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Prepare for a business loan with these simple tips

Looking for a low-interest loan to help your business expand? At OCCU, we love helping our members start and grow businesses around Oregon. One of the biggest ways we help local business owners is by offering low-interest loans. These simple tips
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Lending
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Take steps toward your own business

At OCCU, we’re experts on small businesses. Aside from building and growing our credit union, we’ve helped countless members with their businesses in the Pacific Northwest. Our team can offer practical advice and resources that will help you make
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Starting a Business
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Simple steps toward stronger finances

At OCCU, we're passionate about your financial success. Whether you're just starting out or getting ready for retirement, we can help you reach your financial goals. This simple plan will get you going. Start with a budget Need to trim down monthly
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Basic Finances
Budgeting & Saving
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4 steps to purchasing your new home

Buying a home is an exciting milestone in anyone’s life. When you own your own home, you can make it truly yours — paint rooms, install new flooring, change light fixtures, even knock down walls! In addition to having a place to call home and make
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Owning a Home
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5 tips to manage your credit

Among the many meaningful numbers in your life is one that has a huge impact in your financial affairs: your credit score. A higher score signifies good credit risk, potentially making you eligible for more borrowing opportunities, lower interest
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Managing Debt & Credit
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8 types of insurance to keep you protected

Learn more about our OCCU Oregon auto, home and life Insurance Services team and the eight types of insurance to keep you protected in the moments that matter.
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Insurance & Protection
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Credit union vs. bank: What to choose?

Bank vs credit union? An Oregon credit union may be the best option. Explore the differences between credit unions and banks as well as other financial institutions.
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Shop securely with these 8 tips

Internet fraud is by no means uncommon. We’re here to help. To make sure you’re doing everything you can to avoid scams, stay up to date with these eight simple tips. 
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Privacy & Security
Digital Banking
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7 steps on your way to home sweet home

Buying a home can be overwhelming. The good news is it doesn’t have to be. When taken step-by-step, buying a home can be an easy and rewarding experience.
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Owning a Home
OCCU Member Jan Burch

More than an OCCU member: Jan Burch

“Community is such a part of my soul,” Jan Burch, a member of OCCU, tells us on a sunny Eugene afternoon. We know Jan not just by her charismatic visits to our branches and investment seminars, but her passion for community involvement. “It’s how I
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Community