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Follow one couple’s journey to owning their dream home
For years, the couple rented their dream home, hoping to own it someday. But they didn't know how to make their dream a reality.
Could an adjustable-rate mortgage help you buy your home?
Learn how an adjustable-rate mortgage works—and what to consider when deciding whether it’s a good fit for you.
5 steps to help you buy your house as home prices soar
Home prices continue to climb. But there are still steps you can take to reach your goal of homeownership.
A member story: On the road to financial stability
It wasn’t all that long ago when Breanna Parker and Jordan Abbe lived paycheck to paycheck. Here's their journey toward financial stability.
A member story: ‘It’s nice to be where I am now’
Dupaco member Jon Sodawasser felt like he was trapped. But things are looking up. "It's nice to be where I am now." Here's his story.
Couple sticks to game plan when COVID-19 strikes
After years of renting, the Bergfelds finally had a solid game plan to buy their first house. Then COVID-19 arrived. Here’s their story.
How couple buys first house with help of partnership
This couple bought their first house sooner than they thought possible, thanks to guidance from their credit union and a financial boost.
First home ‘means entire world’ to widowed mother
As Anna and Dakodda Grimm prepared to buy their first home, the unexpected happened. Here’s how Dupaco Community Credit Union helped.
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.
Buying a house? Here are 8 things you should know
Planning to buy a house? Put yourself on a successful path to homeownership by following these eight steps.
Members buy first home in time to welcome new baby
With a baby on the way, Priscilla Delao and her fiancée, Eugene Hylka, were anxious to move out of their cramped studio apartment. They were ready to buy their first house, so they turned to their new credit union, Dupaco,…
