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 Money Question ? Help !!?
So i really need money but i cant get a big amount of money all the time i spend around $106 every month, do you think i should get an allowance for around $132 every month instead? but im such a ...


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I got my credit report and now I know why I haven't been able to get any credit. I'm 24 now and living on my own. When I was 18 my mother took out a phone and cable account in my name.M...


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I wan to buy a hockey stick online, but i need a credit card, im 16 and my mom doesnt want to use her card, even though i said ill pay for it. I found there is a something called a perpaid card and ...


 I CoSigned A Car Loan for my Fiancee And...?
I co-signed for a car loan for my fiance and during the signing realized that his name is in the co-sign position on the loan docs while my name is the owner.
When I mentioned this to the loan ...


 Is a credit score of 571 for a 23 year old good?
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 How to raise credit score?
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 What is the diffrence between credit card & debit card ?
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 I want a boob job but have bad credit, does anyone know?
how I can get them financed?...


 Cant get credit?
i can not get credit to save my life. my situation is this. i earn about 24k, and im on a debt management program and have been for 3 years and it is not an iva, also my monthly payments have never ...


 Money order scam. I'm a victim and could be $4000 overdrawn at the bank. what do i tell them? I know im stupid
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 I have credit card debt that i will never be able to repay, can i go to prison for having debt ???
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 How can I pay down my credit card debt?
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 My 11 year old was offerd a credit card by Chase, can they do that?
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 How to bargain with collections agency when i owe 6,000?
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 Has anyone ever had a car saleman lie to them about their credit score?
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 How can I improve my credit score fast???
I checked my credit score about a month ago on freecreditreport.com and my score was 665.
This month I apply for a loan to purchase a home and because I had 2 credit cards almost max out my ...


 Why do Americans have so much credit card debt?
I ask this because a few months ago I had about $1,500 in credit card debt at about 9% interest. I thought this was a lot. Then I read that the average American has credit card debt in the amounts of ...


 My wife is being harassed by a collection agency that we have not heard from in 7 years. Help!?
My wife had a credit card that had a $2000 limit on it in 1994. She made payments on it for awhile, but stopped in 1997 when money was tight. She did not receive anything from the credit card ...



justina l
What is the difference between a bank and a credit union?
which one is more likely to aproove me for a personal loan?
                     
 




legallyblond2day
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Credit unions aren't for profit, they invest their money back into the community. I'd say you're more likely to get approved y a credit union.


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A bank is a corporation that is either privately or publicly owned. A Credit Union is owned by it's members and/or clients.

You'll have a much better chance to be approved by a credit union if you own a checking and/or saving account at that credit union(s).


cmarley_69
CREDIT UNIONS
Are not-for-profit institutions

Can serve only those individuals within their field of membership

Have members, each person who deposits money has a share of ownership

Members elect a volunteer Board of Directors to represent their interests Democratically controlled by members

Are member service-driven

Return profits to members in the form of lower loan rates, higher savings rates and free or low cost services.

Are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration








BANKS

Are profit-oriented institutions

Can serve anyone in the general public

Have customers with no ownership in the organization

Have a paid Board of Directors who represent the owners; customers do not have voting privileges

Controlled by stockholders and paid officials

Are profit-driven

Return profits to a small group of stockholders

Are federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation


lestat_batisse
A bank are a bunch of lecherous Major Shareholders out to make gazillions.. Credit Unions are (Supposed to be) more community oriented - the shareholders are their customers, as a new client to a Credit Union, you are obliged to purchase one share upon opening an account.
As for where to get a personal loan, I'd go with the Credit Union, they are a lot more understanding. I have accounts with both banks and credit unions for different reasons, but as for a personal loan, I'd go with C.U.. They may not be quite as competitive in the rates, but are a lot more understanding should you by chance fall behind in payments or need to have some slack cut..


boj12345
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Credit Unions are mutually owned by their depositors, and only make loans to their members. Because of this, credit unions do not pay income taxes. They presumably return their profits to their members in higher interest rates paid on deposits, and lower interest rates on loans.

Credit unions tend to be more liberal in giving personal loans, so, yes, you are more likely to obtain a personal loan from a credit union. However, because of their more liberal loan policies, they tend to be more agressive in collecting delinquent loans. So, make sure that you make all payments on time.

It will be helpful for you to know your credit score before you apply to have a clue whether you will be approved or not. There are many websites that will give you your credit rating free... (freecreditreport.com) among many others. The higher that number the better chance you have to obtain a loan (generally 650 and up, you will be approved)


curiousT
I think a bank is bigger....I've never joined a credit union, but I've heard good things about them...why not try out for a loan at each of them and take the best offer.


Brandy
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I have heard with a credit union, they are not obligated to follow all the same laws a bank does. I have had a credit union since I've had my own bank account pretty much and haven't had a problem. They usually don't have all the stupid fees a bank does and they offer cool services and better interest rates. That has been my experience though. It probably depends on the credit union. Oh, and I did get my first car loan though one, which was a real hassle because I had no credit, being 19 years old and all.


Obsequious
Credit unions are usually through your employer and it's easier to get a loan through them because they can take their payment out of your paycheck.


chrstnwrtr
I'm not sure about the loan thing but the difference between a bank and a credit union is this; banks are FOR PROFIT, credit unions are non-profit. I know because I'm a member of a credit union.


DaOgs
im with a credit union and as far as i know, it operates pretty much the same as a bank.

as for a personal loan i think it wouldnt matter.


lindsay s
Credit Union!! If I were you I would get in one!! They treat you like a person not just another account! They work with you and will figure out what is best for you. A lot of times they have better interest rates and returns than big bank chains! I switched a few months ago and I am totally thankful for it!


dahfna
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I've used a credit union for several yeas and I love it. As mentioned, CU is not for profit, so usually have less fees and better rates. It gave me a credit card and approved me for a car loan with awesome rates when I had absolutely no credit history. But neither me nor my mom got approved for a mortgage with them and we both easily got mortgages with banks. We both got turned down because of debt to income ratio. They are great, but don't accommodate higher risk loans. So I guess it all depends on your particular case, your financial profile and history, the loan, and probably the bank or credit unions (some banks are also tough to get loans with, you just have to find the right bank).


I love the flipflops
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Credit unions normally offer higher interest on checkings, savings and CD's.

Normally for a personal loan, I have found a Credit union to be easier and more helpful.

For a car loan or a mortgage, most banks are quicker to receive funds and don't require as much paper work....


Aussie Chick
Credit unions care about their customers, banks only care about profits. I got my car loan through the credit union as they sat down and talked to me and it was a very personal process, unlike the bank who only looked at me on paper.


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