University of Hawaii Federal Credit Union offers financial relief for those impacted by floods
HONOLULU, HI (April 23, 2018) — As our islands recover from multiple rounds of heavy rain and flooding, the University of Hawai`i Federal Credit Union (UHFCU) offers support to those who have been affected. With the possibility of hundreds of families being impacted and with effects felt for months or even years, UHFCU has offered a special, low-rate loan for up to $25,000, 60 days of no payments, and same-day funds for qualifying members. They are also offering affected members temporarily relief on existing loans.
“All of us were stunned by the power of these rains and moved by the damage inflicted on so many people. Just as with Hurricane Iniki, UHFCU has always been there to provide financial assistance when there have been natural disasters in our community,” said UHFCU President and CEO Travis Bow. “Considering the scope of the damage to our Islands as well as the constrained resources many families face, it is critical that we offer assistance in this time of urgent need.”
If you are not currently a member of UHFCU and wish to apply for the loan, you may become a member by opening a savings account with just a $5 deposit. Accounts and loans can be opened online at UHFCU.com in just a few minutes or at any UHFCU branch.
“Credit unions are about people helping people,” stated Bow. “We’ve been here for more than 60 years helping people meet their financial needs, through good times and bad times, and we’ll continue to live by that philosophy.”
About University of Hawai`i Federal Credit Union
Celebrating 68 years of service, UHFCU is a federally chartered credit union with over $835 million in assets that serves the faculty, staff, students, and alumni association members (including family and household members) of the University of Hawai`i system statewide. Recently, it has been named a finalist for “Hawaii’s Best” by the Star-Advertiser multiple times, one of “America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions” by Forbes Magazine, a “Top 200 Healthiest Credit Union” by DepositAccounts.com by LendingTree, and “Best Bank” by the students of the University of Hawai`i.
UHFCU’s main office is located at 2019 S. King Street (at the corner of McCully and King), with additional branches on the UH Mānoa Campus, Mānoa Marketplace, and Kapolei Commons. It also provides access to members at over 50 Shared Branch locations and more than 375 surcharge-free ATMs throughout Hawai`i.
