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Apr 18,   2025

Empower your financial future: Taking control of your money story

Empower yourself: Follow along with our informative guidelines for personal financial wellness, growth, and development

Student Loan Debt Consolidation 101
Sep 30,   2022

Student Loan Debt Consolidation 101

Congratulations, grad! You made it through the four years (or more) of hard work and have earned a higher degree. As you embark on your exciting new career, remember to complete one of your last college assignments – paying off your student loan debt...

The best place to get a personal loan
Aug 19,   2022

The best place to get a personal loan

If you want or need the cash to cover an expense, you may be considering applying with your financial institution for a personal loan. Of course, there are a variety of loan offerings, so it’s important to make sure you pick the right one...

University Credit Union
Jun 03,   2022

How and When to Refinance a Personal Loan

We’ve all been through times in our lives when we could use a bit of extra cash. Whether it’s an unexpected situation or a big life event like a wedding, sometimes you just don’t have the cash on hand...

Private and Federal Student Loans: The Differences
Feb 18,   2022

Private and Federal Student Loans: The Differences

Whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student, or even a parent, when it comes to paying for college, you’ve probably considered getting a loan. If you're thinking about using student loans to help cover any costs that might exceed...

Secured vs. Unsecured Loans: What's the Difference?
Aug 26,   2021

Secured vs. Unsecured Loans: What's the Difference?

Most of us need a little financial help at one time or another. Maybe you have a large, unanticipated expense like a home or car repair. Perhaps it's an unforeseen medical bill. Or, maybe you are...

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University Credit Union offers membership to employees, students and alumni of UCLA, Pepperdine University, Loyola Marymount University, Santa Clara University, Saint Mary's College, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, University of Texas at Arlington, Abilene Christian University, Mount St. Mary's University, Chabot College and Las Positas College, West Coast Conference Universities, Western Athletic Conference Universities, and other universities throughout California. UCU offers a variety of products and services including checking accountscredit cardshome mortgagesauto loanspersonal loans, commercial loans, insuranceinvestments, as well as digital banking.