Home equity loan or line of credit: Which is right for you?
Learn the differences between a home equity loan and a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to determine which option is right for you.
Teacher: ‘They make me feel like I’m worthy’
When their bank turned them away, a Dubuque teacher and her fiancé turned to Dupaco Community Credit Union to prepare for homeownership.
How to decide whether you can afford to buy a bigger house
Thinking about a home upgrade? Here's a breakdown of what to consider when deciding whether you can afford to buy a bigger house.
What homeowners should know about flooding
If your home takes on water, here's a look at the steps you should take, and some tips to help protect your home against flooding.
Members buy first home in time to welcome new baby
With a baby on the way, Priscilla Delao and her fiancée, Eugene Hylka, were anxious to move out of their cramped studio apartment. They were ready to buy their first house, so they turned to their new credit union, Dupaco,…
Power of partnerships leads to homeownership for couple
Thanks to partnerships between their credit union and community programs, Dupaco members Renee and Scott Kehoe are homeowners.
Mortgage payment nightmare: How Dupaco helped a couple move on
See how a Dupaco Mini-Mortgage helped a couple lower their mortgage payment, shorten their term and save more than $49,000 in interest.
Dupaco explores ways to help first-time homebuyers save
With their wedding on the horizon, college sweethearts Rebecca Wolter and Tom Ameche hoped to find a house to call their own before the big day.
How to avoid paying private mortgage insurance
If buying a house feels just out of reach, you might be closer than you think. Learn how to avoid paying private mortgage insurance.
Beat the heat with these energy rebates
Updated Sept. 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. CST Saving energy isn’t just good for the earth—it’s good for your wallet. Looking for ways to make your home greener this summer? You might be eligible for rebates on products and services…
How to live debt-smart
With plans to upgrade to a larger house, Tammy Wood and her husband struggled to find the perfect home that was worth the larger mortgage. So, the couple abandoned their plan and decided to do the exact opposite. Instead of…
Did Dupaco really send that to you? Learn how to spot a fake
If you received a mailing or text about your mortgage lately, the sender might not be who you think it is. Did Dupaco really send it?
