New CU Products & Services On The Menu

PSCU Unveils Mobile Rate Search

WALNUT CREEK, Calif.-Pacific Service Credit Union has introduced a mobile service that allows anyone to receive current auto, CD, and money market rates via text message.

By texting "autorate," "cdrate" or "mmrate" to 60529, consumers can get current rates on auto loans, CDs and money market accounts.

The new service builds on the CU's mobile service to locate the nearest surcharge-free ATM using text messaging.

Affinity Teams Up With Auto Mall

LEBANON, N.J.-Affinity FCU has expanded its partnership with Hunterdon Auto Resource center to offer a new automotive advisory service called LugNutzS, which offers member access to specialty auto advisors who can provide advice on choosing, financing, and insuring automobiles.

NECU Offers EnergySmart Loans

PORTSMOUTH, N.H.-Northeast Credit Union (NECU) recently introduced EnergySmart loans, a low, fixed-rate loan product designed specifically to assist people in affording purchases of energy efficient home improvement products and services.

"We believe in the importance of helping people obtain the energy saving products and services they need, in order to minimize utility costs during these very challenging times of increased fuel and energy prices," said Peter Kavalauskas, NECU CEO.

FedChoice Intro's Online Concierge

WASHINGTON-FedChoice FCU created its Online Concierge, providing a gateway to financial information on its website.

Online Concierge identifies the most common stages of life where financial education is often requested, then delves into each area, offering guidance and suggesting useful FedChoice products and services that may assist the member. The service also offers external resources to help members do additional research on their own.

The FedChoice Online Concierge is accessible at www.fedchoice.org, in the "about us" section.

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