maximum 80% combined loan to value. Other credit qualifications may apply. Rates subject to change and based on credit worthiness and credit score. Equal Housing Opportunity. Federally insured by the NCUA. NMLS #401913
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CASH REWARDS FOR MEMBERS WITH SPRINT®
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For a limited time, credit union members get $100 per line on unlimited lines.
And get your 3rd, 4th and 5th lines FREE!
- $100 cash reward per new line activated with Sprint*
- $100 loyalty cash reward every year for each line activated or transferred*
- 25% off eligible accessories in Sprint stores and the best Unlimited plan with Hulu
*some restrictions apply.
Here’s how to sign up for Sprint cash rewards:
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Become a Sprint customer.
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Allow up to six to eight weeks to see cash rewards directly deposited into your account!
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Tax Planning - ROTH or Traditional IRA
Tax filing for 2018 begins soon. One common tool that people use when filing their taxes is an Individual Retirement Account or IRA. Specifically, there is a lot of buzz around ROTH IRAs and their advantages. However, which one is truly best for you in saving taxes?
That answer depends on each person's individual situation as not everyone should be using a ROTH. Some people have greater benefits from a Traditional IRA and some need both. Especially if you are on the healthcare exchange, these retirement accounts can be very beneficial. Speak with Kenneth Courts, a Senior Tax Advisor for FirstCCU members and find out which works best for you and why.
Learn from a professional how important it is to be informed, have piece of mind, and a plan for your future.
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ATTENTION MEMBERS:
All lobbies will be closed on Monday, February 18th for staff training.
Drive-ups will be open normal business hours.
Shared Branching will not be available in the drive-ups.
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*Important Notice*
The
First Community Insider
is now published on a quarterly basis and new issues will be distributed to members via email. Look for your next issue, Spring
2019,
during the first week in April. You can also access current and archived issues
o
n our website here
firstccu.com/resources/newsletters
If you have changed your email address, please let us know so you continue to receive your newsletter.
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