Introducing new OCCU business checking accounts

Local businesses are the heart of our communities. They create meaningful jobs, strengthen local economies and make our neighborhoods vibrant places to live and work. The pandemic has been a challenging time for many local businesses, but it has also
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Starting a Business

First-time home buyer? Our 100% home loan financing can help

Buying your first home is about so much more than making a financial investment. That’s why OCCU is committed to removing barriers for first-time buyers. If you’re saving up for your first home, we want to help you get through the door as quickly and
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Owning a Home

CU difference in action: Oregon credit unions’ $2.8 billion economic impact

Our Oregon communities are like ecosystems. When members work together and pool their resources to supply each other’s needs, everyone benefits. When organizations work together to shore up the community’s foundations, the effects ripple outward
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks

Mortgage glossary: Terms and definitions to know

Buying your first home is a learning journey as well as a financial one. You’ll also learn a lot about yourself, including what your dealbreakers are and what matters most in your day-to-day environment.
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Owning a Home

What is financial planning?

It sounds a bit dry. Daunting, even. Like something that involves a lot of number crunching and specialized knowledge. But financial planning isn’t what you think it is. When you boil it down, it’s really about nurturing your financial wellness and
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Budgeting & Saving
Retirement Planning

Deposit accounts guide: Which one is right for me?

Your long-term financial health isn’t just about how much money you make or what you spend it on. No matter where you’re at in life or what your income level is, the key to financial wellness is to match your money goals with the right tools to help
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Basic Finances
Credit Unions vs. Banks

6 things you need to know about financing a motorcycle, boat or RV

Some of the best medicine is to get out on the open road or water. We can help get you there. Here are some things to think about before you commit to a motorcycle, boat or recreational vehicle.
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Basic Finances

10 steps to refinancing with a 15-year mortgage at OCCU

Want to pay off your home faster? Refinancing with a 15-year mortgage can help you pay off your home sooner while saving thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your loan.
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Budgeting & Saving
Owning a Home

How to save for a mortgage down payment

Saving for a downpayment can seem challenging – that’s why we’re here to help. The sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll be ready to pounce on that perfect-for-you home.
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Budgeting & Saving
Owning a Home

3 ways OCCU is like a money tree plant

When times are tough, we often seek prosperity and good luck in unexpected places. Take the money tree plant. According to legend, a Taiwanese farmer prayed for money and soon found a strange, beautiful plant growing in his field. He made a fortune
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Credit Unions vs. Banks