A member applied to refinance a car loan to lower the monthly payment. The member had a monthly payment of $662 for 72 months at a rate of 11.50%. After refinancing with We Florida Financial, the member’s new payment was $472 per month at a rate of 7.94%. The member’s payment was reduced by $190 […]

A disabled 60-year-old member living on a fixed income came to us in January of 2025 needing funds to repair her car and purchase new tires. She had been introduced to us through a community seminar on budgeting for seniors. With a 515 credit score, no previous lending history with us, and some delinquencies that […]

A member and his wife applied for a Home Equity Line of Credit to replace their roof and complete additional home repairs. Unfortunately, the loan request was denied due to insufficient income in relation to their debts. While discussing the loan decision, the members suggested adding their son and daughter to the application. This created […]

I’ve known this member since I joined the credit union and have been building a relationship with her ever since. I suggested Financial Wellness to her last October, and since early November, we have had multiple sessions focused on building a budget and gaining control of her expenses. At the time, she had a monthly […]

A longtime member recently came to us after going through a divorce. She had financed her vehicle outside the credit union, and both the payment amount and interest rate were high. As she adjusted to life on a single income, she began having difficulty keeping up with her bills. We were able to refinance her […]

A couple requested help and guidance after finding themselves in a bind over the last few years due to the economy. Once I sat down with them, I realized they hadn’t really overextended themselves per se; they had simply ended up with several small loans carrying extremely high interest rates. As a result, their payments […]