Most people think of their credit score the way they think of a report card grade — a single number that sums everything up. But this week’s presenter, Jeremy Shaffer of Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) made a great case for why the number doesn’t tell...
Most people approach a home loan the way they approach a menu they don’t fully understand — they pick something familiar, common, trusted, and hope for the best. This week’s Border 2 Border presenter Jeremy Shaffer of Lake Michigan Credit Union...
This week’s presentation from Jeremy Shaffer of Lake Michigan Credit Union (LMCU) centered on exactly that moment: when some who desire home ownership feel stuck, overwhelmed, or convinced they don’t qualify. There are obviously hard rules and realities that can...
From home loans to car purchases and everything in between, your credit score has become one of the most powerful (and often misunderstood) external forces that drive your financial life. Our presenter today, Jeremy Shaffer of Lake Michigan Credit Union, shared how...
As local banks all around are being continually acquired by regional banks, and regional banks by national and multinationals also—many of their customers who don’t stay put have made the switch to credit unions (ahem—here, here! – mth). This week, Jeremy...
