UW Credit Union Gives members new tool to access their credit scores
MADISON, WI (May 3, 2016) — UW Credit Union launched CreditViewTM on May 3, 2016. This new, free online tool gives all UW Credit Union members access to their credit scores quickly and securely in Web Branch. When members perform everyday banking tasks on the credit union’s website or mobile app, they can easily monitor their credit scores based on a widely used scoring model, receive alerts and learn how to improve their scores.
“We’re committed to promoting the financial well-being of the community, and letting our members access their credit scores for free gives them a powerful tool to understand their overall financial picture,” said Mike Long, EVP & Chief Credit Officer at UW Credit Union. “In fact, we’ve provided members with their credit scores for free since 2010, and this latest enhanced tool offers new features to help members stay on top of their scores.”
Once members sign up for the tool in Web Branch, they can check their credit scores—refreshed daily. Signing up for CreditViewTM automatically enrolls members to receive email alerts in real time if changes are made to their credit profiles, such as new inquiries, trade lines or public records. Or, if no changes are made in 30 days, members receive a monthly notification verifying there were no reported changes to their credit files. Members can also use the tool to test financial scenarios, like adding a loan or cancelling their oldest credit card, and track their credit scores over time.
“When a consumer understands their credit score, they can create a game plan to build and maintain good credit and money habits,” said Long. In addition to launching CreditViewTM, UW Credit Union offers other resources, such as credit consultations and online money management tools, to help members budget, track spending and meet their financial goals.
To learn more about CreditViewTM, a partnership with TransUnion®, and other UW Credit Union services, visit uwcu.org/creditscore.
About UW Credit Union
UW Credit Union is a growing, federally insured financial institution and a leading provider of a full range of financial services to University of Wisconsin communities. UW Credit Union’s more than 900 employees serve the financial needs of nearly 333,000 members through world-class technology systems and through a convenient network of 32 branch locations and over 100 ATMs. With $5 billion in assets, UW Credit Union is ranked nationally among the leading credit unions. Founded more than 90 years ago by members of the University of Wisconsin faculty and staff, UW Credit Union continues to operate as a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative with locations in the Madison, Milwaukee, Stevens Point, Green Bay, Oshkosh, Whitewater and La Crosse areas.
