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05 September 2010
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Loans

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It may be in your best interests to take a loan rather than withdraw savings. Loan repayments are arranged to suit your financial circumstances.

Below is an example of borrowing and repaying a loan of £500 in one year instead of withdrawing £500 from your savings.

 

Loan

 


 

£500

 

Interest Cost

£32

Loan Calculator

 

£532

 

After one year the £500 loan is paid off, you still have £500 in savings, plus dividend and interest rebate.


Benefits

  • Your savings remain intact
  • By taking a loan you are committed to repay on a regular basis
  • While repaying your loan you can add to your savings
  • All savings and loans of insurable members are covered in the event of death

Interest

Interest on a Credit Union Loan is charged at not more than 1% per month on the reducing loan balance.