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.
How to build credit: Learn from the Great Credit Racers
On a mission to build their credit, Dupaco’s Great Credit Racers saw their first credit scores. Learn from them, so you can drive up your score, too.
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.
See how debt impacts a happy retirement
Heavy debt can make retirement seem like a lot of work. Learn how debt is impacting today's retirees and get tips for preparing for your own retirement.
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.
Buying a used car with confidence
In the market for a new-to-you vehicle? There are pros to buying used: The original owner will have absorbed the costly depreciation that occurs in the first few years of ownership. And, since the value of the vehicle is lower,…
Make your home’s equity work for you
It was a homeowner’s nightmare. After a pipe burst in front of their house, a young couple was on the hook for some $20,000 worth of repairs. “If they would have had equity in their home, they could have borrowed…
Dupaco member saves on home refinance fees with a mini mortgage
Lisa Mescher, relationship development specialist at Dupaco’s Pennsylvania branch in Dubuque, Iowa, asked a member a simple question that led to a deeper conversation about money—and big savings. I called a member to talk to her about her auto loan. While…
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…
An adjustment in due dates provides financial opportunity for one member
With multiple payments due the same time each month, one member’s budget was stretched to its breaking point. Dan Ferris, member service representative at the Hillcrest Road branch in Dubuque, Iowa, found a solution that helped the member more than he…
Dupaco helps new member drive her way to happiness
After getting pre-approved for an auto loan, Lindsey Mason bought her first vehicle on her own. But the college student’s excitement over the monumental moment was short-lived. “In the short amount of time it took to drive from the dealership to…
Debt consolidation: Is it right for you?
When you’re struggling to get out from under debt, any amount of payment relief can be a weight lifted off your shoulders. When used correctly, debt consolidation can help you pay off those loan balances and free up cash flow…