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FreedomCU.org | 215.612.5900 | Spring 2024

President's Message


This year, your Credit Union is celebrating its 90th Anniversary! We thank you, our loyal member-owners, for being the foundation of our not-for-profit financial cooperative and we look forward to the next 90 years!


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First Time Home Buyer Program

Our First Time Home Buyer Program was designed with you in mind. Buying your first home is a big decision and can often be a stressful experience. Financing your first home does not have to be!

  • Up to 100% Financing
  • No Money Down
  • No PMI

Click here learn more about the program

Unlock a Great Rate on Auto Loans!

Whether you are looking to purchase a new or used vehicle or want to save money by refinancing a loan from another lender, make Freedom Credit Union your first stop. For a limited time, we're offering auto loans with rates as low as 4.49% APR*.


Click Here for Full Disclosures and to Apply!

2024 Scholarship Program is Now Open!

We believe strongly in giving back to the members we serve and improving the communities in which we live and work. Our Scholarships were established to honor our long-standing tradition serving educational institutions and to provide funds for members to use in furthering their education. We will award $2,000 scholarships to three qualified students to be applied towards any portion of comprehensive fees from an accredited college, university or trade school. Applicants must be a Credit Union member in good standing or be able to prove they are related to an existing Credit Union member.


Click Here to Read More and Submit Applications Today!

Refer a Member!

Refer a Member today and you both get rewarded!


Earn up to $200 each when they join!


For full disclosures and program information, click here

Tax Season is Here - Beware of Scams

Tax season has arrived and we share where to find your tax documents and what to look out for to protect yourself from scams.


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Protect Yourself from Fraud


When you’ve worked hard for your money, you don’t want to lose it to a scam. People who experience financial fraud may feel helpless and defenseless—as if the whole world is out to get them. In this article, we provide 14 strategies to protect yourself from fraud.


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Rates

Click HERE to review our most current Share and Loan rates.

CD & IRA RATES

Term

Dividend Rate

APY*

6 months

4.85%

4.95%

12 months

5.25%

5.37%

18 months

5.00%

5.11%

24 months

4.75%

4.85%

30 months

4.40%

4.48%

36 months

4.35%

4.43%

48 months

4.30%

4.38%

60 months

4.50%

4.59%

DEPOSIT RATES

Account Type

APY**

Savings & Club

1.00%

Checking

0.20%

Money Market Tier 1

($0 - $9,999.99)

1.00%

Money Market Tier 2

($10,000 and up)

4.07%

LOAN RATES

Account Type

APR as low as***

Visa® Cash-Back Card



Rate as low as 14.15% but not more than 17.90% thereafter

0.99% Intro Rate



(0.99% Intro rate for 6-month Term)

Auto Loan

4.49%

Home Equity Loan

6.25%

Personal Loan

9.99%

Board of Directors

Dr. Christopher McGinley, Chairman

George Madden, Vice Chairman

Charles M. Whiting, Secretary

Matthew Lentz, Treasurer

Wade Birchfield, Member

Vincent W. Rutland, Member

Marie E. Sejda, Member

Steven J. Turco, Member

Donald M. Woods, Member

President/CEO

John F. King



Credit Committee

John F. King, Chairman

Rick MacLeod, Secretary

Karin Colon, Member

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. A minimum deposit of $500 ($250 for Youth CD - 25 or younger) is required to open a CD. Rates are accurate since 02/23/24. Dividends are calculated by the actual daily balance method which applies a daily periodic rate to the balance in the CD each day. The Dividend Rate and APY at time of purchase are fixed and will be in effect for the term of the CD. Fees may reduce earnings. Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. For rates and fees, see our Rate and Fee Schedule. Regulations prohibit payment in excess of available earnings. Penalty required for early withdrawal.


**APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Dividends on IRA, Savings, Club, and Checking Accounts are computed monthly on average daily balances of $5 or more and posted monthly. The Money Market Account Tier 2 has a variable rate which will be greater than our regular savings rate, and subject to daily adjustments. Dividends will be paid monthly on the average daily balance, based upon the current tier level rate. Fees may reduce earnings. Regulations prohibit payment in excess of available earnings. The rate listed is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Rates subject to change without notice and may change after account is opened.



***APR = Annual Percentage Rate. See additional disclosures below for each loan type listed.

VISA®: Rates accurate as of 7/3/2023. The total maximum unsecured debt per member is $30,000. Terms and rates are subject to change without notice. For Credit Cards, an eligible co-borrower will be required unless the Cardholder has independent means of repaying any credit extended. The interest rate that you receive will be based on your credit history.

Auto: Terms up to 84 months. Loan amount must be $5,000 or greater. You must meet employment and/or income requirements to qualify for a loan. The interest rate you receive will be based on your credit history, loan term, and age of the vehicle. APR will not be less than 4.49% or greater than 18%. For example, a loan amount of $15,000 at 4.49% APR for 60 months would be a monthly payment of $280.12. Satisfactory vehicle insurance required. Your actual loan amount will be limited based on the value of the specific vehicle that you are financing. Only passenger vehicles are eligible, no recreational vehicles. Existing Freedom loans are not eligible for refinancing. Credit Union membership eligibility requirements apply. Loan term cannot be less than 6 months or greater than 84 months. This is a Limited Time Offer that can be rescinded at any time, cannot be combined with any other offer, and is subject to change without notice.

Home Equity: Annual Percentage Rate (APR) applies to Loan-to-Value (LTV) less than or equal to 80%. APR will not be less than 6.25% or greater than 9.50%. The interest rate you receive will be based on your credit history. Hazard Insurance is required. For loans over $150,000, Title Insurance is required. Loan subject to final approval. Terms and rates subject to change without notice and apply to loans in the 2nd lien position. Rates effective as of 10/05/2023.

Personal: Rates and terms are subject to change and may vary based on creditworthiness and qualifications. All loans subject to approval.

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