DESCRIPTION

Today’s consumers are sophisticated money managers and are looking for ways to manage their money effectively. Many are seeking alternate products, which provide them with choice, flexibility, convenience, and lower loan rates.

The CUInclusive® package was developed for consumers who have demonstrated responsibility in handling their debt and who have significant equity in their home (at least 25% of the current market value). This package will appeal to people who want the flexibility and convenience of increasing their purchasing power and maximizing the use of deposit funds to decrease interest costs.

When members/customers choose this product, the credit union will:

  • Consolidate all debt, including existing mortgage into a line of credit or quick loan.
  • Apply unregistered savings to the loan to further reduce debt. (Why earn interest at low rates when you can reduce debt, which charges higher rates?)
  • Use the house as security for the loan.
  • Offer to set-up sub-loans for specific borrowing purposes such as: investment loan, education loan, or vehicle loan.
  • Create an “all-in-one” chequing, savings, and borrowing account by attaching the line of credit/quick loan to a chequing account. Funds can then be accessed by cheque, debit card, payment card, ABM, or in-branch.

As deposits are made the loan is paid down, whereby reducing the loan balance that interest accrues on. As money is withdrawn and cheques are written, members draw on the loan.

Your member is required to make interest payments, but decides when to make lump sum payments. Total savings on the life of the loan can be significant.

The CUInclusive® package will help you to promote competitive priced products and services of your credit union.

* Eligibility determined by credit union.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The CUInclusive® package will appeal to individuals who:

  • Have significant equity in their home, over 25%
  • Will soon have their mortgage paid off
  • Demonstrate responsibility in handling debt and have other debt to consolidate
  • Have regular income
  • Have a good credit history
  • Own property which is their primary residence (rental property and cottages are not eligible)
  • Require additional purchasing power
  • Are looking to finance big-ticket items (i.e., trip, vehicle, cottage, etc.)
  • Want flexible repayment options
  • Want convenience

FEATURES

  • Maximize the use of deposit funds to decrease interest cost.
  • Ability to continually re-advance funds
  • Competitive Interest Rates
  • Flexible Repayment Terms
  • Ability to establish sub-loans if required to separate certain borrowings and set up a fixed repayment schedule

KEY BENEFITS

Benefits to Credit Union:

  • Establish product offering which is competitive in the marketplace
  • Better suite of products to offer members.
  • Reduces credit union lenders time associated with loan set up (one-time loan set up)
  • Help attract new members and retain existing members
  • Help grow market share and wallet share

Benefits to Members:

  • Convenient – Sign documents once for multiple purchases
  • Flexible repayment options designed to meet your needs
  • Saves money – interest costs and service charge packages
  • Saves time - money available when you need it, you don’t have to go in to apply for another loan
  • Make those big purchases when you want too.
  • Maximize return on funds – deposit funds are working to reduce your debt.
  • You decide how to spend your money