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Savings
  • The main purpose of the Credit Union is to promote thrift amongst its members and by the accumulation of their savings create for themselves a fair and reasonable rate of interest.
  • Savings can be paid on a regular basis by Standing Order
  • Savings receive an annual dividend which is variable and dependent on the surplus made at the end of the financial year.
  • The annual dividend is tax free.
  • The maximum value of savings, by law, that can be held in a credit union is currently £5,000.
Loans
  • Interest rate on Loans is just 1p. per £1 per month on the outstanding balance, i.e. 1% per month 12.68% APR
  • There are no hidden extras or fees
  • Loans are insured so that if you die your loan would be repaid
  • A loan to the value of your savings can be taken out when you have saved regularly for six weeks.
  • If you have saved regularly for twelve weeks you can take a loan to the value of £200 or 1 1/2 times the value of your savings.
  • If you pay your first loan off with no problems then you can take a loan to the value of three times your savings, to a maximum of £5,000 plus savings.
  • Loans can be paid back over 3 years.
  • Loans can be repaid by Standing Order
  • Loans are subject to approval
Insurance
  • All Savings and Loans are covered by free life insurance - AT NO COST TO YOU.


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Volunteers always welcome to help to run the Credit Union. Opportunities available at Collection Points and in the various Committees.