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Financially Preparing for a Move
Moving is always a tiring event, whether you are moving across town or moving to an entirely different country. When people have a three-day weekend like Labor Day, it is supposed to be a time for family and relaxation but some people prefer to use the extra day to accomplish a major project like moving. To keep costs down, it may make sense to assemble a crew of volunteers to help you move over a holiday weekend.
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Escrow: What is it, And How Does It Work?
If you’ve ever considered purchasing a home, you’ve probably heard about the escrow process. Escrow: What is it, And How Does It Work?
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Personal Loan vs Line Of Credit
Why are so many people in the Metro smiling? They are pleased with the personal loan and service they've received from Metro Credit Union to help pay off high-interest debt or other things like home repairs, special occasions, or unexpected expenses.
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What is my Credit Score? | How To Increase It?
There are several scoring models; however, most are based on the FICO® Score, a credit score created by the Fair Isaac Corporation, which is used in most lending decisions.
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Time to Explore: Family Vacation Budgeting
Sticking to a budget will make sure you have a great time during your vacation and after you get back—nothing kills a vacation glow like finding out you overspent and have a large credit card bill when the vacation is over.
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Serving Members Post-Pandemic
Just like everywhere else, consumers were increasing their adoption of digital channels in banking before Covid. What the pandemic did was accelerate the change in behavior. At Metro, we will continue to change our operations to meet your banking needs. After all, serving you is why we’re here.
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New Elkhorn Office Opens Summer 2021
Metro anticipates an August opening of our newest branch office located two blocks north of Dodge on the west side of 204th. The branch office will be located just north of Menards and will include a smaller retail lobby, two drive-thru lanes, and a drive-up ATM.
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Saddle Creek Office Moving
The Credit Union will be moving our Saddle Creek office to accommodate the Med Center Campus expansion west of Saddle Creek Road. Metro opened the Saddle Creek office in 1988.
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Mortgage Terms for Understanding: Real Estate Transfer Taxes
The more you know about the home buying process, the more confident you will be in making the critical decisions that will shape your homeownership experience. In addition to paying closing costs, there are other expenses involved in buying or selling a home.
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Online Banking Contest
Why use Metro’s mobile app or online banking? Well first, it is fast and convenient. Second, when you use Metro’s Mobile App or Online Banking from May 6th to June 30th you have the chance to win $1000.
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Reduced Auto Loan Rates With The Help of Metro Credit Union in Omaha
Get the most of your mileage and finances with the help of Metro Credit Union. Metro enjoys a regional reputation for great rates on auto loans. When it comes to your loan terms and conditions, the car dealership's job is offering you what seems like an excellent deal for you - but is a better deal for them. In the end, the car dealership's sole goal is to make their money out of you, whether you are buying a car with credit or buying it in cash.
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Mortgage Terms for Understanding: Escalation Clause
The more you know about the home buying process, the more confident you will be in making the important decisions that will shape your home ownership experience. The information provided will help you make the best decision in your home purchasing decisions.
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Mortgage Terms for Understanding: Earnest Deposit
The more you know about the home buying process, the more confident you will be in making the important decisions that will shape your home ownership experience. The information provided will help you make the best decision in your home purchasing decisions.
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Home Mortgage Refinancing
If you're a homeowner, mortgage refinancing might be worth considering — even if your mortgage is only a year old. In the following Save and Succeed example, Todd and Amy are interested in refinancing their home to save money. They have been researching mortgage refinance loans, but they have different goals: Todd wants to make lower monthly payments, while Amy wants to pay the house off quicker.
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Love Your HELOC and Love Your Home
Is your family outgrowing your home, but you cannot afford to buy something bigger at this time? Maybe you are ready to sell, but your house needs some updates before you can put it on the market. A Home Equity Line of Credit HELOC might be a great fit for expanding your budget and maximizing your options.
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Criminal Activity related to COVID-19: Fraud, Ransomware Attacks and other Scams
Scammers are using telemarketing calls, text messages, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams to steal your information.
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COVID-19 Impact on the Credit Union
Nearly every business was affected by COVID-19 and most were impacted negatively. As we close out 2020, with news of COVID vaccines soon to arrive, we sat down with CU President Mike McDermott to ask some questions about how Metro was specifically impacted by the pandemic.
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Annual Membership Meeting - Saturday, March 6, 2021
Each year Metro holds an Annual Meeting open to all members of the Credit Union. The 2021 Annual Meeting is currently planned for Saturday, March 6th at 9:00 a.m. at the Marriott Regency Hotel in Omaha. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Annual Meeting will include only the business meeting and reports as required in the Credit Union’s bylaws.
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Buying a Home vs Renting
Buying a home can be an adventure or an ordeal. People generally prefer homeownership over renting. When mortgage rates are low, and rent increases in big cities, buying a property would appear to be a much better option than renting. If you are considering the differences between buying vs renting a home, you should ask yourself the following questions...
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Online Banking Internet Browser Update
Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 11 is no longer supported for online banking functions. Please be sure to update your browser before using online banking. To view what version of IE you are using, you can select "Help" and then "About Internet Explorer" in the menu.
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