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.
Foundation-supported program a miracle for student
Shawn Klinkhammer got involved in a unique program. And what happened next, his family believes, was nothing short of a miracle.
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.
Credit union helps member cut loan interest rate in half
Jairo Rodriguez Garcia was paying an extremely high interest rate on his car loan. By refinancing with Dupaco, he was able to cut his rate in half–and discover additional savings in the process. Find out how.
Case of identity theft leads to new financial beginning
What began as a stressful case of identity theft ended with swift action by her credit union—and a brighter financial future. See how.
Local credit union convenience from 900 miles away
They live 900 miles away, but Dupaco is still their financial home. See why the Nelson family remains loyal to their hometown credit union from afar.
Workplace Money Makeover helps couple confront debt
A workplace visit helped a couple realize freedom from credit card debt was possible. And now they can save for their dreams.
Shared Branching offers homestyle convenience
Carol Callahan is a longtime Dupaco member, regularly stopping by a nearby credit union branch to access her money. When Callahan and her husband began wintering in Arizona six years ago, the rural Bernard couple remained connected to their credit union…
Your membership pays
Mike Halverson has long appreciated the cooperative structure of Dupaco Community Credit Union. “They’re trying to help their members be financially better off and make more informed decisions,” Halverson said of Dupaco, which he joined nearly two decades ago. Halverson, of…
MoneyMatch helps Dubuque woman realize dream
Dupaco member Coralita Shumaker purchases her first home, thanks to Dupaco’s MoneyMatch program. The savings of a participant in the program are matched by a grant from the Dupaco R.W. Hoefer Foundation.
Money Makeover helps simplify the home refinance process for two members
As a former bank employee who once handled mortgages, Tracie Walker wasn’t too eager to revisit her own home loan. “I had always avoided refinancing, because it can be such an unpleasant experience,” says Tracie, of Brandon. Then she heard…
