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How Credit Unions Help You

When you join a credit union, you instantly begin to benefit. Credit unions are not-for-profit, financial cooperatives that are owned and operated by their members. That’s the key difference between credit unions and banks. Credit unions return all of their profits to their members in form of lower rates on loans and higher rates on savings. The profits go back to benefit you, the members and owners of the credit union. Many people use their credit union membership to receive higher interest rates on savings and lower interest rates on loans. In short, credit unions are a safe place to save and borrow at reasonable rates.

Your local credit union truly believes that people are worth more than money and exist solely for the purpose of serving their members. Credit unions invest in the people who matter most - their members!

How to Join

You have many choices in financial institutions, but only credit unions have your best interest in mind. And with such a wide variety of credit unions in Colorado, chances are there’s a credit union nearby that you can join! You can join based on where you live, work, attend school or worship, or because of an organization you’re a member of.

Join a credit union today! Click here to visit Member Match and determine what credit union(s) you can join. You can also sign up for membership at a credit union branch or right at the dealership when you’re ready to sign your loan papers (if you are eligible). CU Direct Connect is here to assist you to make joining a credit union as easy as possible! You can contact CU Direct Connect at 720.974.1311 with any questions.

Additional Services

In most cases credit unions offer the same products and services as banks, many times at better rates. You can get checking accounts, savings accounts, auto loans, mortgages, home equity lines of credit, credit cards – you name it! Remember, since the credit union returns its profits to its members (that means you, once you join), you can save a lot of money by using your credit union for your primary financial institution.

Contact your credit union directly or visit their website for more information.

History of Credit Unions

The first credit unions were formed in the 1850’s when people realized they could pool their money for the greatest financial advantages for all. That philosophy spread to Canada and the United States as more and more people realized how credit unions could benefit them and their communities.

Today credit unions are huge, with over 80 million people as members of close to 10,000 nationally. CU Direct Connect works with 50 credit unions in Colorado and can help sign you up for membership and get you pre-approved for a loan.


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