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This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Credit_Unions Recent content written about Credit Unions en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_463406599812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author vegassunrise - I have to call and fax at least 5 times to get simple issues resolved.  I once had to threaten legal action to get them to fix their mistake.  Terrible phone support.  The voice menu is a huge hassle with tons of wasted prompts, then... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463406599812 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:09:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463406599812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_462706413188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author fingersfelix - The mission of BELCO Community C.U. is to provide superior quality, full-family financial services in a convenient and economical manner to all members equally.  It would seem this financial insitution falls short of its mission in that to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~462706413188 Tue, 3 Mar 2009 18:20:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_462706413188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461496225412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author leojmcca - I joined this CU to do a refinance of my home. It was a nightmare. If you are thinking about using them.....go somewhere else. They took a month before they even called me. 750 + FICO and submitted all docs (taxes/paystubs) which were perfect and more... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461496225412 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 21:23:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461496225412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458213789316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dennpat - I have always banked at big-name, commercial banks. For the most part, they were fine for my needs, which are basic, i.e., free checking and savings accounts along with free online banking. With the current economic downturn and resulting bank failures,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458213789316 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:07:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458213789316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457536605828?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rainbowcharmer - I moved to Rhode Island in 2002, and my partner had accounts with Coventry Credit Union. I decided to give them a whirl, since at that time internet banking was not universal and my old bank did not have the option of banking online. I needed something... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457536605828 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:43:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457536605828?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457535884932?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rainbowcharmer - I opened my first accounts with USX Federal Credit Union when I was 16 (about 11 years ago). I started with a savings account and an auto loan for my first vehicle. The people at the branch that I've always dealt with (located in Findlay Ohio in the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457535884932 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:35:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457535884932?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_455504793220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author joemerint - I used JDCU for 3 years while living in and around Lowell, MA.  I recently moved and I honestly miss them.  I initially chose them because they were a local financial institution and I could bank fee free.  I had a savings, checking,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~455504793220 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:27:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_455504793220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_448625151620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author woodlandtrails - I have been with them for over 15 years and they are NOT a 5 which is why I will NOT use them as my main bankWHAT A RIP OFF Alaska USA checking bill pay is.  CHECK OUT C & D   A   First 15 payments per month, no... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~448625151620 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:05:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_448625151620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_448603393668?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author woodlandtrails - I am leaving SSFCU after 26 years. They are changing their bill pay service which is great to a horrible one. Their bill pay front page was why I stayed as long as I did. CON 1. Their OLD bill pay (before 23 Oct 08) allowed members to view... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~448603393668 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:55:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_448603393668?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446501195396?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author BlackBear - Community America Credit Union is a "member owned" credit union. The ads I heard on the radio when I was shopping for a local bank stated that this means they pay out dividends on a monthly basis rather than quarterly. I've always had good service... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446501195396 Wed, 1 Oct 2008 11:50:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446501195396?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445603745412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author thefriesfamily - I whole heartedly agree with all of the positive statements that have previously written about this bank. I wasa OCTFCU fanatic! We even moved about 1.5 hours away from the bank 5 years ago and have kept all of our banking business with them... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445603745412 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:36:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445603745412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444876492420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jonr2345 - Recently STCU refused to issue a car loan for my daughter even though I was willing to cosign for the loan (my credit is excellent) and further collateralize it with a $50K CD already on deposit with the bank. This would have been a risk-free... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444876492420 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:09:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444876492420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444876230276?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author busymomnc - I was recently in this bank to make a deposit into my account. I was told that their system was down and they could not proccess the transaction. When I asked if there was a policy in place for when this happens the gentleman stated,"I could hand write... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444876230276 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:03:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444876230276?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444525743748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wertyux - Been a member for 15 years, had 2 car loans checking, home equity and visa. Had very few problems. When I've called them I do not wait on hold for more than a minute or two. Connected with the Credit Union network so lots of access to no charge ATM... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444525743748 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:41:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444525743748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444120206980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author lerryjee - Poor customer relations. Managing your credit card account through their web site is an inaccurate way to go and can cause you to pay late fees and interest.When I questioned something about my statement with them, their cold reply... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444120206980 Mon, 8 Sep 2008 19:48:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444120206980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443342556804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kurt-epinions - Worst Credit Union in Northern Colorado!No Customer Service!!!They have no Integrity and can never seem to give you a straight answer! When you call them you get differing answers from different NON-Customer Service... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443342556804 Mon, 1 Sep 2008 16:11:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443342556804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442527026820?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author nichollsvi - I've seen everything: bad service, no answers, "too busy" to fix accounts, the inability to figure out why a computer system doesn't do to your account, refusal to take responsibility in writing for a mistake made. I've seen lines that are long, a way... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442527026820 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:55:50 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442527026820?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441594318468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author exqcresident - I have an account with them for less than six months and have had a few phone interactions with them. The customer service representative seems to be rude and unwilling to provide any information without stopping by a local branch. I have had superior... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441594318468 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:10:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441594318468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440327507588?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author edgecigar - The new Urbana and northern Champaign location are great! More convenientI like their new brand. Still good service and great people. Low loan... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440327507588 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:54:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440327507588?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438955970180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author taino4eva - Initially i thought they were a good banking facility, but after they did an electronic transfer out of my account they were very bad in dealing with the situation. The customer service was very bad!... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438955970180 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:34:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438955970180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436515868292?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pcomsec - Ok, I just did my review on PSECU and have decided I’ll just go ahead and rate the other credit union I use - Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Now I know some of you are thinking “Why on earth do you need two credit unions? Are you that rich???”... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436515868292 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:22:25 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436515868292?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436492865156?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author pcomsec - Let me just say the best piece of advice my business class teacher in high school ever gave me was "join a credit union". I was used to credit unions because growing up my family belonged to the government employees credit union in Aberdeen,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436492865156 Tue, 8 Jul 2008 14:03:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436492865156?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_435502026372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author knotheadusc - I became a member of Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PFCU) in May 1994, as I was graduating college. My older sister, Becky, opened a savings account for me there as a graduation present. Looking back on it now, I think it was a very creative and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~435502026372 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:31:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_435502026372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_434734927492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author greykitten - Another reviewer points out that there are long lines at the auto tellers on the 1st and 15th. Use direct deposit. If you bank online, Eglin FCU is great. I haven't been in a branch office for a couple of years. They are also very helpful if you... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~434734927492 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:18:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_434734927492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_434536222340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author calicobinx - I started out with DSCU a couple of years ago with a savings account. Then, I opened a money market, and now I have a car loan, too. All of the employees I have dealt with have treated me with kindness and respect. I can't say enough about how... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~434536222340 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 22:09:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_434536222340?linkin_id=8003929