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Passionately growing Iowa communities and putting our people helping people philosophy into action for 1.6 million members. 

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#TellYourCUStory

Has an Iowa credit union had a positive impact on your life or community? Join your fellow Iowans and tell your credit union story today!

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We want to share your stories and celebrate the impact of credit unions in the lives of Iowans and communities across Iowa. Upload videos, photographs and written stories that showcase the credit union difference.

Helping Small Businesses Across Iowa

Credit unions help small business dreams come to life across Iowa.  Below are examples of business owners that have benefited from Iowa credit unions and their people helping people approach. 

“Access to ambulatory services can be a challenge for rural communities in Iowa, and our company tries to fill this gap. When purchasing Medivac from the previous owner, the current bank lender was not willing to provide the credit needed to take over the business and vehicle fleet. Luckily, Town and Country Credit Union and Community Business Lenders realized these services are essential to rural communities in this part of Iowa and worked with us on a loan structure that enabled us to take over the business and continue to help Iowans when they need help the most.”  

 

~ Nella Seivert, President & CEO of Medivac  

“We went to Green State Credit Union to help finance our start up business for our equipment and operating line of credit.  The banks that we talked to were not interested in helping us at the time.  They stepped up to the plate, financed our business with flexible terms and we’ve been loyal members to them ever since. Thanks to them, we’ve now added several new employees and continue to grow our business each year.  It’s been a great partnership with them.”

 

  ~ Cody Bertran, Owner of

J & C Builders LLC

“After being turned down by a bank, Cornerstone Community Credit Union took a chance on me and helped me purchase a truck and mini skidloader so I would be qualified and able to help with larger landscaping jobs. Since then, my business has grown and I have been able to hire additional seasonal staff.” 

 

~ Martin Ortiz, Owner of 

Landscapes by Martin

The Credit Union Difference

Credit unions are cooperatively-owned, not-for-profit financial institutions.  Every credit union member is an equal owner of the financial cooperative.

Credit unions reinvest earnings to benefit all members in the form of lower interest rates on loans, higher rates on savings and fewer fees. Iowa credit union members save approximately $150 million annually. 

 

They support members in times of need with low-interest loans for medical emergencies, more options to help families pay for college or buy a home and with financial literacy programs to empower consumers to improve their financial lives. 

Iowa Credit Union Impact

71

Number of 

Credit Unions

in Iowa

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1.6 Million 

Number of 

Members

$19 Billion

In home and auto loans to Iowans

$150 Million

In Annual Member Savings Through Better Rates and Fewer Fees 

$1.9 Billion

Annual Economic Contribution to Iowa's Economy

Credit Unions Benefit Iowans

As financial cooperatives, credit unions return excess earnings to members in the form of better rates and fewer fees. Iowa credit unions saved members approximately

$150 MILLION last year. 

 

76%

of total mortgage applications from low/moderate income borrowers are APPROVED

$134,632

average first mortgage loan made by credit unions

30%

of consumer loans at credit unions are less than 

$10,000

60%

of business loans at credit

unions are less than 

$150,000

Credit Unions Are Part of Iowa's Economic Engine

Iowa credit unions contributed $1.9 billion in total economic output in Iowa in 2020. For every $1 spent by the state’s credit unions, there is $0.55 added elsewhere in Iowa’s economy. In addition, every job at an Iowa credit union supports 1.06 other jobs elsewhere in Iowa’s economy.
 

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People Helping People Has Never Been More Important 

Updating the Iowa Credit Union Act

Increase Access to State Childcare Assistance Program

ESG 

Legislation

Prize-Linked Savings

Find a Credit Union Near You

Need help finding a credit union in your area? Check out our credit union locator here to get started. 

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