Shopping for a new or new to you vehicle? Now is a great time to buy. Dealers are clearing out inventory and during International Credit Union Week, October 15—October 17, apply for a new or used vehicle loan at CCU or at area dealerships and receive 1/4% off the current rate you qualify for*, making the

*Regular credit approval applies. Actual rate and term are based on individual members credit worthiness, age of collateral offered, and amount financed. Contact the Credit Union for details on any terms, conditions, or restrictions that may apply. APR = Annual Percentage Rate.

CCU is looking for a volunteer to fill a Credit Committee position for the remaining un-expired term. The Credit Committee meets once per month at the credit union to review loans granted by the credit union. Loans are reviewed to verify compliance with the loan policies and resolutions approved by the Board of Directors. Interested members should contact Steve Grindle at 419-407-4140 ext. 220 for more information.

Roadway construction continues on South Detroit Avenue. The road has been reduced to one lane in each direction with turning restrictions in place. The South branch will continue to operate with normal business hours but members may experience some periodic, closures to the credit union entryway.

CCU members can get not only great rates on loans, but money back! To show that we appreciate your business; an interest refund will be paid to most members on their loans. The Board of Directors approved the one percent refund to be deposited into borrowers’ primary share accounts on September 30. The refund amount is calculated on the interest paid on loans during the third quarter of 2009.

Your credit union is one of only a handful that pay an interest refund to borrowers. That makes your great CCU loan rate an even better deal. When you are considering a new loan, remember that historically your credit union has paid you back for borrowing and you receive Credit Life Insurance at no direct cost.

This is Champion Credit Union’s way of saying “Thank you” for your continued support!”

Changes have been made to the Audio Response unit to make accessing your credit union account even more streamlined. Members will no longer need to press 3# in order to access Champion Credit Union.

The snow will soon be flying and the holiday season will be in full swing. Don’t let it creep up on you!

Members with existing Holiday Club accounts will be receiving checks, if they requested them, the first week in October. Now is a great time to start saving for next years holiday spending. Holiday Club accounts are easy to open and even easier to save with when you use payroll deduction or automatic transfer. Don’t forget your CCU low fixed rate Visa credit card*.

Apply now so you have your card in plenty of time for your holiday spending. If you’ve found yourself on the receiving end of a recent credit card rate increase from one of the big credit card companies, have you considered transferring your balance to a CCU Visa card? The fixed rate and low fees, along with the great service you expect, make a CCU Visa card a great deal! Call or visit your credit union today to learn more or to apply for a new card or a limit increase!

*Regular credit approval applies.

CCU members have access to a wealth of account information and services, almost 24-hours a day, seven days a week! This website allows you to access Virtual Branch, where you can view account information, view images of cleared share draft checks, transfer funds, make payments, and securely email the credit union. New to Virtual Branch is eStatements and PayIt, CCU’s bill payment service, log in and sign up today. Don’t forget you can also apply for a loan when the credit union is closed and in most cases, receive an answer the next business day.