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Feb
23
2021

5 Benefits Of A HELOC

Interested in making some home improvements, paying for tuition, or thinking about debt consolidation? It may be time to learn about the benefits of how a home equity line of credit (HELOC) can help U.

Feb
23
2021

Cash-Out Refinance Vs. HELOC

Have you ever looked around your home and thought to yourself, "What has this house done for me lately?" Of course, it's covering the basics: offering you and your loved ones shelter, kept your art up on the walls, and has been the setting of some amazing memories.

Feb
17
2021

UMe’s Guide To Financial Fitness in 2021: Part 4

Feb
10
2021

U help raise $15K for Burbank students, and we’ll match it!

Since day one (literally), Burbank schools have been a big part of what we do here at UMe. As a credit union that was founded by a group of Burbank teachers back in 1940, supporting the schools in our community is super important.

Feb
10
2021

How To Transfer Your Credit Card Balance

Credit. Card. Debt. Those three words can incite oodles of stress and confusion. It can be easy to allow one’s credit card balance to get out of hand — but credit cards are a great tool for good, if utilized correctly. When used well, they can help you make smart purchases and diversify your credit history.

Feb
08
2021

Helpful Tips For Tax Season

It’s officially tax season, UMe-verse, and as your best financial friends (BFFs), we want to help make this tax season a smooth one.

Feb
03
2021

UMe’s Guide To Financial Fitness in 2021: Part 3

Welcome back to our financial fitness series! Now, where did we leave off? Ah yes, saving money. If you think about it, saving money is kind of like “leg day” — Important to a balanced fitness plan, but often overlooked (looking at U, UMe Emu).

Feb
03
2021

Hey Small Business Friends — We have another PPP opportunity for U!

U know what they say — the only thing better than a PPP loan opportunity is more PPP loan opportunities! And with the help of our friends at Opportunity Fund, that’s exactly what we have for U.

Feb
02
2021

Can (And Should) You Get A HELOC With Bad Credit?

Are you a homeowner who’s been binge-watching a ton of HGTV and think it’s time to make some updates around the house. If you have less-than-stellar credit, you may not be sure if it’s a good idea (or even possible) to get a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Maybe you have a low credit score or a bad credit history –– does that mean you can’t access the equity in your home?

Feb
01
2021

Homeowners — a HELOC can be the key to your financial success!

Owning a home comes with many advantages. For one, you can call yourself King (or Queen) of the Castle, Lady (or Lord) of the Living Room — you get the point. When it comes to your finances, homeownership allows you to tap into the equity you have in your home to access funds for certain projects or expenses you may want to take care of.

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