Opportunities turns 35 this year, so it’s time to look back at our Impact over time. We have made just over $650 MILLION in community development loans since we were […]
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When Dreams Come True – We Smile!
At Opportunities, when a family buys their first home, we smile. When we can help them find $50,000 toward their down payment, the smiles spread beyond our branches to our […]
Buying a house for the grandchildren
When one of our members was awarded full custody for her 4 grandchildren, her rental apartment all of a sudden was a tight squeeze. Diane was living self-sufficiently in a […]
We put the person in personal lending
Check out our latest video about this heart warming story of one of our members that was in a pinch! Learn More
People with mobility challenges get new opportunities with Wheel Pad and affordable financing
If you are a Vermonter seeking housing right now, it’s tough. If seeking a place that accommodates mobility impairments, one has to get creative. For one Vermonter, that meant turning […]
Re-establishing Credit Helps Single Mom
The author of this blog qualified for an auto loan after working with Andrea Heller, our Money Sense Manager, to tackle bill paying and face down a creditor. I am […]
What do you think about financial counseling?
I started financial counseling during the foreclosure crisis in 2008. A decade ago many of my clients felt isolated by their financial struggles. It was challenging for adults who struggled […]
Simple 5 Loan – Get a quick loan to help out this holiday season
The weather has gotten cooler, and we’ve taken out our winter clothing. The holiday season is coming up, and so is the snow. At Opportunities Credit Union (OCU) we’re working […]
Making Room for Greater Racial Justice in Vermont Loan Underwriting
Is the financial system in Vermont inherently racist? The death of George Floyd and the acceleration of the Black Lives Matter movement have inspired financial institutions to examine their underwriting […]
Credit Unions helping Credit Unions
Just recently posted to CreditUnions.com, Opportunities Credit Union’s president and CEO Kate Laud talks about the close relationship that Opportunities has with VSECU. From the article: According to Laud, VSECU […]
