Blogging with the CEO - 2012

Dear NPCCU Members,

We have exciting announcements to make!  In addition to an existing network of over 4,979 surcharge-free Alliance One Network ATM’s available today, beginning April 1, 2012 we will be adding access to over 200,000 CU24 Network ATM’s nationwide…over 65,000 of them surcharge-free to NorthPark members!  That means our members will have access to over 70,000 surcharge-free ATM’s across the U.S., Mexico and Canada, as well as overseas.  On our website or using your mobile device, look under “Locations – ATM Network” to find one near you.

It’s that time of year again when many members look to trade their winter-worn cars in a shiny new or nearly new auto.  We have a deal for you!  We will make your first auto loan payment up to $250, if you buy a new or used auto and close the loan in our office.  Want to reduce your monthly payment or interest rate?  Refinance your existing auto loan from another financial institution and we will pay $250 towards your first payment.  Call a NorthPark loan officer today for details.  Offer good till the end of May, 2012!

We are opening new checking accounts every day.  Members are getting sick and tired of the fees they pay banks just to have a simple checking account.  Our EXTREME Checking account is FREE plus has Relationship Rewards.  If you are a member and do not have your checking account with NorthPark, call us today to get the facts why you should move your account.  You won’t be sorry you did!  If you have your checking account with NorthPark, thank you!  We will pay you $40 to refer a friend to join the credit union and open a new checking account!  Believe it!

Many local banks refer their customers to Bigger Banks if you want a credit card.  It is sad to see how many people do not read their disclosures.  If they did, we would have a line wrapped around the block to apply for a NorthPark Visa credit card!  Have a credit card with us and need service?  You won’t have to call India or Iceland for service.  We have people who speak your language ready to answer your questions!

Spring is just around the corner.  Get a fresh start.  Bring your auto loan to NorthPark.  Get EXTREME Checking.  Apply for a NorthPark Visa credit card.  Transfer your bank balances.  Enjoy the benefits of credit union membership!

Sincerely,

Dan Robbins, President/CEO

Dear NPCCU Members,

February is the month for Valentine’s Day.  So, it is time for a Sweetheart of a Deal.  As many of you know, NorthPark has the best Visa credit card program in the area.  Believe it.  Call Melissa Strohl or Stephanie Brown, NorthPark loan officers, to get a comparison today.  If you do, you will switch to a NorthPark credit card in a heartbeat.

If you open a new Visa credit card and transfer your bank credit card balance over to NorthPark in February, your name will be placed in a drawing for a dinner and a movie for two!  A $100 value!  Balance transfers on existing NorthPark credit cards are also eligible. 

With low fixed rates, no annual fee and a super low introductory rate, NorthPark’s VISA credit card also protects you from the worse that can happen.  With many bank credit cards, if you pay late…just one day...they raise your interest rate.  NorthPark knows you lead busy lives and sometimes pay a little late.  Tired of being treated poorly?  Switch right away to a credit union where YOU are the Owner! 

NorthPark has opened hundreds of new Extreme Checking accounts in the past few months.  Has your bank started charging monthly fees?  We offer TOTALLY FREE checking while also providing Relationship Rewards.  Believe it.  The more you use your credit union the more you benefit!  Earn interest rate refunds on auto loans, deposited monthly into your savings account.  Also, on certificates of deposit you can earn bonus dividends added monthly to the principal.  Not using your credit union for many of your banking relationships?  Save money on fees just by doing what you do already.  Switch.

Does it sound like we want to earn your business?  Believe it. 

Sincerely,

Dan Robbins, President/CEO

 

Dear NPCCU Members,

Happy New Year!  We hope this letter finds you happy, healthy and having enjoyed your Holiday Season.  We are happy to report that there is some good news about a turnaround in the economy.  Many U.S. auto makers’ sales levels are back to pre-recession levels.  Unemployment rates appear to have stabilized, showing some signs of improvement.  Let’s cross our fingers that improvements occur in the housing market this year!  The past few years have presented economic challenges for many of our members.  The credit union has weathered this difficult storm.  Your credit union is well capitalized and enjoys consistent net income, while having worked closely with many members to help them through tough times.  Though some storm clouds persist, we are optimistic about 2012 and beyond.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

2012 charged out of the starting gate, with the introduction of Texting for Mobile Banking.  Call an office today to find out how you can get this service FREE!  2012 is the “Year of the Checking Account” with our newly designed EXTREME Checking.  EXTREME Checking is better than Totally Free.  Unlike many area banks which have eliminated free checking, we pay you to have a checking account with NPCCU.  Believe it!  After all, you’re the Boss!

We are positioned well for 2012 to continue offering the best rates and terms on consumer loans and Visa credit cards.  If you have a credit card with a bank, you need to compare your card’s rates, fees and features against NPCCU’s.  You’ll switch in a heartbeat!  Have a Big Bank used car loan?  Our loan officers can beat the pants off their rates!  Refinance your used car loan with NPCCU to lower your payments! 

For members who actively use NPCCU’s many services we return loan interest monthly and inflate CD rates, too!  What’s next?  NPCCU’s secret project “Skunk Works Team” is busy concocting more ways to benefit our members….our owners!  Look for new ATM’s coming soon!  Believe it!

Once again, we would like to thank each of you for your loyalty and support of your credit union.  Here is to a healthy, happy and successful 2012!

Sincerely,

Dan Robbins, President/CEO