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While there continues to be concern nationally about the tightening of available consumer credit, UW Credit Union has money to lend and continues to help members access the credit they need at reasonable rates.

2008 Excellence in Lending Award Recipient - Award given by CUNA Mutual Group and Cuna Lending Council. The award reflects superior rankings in three categories: strategy, programs and performance in mortgage lending.

Member Loan Advance Increases from 2007-2008

Mortgage Loan Advances	Increased 12% to $241 million
Credit Card & Unsecured Loan Advances	Increased 10% to $232 million
Educational Loan Advances	Increased 85% to $102 million
Home Equity Loan Advances	Unchanged at $102 million
Vehicle Loan Advances	Increased 12% to $51 million

With the recent decline in 30-year fixed mortgage loan rates, we are assisting a record number of members lower their interest rate and in most cases, their monthly payment. In fact, in the past 90 days UW Credit Union has processed over 2,140 new mortgage loan applications.

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Three Ways to Prevent Identity Theft
Use these tips to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of scams that collect your personal information.

Never provide your personal information in response to an unsolicited phone call or email. If you don't initiate the communication, don't give out personal, account or credit/debit card information.

Learn more ways to prevent identity theft »

Lower Your Taxable Income—Contribute to Your IRA
Fund your 2008 IRA contribution before April 15. You can contribute $5,000 to a Traditional or Roth IRA, or if you're over age 50, $6,000.* For additional information, schedule an appointment with a Financial Services Center financial planner by calling 608-232-5000 or
800-533-6773, ext. 2107.

Souper Bowl XIII a Success
Souper Bowl XIII raised over $32,000 for Habitat for Humanity. UW Credit Union was one of the premier sponsors, and employees volunteered at the event. Thank you to everyone who came out to help support Habitat for Humanity.

UW Credit Union
P.O. Box 44963
Madison, WI 53744-4963

Madison		608-232-5000
Nationwide		800-533-6773
TDD		608-232-5029

Web		www.uwcu.org
Email		ContactUs@uwcu.org
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*May Lose Value. Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. Not NCUA/NCUSIF Insured. Not Credit Union Guaranteed. Financial Network and UW Credit Union are not affiliated. Securities offered through Financial Network Investment Corporation, member SIPC.

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