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Achieving even the biggest, boldest, most audacious goals begins with a single step. Last fall, a Community Choice member visited our Livonia member center with a dream of buying the home he’d been renting for years.  

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This story illustrates how one seemingly small act can lead to big changes. It starts with a new member who thought she was simply joining the new credit union in her community. She was greeted at the doors of our new Farmington Hills – 12 Mile Member Center with both a free cup of joe, and an advisor named Joe, who energetically got her membership established.

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Just as important as building a strong financial profile is protecting it, and in many ways that can be even harder for members. Let’s refer to our Choice Map for guidance.

Choice Map: Step #3 (Simplify)

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Choice Map: Step #2 (Borrow)

Borrowing doesn’t have to be a stressful activity. In fact, it should be a part of creating a strong financial future.

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Hear from happy members

  • “Great CU! Courteous, professional, informative and a great place for checking, savings, and an auto loan if needed. Wouldn’t go anywhere else since starting my relationship with Community Choice! As always, thank you for great service!” Michelle K.
  • “I should have joined Community Choice Credit Union a long time ago!! Everyone there is so friendly and professional. Keep up the good work.” Sylvia T.
  • “We have been with the credit union for a long time, we have consistently received wonderful customer service and help when needed. We tell everyone about our wonderful credit union and recommend it often. Your staff is very pleasant and easy to work with. I appreciate knowing I can come in and get the help I need. Thank you for being there for us.” Thomas R.
  • “Absolutely wonderful service! The people I’ve spoken to are reliable, understanding, positive and helpful! They have solved everything I’ve had questions about in the kindest way! Thank you!” Ariel M.
  • “This is our second auto loan with CCCU in the past 4 years and we couldn’t be happier with the service received from everyone that we had dealt with. Keep up the great work.” Lucien D.
  • “I have been with Community Choice for 35 years I would recommend anyone and everyone to be able to experience my appreciation and good quality service from these great people. Again, thank you for your service.” Patricia S.

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