Consolidate high-interest debt or pay for unplanned expenses
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Enjoy low, fixed monthly payments with terms up to 60 months
Rates as low as 6.99% APR4
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Enjoy no payments for 90 days on an auto purchase or refinance
Quick and easy application process
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Receive $1,000 off closing costs on a new primary first mortgage loan2
Easily secure funds up to $50,000 with a Home Improvement Line of Credit (HILOC) — rates as low as 8.50% APR3
Build your home's value without having to use its equity as collateral
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Maximize your earning power with up to 8.00% APY and up to $20/month in ATM fee refunds1
Plus get your paycheck up to two days early with Direct Deposit. 1A
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Estate planning is simply a guide for how you want your personal and financial affairs handled if you become incapacitated or pass away. In this workshop, a Credit Union Financial Advisor will explain key estate planning concepts, outline what to consider for future needs, and help you understand how to prepare for life’s uncertainties. You’ll walk away knowing how estate planning protects the future you’re working hard to build.
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A credit union is a not-for-profit, cooperative financial institution owned by its members. Credit unions offer the same services as banks, but the profit cycles back to members instead of stockholders. As a result, members benefit from higher earnings on deposit accounts, lower rates on loan products that typically have lower to no fees—bringing savings to the entire membership.
US and Puerto Rico employees, contractors, temps of partner companies and their extended families nationwide are eligible for credit union membership. See if you qualify based on one or more of the following criteria:
Employment-based eligibility: You are a permanent, temporary or contract employee of one of the several elite employer groups offering the Credit Union’s services as a valuable employee benefit.
Community-based eligibility: You live or work in one of six local community charter counties: Lake, McHenry, DuPage, Kane or Cook (north of 95th Street on the south side of Chicago) County in Illinois, or Kenosha County in Wisconsin.
Family-based eligibility: You are the immediate or extended qualifying family of an existing member related by blood, marriage, fostering or adoption. Eligible family members include: spouses, parents, children, siblings, domestic partners, grandchildren, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Life. Money. You.® eligibility: You are a subscriber of the Life. Money. You.® Financial Well-Being program.
The easiest way is online and completing the 10-minute online membership application. Be assured that this process is safe and secure. You can also contact us if you have any problems in the process. Click the Join Today button at the top of the page to begin.
†To show the rates and offers you may qualify for, we run a soft credit inquiry, which does not impact your credit score. If you decide to proceed with a selected product and submit your application, we’ll then obtain your full credit report. This results in a hard inquiry, which may affect your credit score.
1.Membership must be opened between 1/1/2026 and 12/31/2026 to receive this promotional offer. The 3-month introductory period begins the month the membership is opened and ends on the last calendar day of the 4th month. During the 3-month introductory period Level 1 will earn 4.00% APY and Level 2 will earn 8.00% APY. After the 3-month introductory period, balances up to $15,000 will earn the stated higher rate and the portion of the balance over $15,000 will earn the stated lower rate. See rate sheet or website for current rates. The member account must meet all requirements to achieve either Level 1 or Level 2 for all three months to be eligible to receive the respective higher APY.
To earn monthly dividends and reimbursements of other banks’ ATM surcharge fees up to $20.00 per month, your account must meet all three of these requirements to qualify for Level 1 or Level 2. Please note, Level 1 ATM surcharge fees are covered up to $10.00 per month and Level 2 ATM surcharge fees are covered up to $20.00 per month.
To achieve Level 1, you must have monthly direct deposits totaling at least $1,000 into your PowerPlus Checking account on an ongoing monthly basis, enrollment in eStatements and completion of at least fifteen (15) qualified transactions.
To achieve Level 2, you must have direct deposits totaling at least $3,000 into your PowerPlus Checking account on an ongoing monthly bases, enrollment in eStatements and completion of at least thirty (30) qualified transactions.
Qualified transactions include any combination of the following: BCU Debit Card PIN, Debit Card Signature, credit card purchases, Online Bill Pay or ACH payments, which will apply toward the monthly requirements in the month they post to your account. Credit card transactions that post on the last day of the month will be applied toward the following month’s transaction total. Accounts not meeting all monthly requirements will not earn dividends and will not receive reimbursements of other banks’ ATM surcharge fees and will not be eligible for the increased APY offer during the introductory period.
Rate accurate as of 7/1/2026. The dividend rate and annual percentage yield (APY) may change at any time. Balances up to $15,000 will earn the stated higher rate and the portion of the balance over $15,000 will earn the stated lower rate. See rate sheet or website for current rates. There is no minimum balance required to earn dividends. Dividends are paid monthly and calculated based on the average daily balance method. Fees may reduce earnings.
PowerPlus Checking is available as a personal account only and is limited to one account per member. When Opted In, if you do not have sufficient available funds in your checking account to clear a presented item, funds may automatically transfer from your savings or money market share and may count towards withdrawal limitations for that savings or money market share (Electronic funds transfers from savings and money market shares, which include overdraft transfers are limited to six per month). Each electronic funds transfer in excess of six per month is subject to a $3 excessive withdrawal fee. See Service Charge and Fee Schedule in Consumer Member Service Agreement for further details. PowerPlus™ Checking is a trademark of BCU.
1A. Direct Deposit allows you to receive payroll and other electronic deposits up to two days ahead of your scheduled payday. It’s important to note, funds are not AVAILABLE for you to spend until they are reflected in the AVAILABLE BALANCE. Please be sure to confirm available funds in your account before withdrawing against this deposit. While BCU will try wherever possible to advance payroll direct deposits by up to 2 days, availability of funds ahead of the original scheduled pay date is not guaranteed. You should not rely on Direct Deposit to satisfy the needs of scheduled bill or loan payments, or any other date-sensitive financial obligations.
2. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates subject to change. The APR is based on the Prime Rate as published in The Wall Street Journal "Market Data Center" Section (Index). The APR is subject to change each time there is a change in the Index and will be effective on the first day of each calendar month. The APR will be calculated each month by adding a margin between +1.75% and +8.25% to the Prime Rate and is based on the credit profile. If the Interest Rate increases, your monthly payments may be higher. Although the rate will vary after you are approved, it will never exceed 18.00% (the maximum allowable for this loan). Rate includes a 1.00% discount for having two of the following relationships: direct deposit of at least $1,000 or more into a credit union checking account; at least $25,000 on deposit with the credit union; or a loan in good standing. Qualifying loans include: Mortgage, Home Equity, Auto, and Credit Cards. A qualifying loan must have a current balance and credit cards must have a transaction within the past 30 days. Any Credit Union loan that is not in good standing or delinquent will disqualify you for Rewards Rates. Rewards discount cannot be applied to Credit Cards, and CD and Deposit Secured Lines of Credit. All rates are subject to credit certification and approval.
3. To be eligible for the corporate mortgage benefit program (CMBP) closing cost discount, you must be a current employee at a participating BCU company partner. You may need to provide proof of employment or affiliation. For first mortgage purchase and refinance transactions of a primary residence, the maximum CMBP closing cost discount is $1,000. CMBP closing cost discount and relationship pricing rate discount may be eligible to be combined. CMBP closing cost discount may not be combined with any Relocation Services program benefits, or any other home loan promotional mortgage offers. Only one offer may be applied per transaction. Certain mortgage types and/or terms may not be eligible for the closing cost discount. Loan approval is subject to credit approval and program guidelines. Not all loan programs are available in all states for all loan amounts. Interest rates and program terms are subject to change without notice.
4. APR is Annual Percentage Rate. APR is subject to change. The rates listed assume an automatic payment method, loan terms between 24-84 months and includes a 1.00% discount for having two of the following relationships: direct deposit of at least $1,000 or more into a credit union checking account; at least $25,000 on deposit with the credit union; or a loan in good standing. Qualifying loans include: Mortgage, Home Equity, Auto, and Credit Cards. A qualifying loan must have a current balance and credit cards must have a transaction within the past 30 days. Any Credit Union loan that is not in good standing or delinquent will disqualify you for Rewards Rates. Rewards discount cannot be applied to Credit Cards, and CD and Deposit Secured Lines of Credit. All rates are subject to credit certification and approval. The rates shown are the lowest available and your rate may be higher. An example of payment terms are as follows: an amount financed of $7,500 with an APR for 15.54% and a term of 60 months would have a monthly payment of $182.82.
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3.50%Once a member, always a member! Benefits of Credit Union membership will always be available to you and your family, no matter where life takes you. Relocating to a new area? No problem! Changing jobs? The Credit Union goes with you. Retiring? We're Here Today For Your Tomorrow. Our commitment to your financial well-being is truly a lifelong promise. We’re accessible 24 hours a day in all 50 states and abroad using our digital banking services and have many members who never set foot in a branch.
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No. Although we share a common interest in each employee’s Financial Well-being, your company and BCU are separate business entities. Furthermore, as your financial institution, BCU protects your private financial data and complies with stringent security standards.
At the Credit Union, we're always looking to make it easier for you to Connect Your Way, so you can bank when and where you want through Digital Banking. Plus, once you’re a member, you’ll have access to thousands of surcharge-free ATMs.
A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a savings account that holds a fixed amount of money for a fixed period of time, such as six months, one year, or five years, and in exchange, the issuing institution pays interest. When you cash in or redeem your CD, you receive the money you originally invested plus any interest.
