Tag: HELOC

February Statement Insert: Home Equity, Loan Rebates, Credit card

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WE SAY YES
HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT
1.99°10 APR* INTRO RATE FOR 6 MONTHS. THEN,
EQUAL TO PRIME RATE INDEX, CURRENTLY 4. 75°10
BORROW UP TO 100% OF YOUR HOME’S VALUE
NO LOAN ORIGINATION COSTS

*APR: Variable Annual Percentage Rate. This Promotional financing applies to new HELOC (Home Equity Line of credit) accounts opened between February 1 and July 31, 2020. No closing costs except appraisal if required. Estimated appraisal cost: $745. Your interest rate and credit limit will be determined based on individual credit worthiness. An early closure fee (Title, Recording, Flood Determination; Total is approximately $250) is applied if the loan is dosed within the first 36 months. A $35 annual fee will be waived if the Total Finance charges paid during the previous 12 months is equal to or exceeds $35. The APR includes interest only and no other costs, and could change at any time. Variable Rate is equal to the Prime Rate index (currently 4.75% APR as of Jan. 20, 2020) as published in the Wall Street Journal and is subject to change. To determine the APR which will apply to your account, a margin ( currently 0.00% APR – 8.50 APR) will be added to your current index rate. As of Jan. 20, 2020, the Variable Annual Percentage Rate for Home Equity Lines of Credit ranged from 4.00% to 12.00%. In no event will the regular APR be less than the Prime Rate Index or more than 18% APR or applicable state law. The 1.99% Promotional APR is available for 6 months after the loan is funded. At the beginning of the 7th month, your regular rate will be applied. Minimum monthly payment may change as a result of interest rate changes. Home equity loans may qualify for tax deductible interest. Consult with your tax advisor for details. This promotional Home Equity Line of Credit enables qualified borrowers to finance up to 100% of their home value. There are no Loan Origination Costs. Some restrictions apply. Membership with Wauna Credit Union is required for a HELOC to be funded. Visit waunafcu.org for member eligibility details. This special offer ends July 31, 2020. NMLS 421867

REBATES For Every Individual
1%* Cash Back
60 days no payments
When you move your vehicle, watercraft, off-road, or unsecured loans to us.
*Special Promotional Terms: Upon loan approval, current and new Wauna CU members who refinance a qualifying loan currently financed elsewhere to Wauna Credit Union become eligible to receive: 1. Immediate Cash Rebate equal to 1 % of the approved loan value; 2. 60-Days No Payments (interest will continue to accrue during the 60-day period); and, 3. Wauna CU will pay the vehicle title transfer fee up to $100 (member is responsible to pay any additional amount). Qualifying Loans: Auto, Truck, SUV, Van, Motor home, trailer, boat, watercraft, motorcycles, side-by-sides, quads, and unsecured loans such as home furnishings, tuition, personal loans, etc. Minimum loan amount to qualify for special terms: $2,000; Maximum rebate allowed is $500 per qualifying loan. These special, promotional financing terms end at close of business April 30, 2020. Rates & financing are offered based on applicant’s credit worthiness and term of the loan. Note: the promotional cash rebate paid to a member may be forfeit if the loan balance is paid in full within 180-days of the loan funding date. Membership with Wauna CU required to be eligible for this special offer.

Invest In Yourself
The future isn’t always predictable, but it’s better
to plan now than to have questions later. Not only do Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) offer significant tax advantages, but also, investing in an IRA at Wauna Credit Union sooner than later gives your money more time to blossom.

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Transfer your balances to us and save
0% Intro APR^ for 6 Months
Rewards APR After:
11.15% 18.00%
Platinum APR After:
9.90% – 17.90%
^The special 0% Introductory Rate applies to qualifying balance transfers processed through March 31, 2020. The Introductory Rate will begin on the date the balance transaction is processed and remain in effect for 6 billing cycles, at which time the terms of the cardholder’s Credit Card Account Agreement will apply. Current rate for VISA Rewards is 2.99%-18.00% APR, and for VISA Platinum 9.90%-17.90% APR. A Balance Transfer Fee equal to 3% of the total balance or $20, whichever is greater, will be assessed at the time the balance transfer is processed. Balance transfers from other accounts issued by Wauna Credit Union do not qualify for the special terms, nor will any amount of debt which would cause the account holder’s credit card balance to exceed their credit limit. Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of the Wauna CU Credit Card Account Agreement may result in forfeit of the Introductory Rate. APR: Annual Percentage Rate. This special promotional offer ends at close of business March 31, 2020. Complete promotion details available at waunafcu.org. Membership with Wauna Credit Union is required.

Annual Meeting Reminder
Our 53rd Annual Meeting is Tuesday, March 17th at 6:30pm
Where: Erlene Darby Learning Center 49249 Hwy 30, Westport, OR
Doors open at 6pm.
Light refreshments served.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Wauna Credit Union
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800-773-3236
Equal Housing Opportunity

How do the new tax laws affect mortgages?

You may have heard about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that was signed into law at the end of December. This major legislation affects many things. If you want to learn more about how it affects you, please reach out to a certified tax professional.

Wauna Credit Union CXO John Moore
John knows that changes in the tax law can change how people deal with their finances.

The Wonderful World of Wauna decided to dig a little deeper. So, we sat down with our CXO John Moore, who has 23-years of experience in finance, which includes overseeing Wauna Credit Union’s mortgage and lending teams, to talk about how the new laws impact mortgages.

Please note, this blog should not replace advice from a certified tax advisor.

Thanks for taking the time to speak with us.
My pleasure. It’s great to talk to somebody who’s beard is almost as magnificent as mine.

Can you give an overview of how the new laws change things?
In general the law lowers the limits related to mortgage deductions. In short if you own expensive real estate you may not get the deductions you used to. The main changes:

  • The maximum mortgage debt homeowners can deduct was decreased from $1 million to $750,000. Although those with existing loans are grandfathered in
  • The law eliminates tax deductibility for interest paid on home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs)
  • The deduction for property taxes is now limited to $10,000

How does this change things for mortgages?
The thing it really does is make first mortgages much more appealing. Since the interest in first mortgages is still deductible, and because the rates on first mortgages are almost always lower than equity loans and lines, we expect to see more of our members looking at refinancing.

What about members who want to do home improvement, or previously used home equity loans and HELOCs to finance other things, like education and paying down high-interest debt?
First mortgages can be great for that as well. Since Oregon and SW Washington have seen a dramatic rise in home values, most of our members have a lot of equity in their homes. Those who have a big expense can take care of it with a cash out first mortgage for any home improvement or debt consolidation.

Does this make second mortgages less appealing?
Not necessarily, even though non-housing interest is no longer deductible on equity loans, they still are very useful. First of all, the rates on equity loans tend to be lower than non-secured loans, which means you are still stretching your money further. In addition, just having an equity line handy in case of emergencies can provide tremendous peace of mind.

Any final things you’d like us to know?
Han shot first.

Thanks John for taking the time to speak with us. If you have any questions about mortgages WCU has experts in every branch who are happy to help you with your existing mortgage, or get you on the road to home ownership, and phone consultants available 24/7 at 800-773-3236. 

Statement Insert – JUNE 2017 – HELOC, VISA, Financial Education

Wauna Credit Union June Statement Insert

Home Equity Line of Credit
It’s the DO Days of Summer!
What’s on your list?
Open up the possibilities with a Home Equity Line of Credit!
Learn more about our special summer HELOC offer on our website or at any Wauna CU branch, and apply today!

Credit Cards
Planning a vacation?
Take a Wauna CU VISA credit card along!
Platinum VISA Credit Cards
Reward VISA Credit Card
Apply on our website or at any Wauna CU branch!
Lower Interest Rates & Fees, Secure EMV Chip Cards, Great Rewards, Balance Transfer Bonus, Introductory Rate Offer

Financial Education
When it comes to money management, we could all do better. Wauna CU now offers Financial Education programs for everyone!
BALANCE for adults
Elements of money for teens
M3 for younger kids

waunafcu.org
800-773-3236

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Learn More About Your Finances

One of the complimentary benefits all our members receive is a comprehensive financial education program through our partner BALANCE. BALANCE offers free lessons and amazing personal budgeting tools to help our members improve their money management skills. It also provides housing counseling, assistance making a debt repayment plan, a credit report review, and a toll-free information line.tablet on top of books

In April BALANCE is offering a webinar on using your home equity. This is a great opportunity for members looking to take advantage of their largest asset to improve their lives.

If you’re interested you can register for either of the two times below.

 

Session 1: Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (PST)
Register: bit.ly/2jbjlAu

Session 2: Thursday, April 20, 2017
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (PST)
Register: bit.ly/2jbjlAu

Statement Insert – April 2017 – HELOC Specials, VISA Cards, Holiday Club, IRAs

2017 March Statement page 12017 March Statement page 2(Side 1)

Improving Homes (and Lives) for 50 Years
Unlock the Power of Equity with a Home Equity Line of Credit
Amazing Rates!
Affordable Terms!
What could a HELOC do for you?
Storm Repairs?
A fresh color?
https://waunafcu.org/loans/current-loan-promotion.shtml

Don’t forget to apply for a Wauna Credit Union VISA
Rewards Credit Card, too!
Enjoy Great Rates!
Plus, get a low introductory rate & bonus rewards points
when you move your high rate balance to a Wauna CU VISA
https://waunafcu.org/loans/credit-cards.shtml

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This is you one day….. And, here you are the next!
Retirement is closer than you think….
Start an IRA today for a better Celebration later!
https://waunafcu.org/accounts/investment.shtml

Important Notice: For Holders of IRAs
Payment from you IRA are subject to federal income tax withholding. You may change your withholding election at any time prior to your receipt of payment. To change your withholding election, completer the appropriate form provided by Wauna Credit Union.
Withholding from IRA payments, when combined with other withholding, may relieve you from payment of estimated income taxes. However, your withholding election does not affect the amount of income tax you pay. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are insufficient.

Still Paying Off Last Year’s Holiday Fun?
This year, why not start a Holiday Club account at Wauna Credit Union?
Earn a higher interest than a savings account!
The funds drop right into your checking account in October – Just in time for holiday shopping, or property taxes!
https://waunafcu.org/accounts/savings.shtml

Wauna Credit Union
waunafcu.org
800-773-3236

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What Are The Cocoa Nights Of Winter?

Wauna Credit Union is offering great loans, collectible mugs, and even cocoa to warm you up!

These are the Cocoa Nights of Winter! But, what are “Cocoa Nights”? Much like the Dog Days of summer when the high temperatures seem way more oppressive that they were in June and July, these final nights of winter, though often warmer than the evenings of December and January somehow seem colder. Have you noticed this?Cocoa nights of winter image

In homes all over the Northwest, people keep turning the thermostat up in the evenings, even though it’s actually in the 40s most nights now, and despite the fact that some rhododendrons are already blooming. For some reason, the cold seems so much colder. No one is quite sure why this happens at the end of winter and the end of summer, but it does. Perhaps it is our bodies preparing for the warmer or cooler temperatures ahead, much like our dogs’ shedding?

Maybe it’s our homes? Do you have old, drafty windows? A furnace that needs a repair? Do you need a new roof, or perhaps a new house altogether? Maybe it’s just time for a refi? After all, a better rate or lower monthly payment will help warm anyone up!The cocoa nights of winter mugs

From now until the end of winter (or while supplies last), everyone who gets a new Home Loan, Refinance, or Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) from Wauna Credit Union will receive a pair of beautiful, limited edition, 3-color print mugs and cocoa!

Sitting around the fireplace, or in front of the television or computer, with a beautiful mug full of warm chocolatey goodness is guaranteed to make everyone’s night better, and keep us warm until spring officially arrives! Come in today – before all the mugs and cocoa are gone!

Come in to any Wauna CU branch, apply online, or by phone, and take advantage of this offer.

https://waunafcu.org/loans/home.shtml

Get a pair of Limited Edition, 3-color Wauna Credit Union mugs and cocoa with any Home Loan, or home related loan – Now until Spring! While supplies last.

July Statement Insert – HELOCs & RVs – Must be Summer!

July 2016 Statement Insert – look for it in your statement!
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“It’s Go Time” for your DIY Projects!

*Special offer ends July 31, 2016

Home Equity Line Of Credit Special:
• Low Introductory Rate for 6 months!
• No Origination Fees!
• Quick, easy access to your funds!
• Plus, a Wauna CU Project Starter Kit!!

Where Will Summer Take You?

Find your Next Adventure with a new or pre-owned RV, Boat, Motorcycle, or Toy and an Affordable Loan from Wauna CU!

Wauna Credit Union
waunafcu.org  800-773-3236

HELOCS Are Cool, Just Ask Barbara Norman!

Barbara Norman-webWauna Credit Union is offering special terms for HELOCs (Home Equity Line Of Credit) until July 31st! Now is the time to put your home’s equity to work for those fun home improvement projects, or nearly any need one might have. One reason so many people prefer HELOCs to Home Equity Loans is that you use the money you need when you need it. It is rotating and versatile!

Our current promotion offers a 1.99% interest rate for the first 6 months! Plus, since we are a Credit Union, there are NO Loan Origination Fees like many other financial institutions have. And, as an added bonus, we will give the holder of every approved HELOC a DIY project starter kit including a tape measure, torpedo level, & a carpenter’s pencil!

To learn more, we cornered Barbara Norman, an expert from our Wauna CU Mortgage Department, here’s what she had to say about HELOCs.

First, we asked Barbara to name THREE great things about a HELOCs, and she was quick to respond!

  1. Access to emergency funds instantly!
  2. Pay interest only on funds used!
  3. No costs (except appraisal if needed)!

Next, we asked her what a homeowner would need to qualify for a HELOC?

  • Income, equity in the home, & pretty good credit.
  • A month of Paystubs.
  • 2 years W-2s and Federal Tax Returns.
  • Home Owner’s insurance.
  • Current Mortgage Statement on 1st Mortgage, if any, and possible other docs depending on circumstances.

What can homeowners spend the money on? Are there rules or limitations?

Barbara: They can spend it on buying a car, pay off debts, home improvements, cash for vacation, buying additional property, and much more!

What is the benefit of getting a HELOC via Wauna CU?

Barbara: We pay for the title policy, flood certification, recording fees, and tax service, if any.  The member would pay only for appraisal, if it is required.

We thought we’d stump Barbara when we asked this question: What is the ‘Coolest” thing about HELOCs? Because of course, how could a HELOC be cool? But, Barbara didn’t even blink when she responded, why you ask? Because as Barbara has proven HELOCs ARE COOL!

Barbara: I think the coolest thing about a HELOC is having the funds for emergencies; whether your water main breaks, roof leaks, or you have a medical emergency, it takes the worry out of the equation.

Thanks Barbara!

Now, we all know a little more about Home Equity Lines of Credit, and if you would like one, please apply online or stop in any branch to talk to your local Member Service Officer.

Learn More about our HELOC Promotion: https://waunafcu.org/loans/current-loan-promotion.shtml

 

May 2016 Statement Insert: HELOC Special Offer

The following insert was included with all mailed monthly statements in May. Learn more about our Home Equity Loan Promotion here, or apply today by clicking this link.May-16-insert Proof final

Don’t Let Your DIY Project Get Stalled!

Our Special Home Equity Line Of Credit Offers You More Buying Power!!

  • Low, Introductory Rate for 6-Months!
  • No Loan Origination Costs!
  • Flexible Loan-to-Value ratio!

The only thing better than starting your project is finishing it!

Avoid the delays —
We are ready to help you!

  • Apply online, by phone, or visit any branch.
  • 800-773-3236
  • waunafcu.org