PCCU Newsletter - March 2019

Willa F. of New Castle was excited to take home $25 and be one of the first Perfect Circle Credit Union (PCCU) members rewarded for participating in Save to Win, the prize-linked savings program. Willa was a winner of the Multi-State Monthly drawing from credit union members in sixteen states across the nation. Larry R., also of New Castle was another of PCCU’s winners. Larry won $250 in the PCCU Members Monthly drawing and said,…

It’s hard watching a friend or loved one struggle. Most of us have the urge to help and offer a hand up when we can. But it’s harder when money is involved. We don’t always know what advice to give, and it’s not easy to be objective when it’s someone you care about. Your credit union is a great resource that you can point them to for help. At PCCU our team understands that one…

While it may seem intimidating to prequalify for a mortgage loan, it’s a great first step when you’re just beginning to shop for a home. You wouldn’t bake a cake without making sure you have all the ingredients first, right? (Unless you’re me, literally every time I try to bake anything. Luckily I have really nice neighbors with well-stocked pantries.)   According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a prequalification (sometimes called a “preapproval”)…

Name: Mary Irvin Title: Member Service Representative Years of Service: 13 Hometown: Hagerstown, IN Favorite Meal: Home-made Lasagna & Turtle Cheesecake Favorite Book: “Heaven is for Real” by Todd Burpo Why should everyone join a CU?: Because they are local institutions with personal friendly service, great loan rates, and less fees. Why should every PCCU member know about the credit union?: We are here to help you with ALL of your financial needs.

We’ve sent survey postcards to thousands of members. If you’ve received one we would appreciate you taking a couple of minutes to let us know what you think. Your comments are invaluable for letting us know what we are doing well and where we could use improvement. The postcards are postage paid so you can just put in your mailbox, no need to worry about a stamp. You can also turn them in at any…