80th Anniversary Edition
NEWSLETTER
Summer 2016
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The application for this program will be available
on the website beginning June 1, 2016 and all
applications must be received by July 15, 2016.
You may call the Member Call Center (202) 488-5400
and an application can be emailed, faxed, or mailed
to you. Completed application forms can be faxed
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Lending@DemocracyFCU.org. Turnaround time for a
response is between 3-5 business days.
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