PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ROCK ISLAND, IL PERMIT NO. 27 P.O. Box 1010 Moline, IL 61266 Summer THIS ISSUE Online Branch Upgrade........................................................Page 1 2014 Navigating the Process Post 2008.......................................Page 2 Prophetstown Groundbreaking............................................Page 2 Summer Advantage..............................................................Page 3 Cash for Class Scholarship Recipients.................................Page 3 Kewanee Merger..................................................................Page 4 Short Takes..........................................................................Page 4 Coming Soon: Online Branch Upgrade for More Power and Control Federally Insured by NCUA Equal Housing Lender | NMLS ID 463074 We’re excited to announce that we’ll be upgrading Online Branch this fall to bring you a more powerful experience than ever before. CAFCU Merges with IHMVCU Short Takes Upcoming Holiday Hours On June 5, members of Compaction America Federal Credit Union (CAFCU) voted by more than 90 percent to merge with IHMVCU. “With the announcement by BOMAG to close the Kewanee plant, CAFCU was faced with a difficult decision about providing future services to our membership,” said Marc Murray, CAFCU Board President. “As a result, the Board of Directors and I felt the best opportunity for the credit union was to merge with IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union.” “IHMVCU is about improving the financial well-being of the communities we serve,” said Dennis Hall, IHMVCU President. “We’re excited for this opportunity and look forward to serving our newest members, and supporting the Kewanee community.” In addition, IHMVCU will open a new branch in Kewanee to serve the combined membership. Construction details and timelines are still being finalized. “The CAFCU board and I are extremely pleased the membership has approved this merger, and we look forward to the great opportunities that lie ahead for our staff and members,” said Murray. SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 4 All IHMVCU branches will be closed on Mon., Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. Online Branch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience at ihmvcu.org. Upcoming Events Aug. 9 Prophetstown Movie in the Park Aug. 23 Silvis Moonlight Parade Aug. 30 Kewanee Hog Days Festival Parade Sept. 3 Warren County Prime Beef Festival Parade Money Smarts Blog Stay on top of your financials with the latest tips and tricks at ihmoneysmarts.com. And don’t forget to check back for a new post every Wednesday! The new system will deliver the latest in smart technology to simplify, speed up and centralize your financial management tasks for convenient one-stop, nonstop access. It’s the future of banking and it’s almost here. We’ll provide you with more detailed information in the coming weeks, but here’s a sneak peek of some of the new features: • Budgeting tools • Spending tracker • Mobile Bill Pay • Member-to-Member Transfers • External Transfers • Remote deposit capture with your mobile phone (coming November 2014) Attention Online Branch Users Before we switch things over, all Online Branch users need to update their Login ID by July 31. For security reasons, the new system does not allow for account numbers or social security numbers as Login IDs. You can change your Login ID in five easy steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Login to Online Branch Select Security under Preferences Click the Login ID tab Enter your new Login ID Click Submit Login ID Change A couple of things to remember when creating your new Login ID. • Must be at least 6 - 20 characters • Must contain letter(s) and number(s) • Can contain the following special characters: @$*_-=.!~ • Cannot contain spaces • Cannot be all numbers SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 1 Navigating the Mortgage Process Post 2008 We’ve heard enough about the 2008 mortgage crisis to last a lifetime, but the long and the short of it is bad underwriting and poor documentation led to a lot of foreclosures and individuals upside down on their homes. It’s also important to know that IHMVCU retains servicing on nearly all mortgage loans. So when you have questions after the purchase, we can help with that too. Buying a house may seem daunting, but with the right financial partner the process can be as simple, straightforward and seamless as possible. For mortgages that get you moving, visit ihmvcu.org/StartHere. Estate Planning Seminar An Overview of Will, Trusts, and More Many people assume that Revocable Living Trusts are just for the wealthy, but the benefits that they can offer to the average person are significant. Estate planning should be approached in the same manner that you would approach any other important decision in your life. It’s important to understand the main benefits that a Revocable Living Trust offers over a Last Will and Testament, when deciding whether or not to set one up as part of your estate plan. Estate planning is about getting the right legal documents in place to plan for the possibility of mental incapacity and death. Learn all about the essential estate planning documents, including Last Will and Testaments, Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, and more at this seminar. Estate Planning Seminar Wed., Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m. Moline Public Library 3210 41st Street Quad City River Bandits Wednesday home games, members can receive up to two FREE tickets with the purchase of an adult general admission. Mortgage Document Checklist Employment information (name, address and phone number) for the past 2 years Current pay stubs (past 2 months) Federal tax returns (past 2 years) W2s (past 2 years) Current 401(k) statement (if applicable) Current bank statements (past 2 months) Hope for Prophetstown Strong On July 15, members of the Prophetstown community gathered at Eclipse Square to commemorate the one year anniversary of the fire that destroyed seven historic buildings on Main Street. Along with a cookout and ceremony lead by local pastor, Cheri Stewart, representatives from IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union got involved by officially breaking ground for a new Prophetstown Branch. The project is supported by both the Prophetstown City Council and Prophetstown Main Street Association. “We’ve been serving the Prophetstown community for more than 10 years,” says Dennis Hall, president of IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union. “When we learned of the devastating fire on Main Street, we were committed to helping the recovery efforts.” This branch will be the first step of many to rebuild Prophetstown Main Street and bring life back to a strong and resilient community. Reserve your spot for the FREE seminar today. Call Christina Cress at (309) 793-6200, ext. 80685 or register online at ihmvcu.org/seminar. Thursday home games, members can receive one FREE ticket with the purchase of a general admission ticket. IHMVCU Ferris Wheel Fast Pass Skip to the front of the line for the Ferris Wheel at Modern Woodmen Park with the IHMVCU Fast Pass Free Swim Thursdays Every Thursday in July, members can receive one FREE admission with purchase of a general admission ticket to area pools. Splash Landing, Bettendorf Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center, Davenport DeWitt Aquatic Center, DeWitt East Moline Municipal Pool, East Moline Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg Riverside Pool, Moline Prophetstown Park District Pool, Prophetstown White Water Junction, Rock Island Monmouth Municipal Pool, Monmouth West Burlington Pool, West Burlington Milan Sprayground, Milan Mississippi Valley Fair FREE Parking Don’t let the hassle of parking get in the way of your fun! IHMVCU members can get FREE parking at Davenport West High School during the Mississippi Valley Fair, July 29 – Aug. 3. Six Flags: Great America in July IHMVCU members can receive half priced tickets to Six Flags: Great America in Gurnee, IL. Discount applies to the following dates: July 19-20, and 26-27. Get all the details at ihmvcu.org/ma. RME Live at 5 Enjoy this FREE summer concert series presented by the River Music Experience every Friday (July-Sept.) from 5-7 p.m. in the RME Courtyard. IHMVCU is proud to sponsor Minus Six on Fri., Aug. 8. Adventureland and Wisconsin Dells IHMVCU members are able to receive discounted tickets to Adventureland in Des Moines and Wisconsin Dells. Visit ihmvcu.org/ma to learn how to claim your discount. COMING SOON! SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 2 Cash for Class Scholarship Recipients Summer is all about having fun, and IHMVCU’s annual member advantages are here to help get you there! Why? Because YOU’RE WORTH MORE! If you took out a mortgage or refinanced your home in the last five years, there may have been more questions or requests for information. It may take a little more effort than in the past, but it’s one of the ways we ensure you get a mortgage that fits your life and budget. Your first step in the mortgage process is to understand all of your options – before, during and after the purchase –and talking to our mortgage experts will help you do just that. In most cases, a 20-minute conversation and supporting documentation can get you pre-approved. It does take time to pull together pay stubs, tax returns, W2s and bank statements, but this documentation not only protects the credit union, but it protects you too. Get the Most Out of Your Summer IHMVCU awarded $22,000 in scholarships to credit union members for the 2014 – 2015 school year at an awards dinner in May. The 22 recipients were chosen from more than 250 applications, a record amount. This year’s recipients and the schools they’ll attend are pictured left to right: First Row Kendal Ritchie, Davenport, will attend the University of Iowa Kristina Todorovic, East Moline, will attend Black Hawk College Kristen Highfill, Milan, will attend Southern Illinois University Dena Mayhew, Gilson, will attend Monmouth College Esmeralda Jinez, East Moline, will attend the University of Wisconsin Jessica Moon, East Moline, will attend Valparaiso University Amanda DeVilder, East Moline, will attend Black Hawk College Gina Meier, Davenport, will attend Western Illinois University Second Row Aidan Connolly, DeWitt, will attend the University of Nebraska Angela Salazar, LeClaire, will attend the University of Phoenix William O’Brien, Moline, will attend Illinois State University Shakisha Grays, Galesburg, will attend Carl Sandburg College Kevin Hauger, Sherrard, will attend the University of Illinois Zachary Inskeep, Prophetstown, will attend Black Hawk College Josie Nickas, Woodhull, will attend Western Illinois University Sydney Bigger, Media, will attend Kansas State University Sarah Gorzney, Davenport, will attend the University of Northern Iowa Not pictured: Rachael Allaman, Oquawka, will attend Greenville College Calvin Denecke, Macomb, will attend Illinois State University Shyan Dessing, Prophetstown, will attend Western Illinois University Rebecca Gillen, Monmouth, will attend St. Ambrose University Adrian Templeton, DeWitt, will attend the University of Iowa All discounts require proof of membership. Be sure to visit ihmvcu.org/ma or our Facebook events page at facebook.com/myihmvcu for more details. SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 3 Navigating the Mortgage Process Post 2008 We’ve heard enough about the 2008 mortgage crisis to last a lifetime, but the long and the short of it is bad underwriting and poor documentation led to a lot of foreclosures and individuals upside down on their homes. It’s also important to know that IHMVCU retains servicing on nearly all mortgage loans. So when you have questions after the purchase, we can help with that too. Buying a house may seem daunting, but with the right financial partner the process can be as simple, straightforward and seamless as possible. For mortgages that get you moving, visit ihmvcu.org/StartHere. Estate Planning Seminar An Overview of Will, Trusts, and More Many people assume that Revocable Living Trusts are just for the wealthy, but the benefits that they can offer to the average person are significant. Estate planning should be approached in the same manner that you would approach any other important decision in your life. It’s important to understand the main benefits that a Revocable Living Trust offers over a Last Will and Testament, when deciding whether or not to set one up as part of your estate plan. Estate planning is about getting the right legal documents in place to plan for the possibility of mental incapacity and death. Learn all about the essential estate planning documents, including Last Will and Testaments, Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, and more at this seminar. Estate Planning Seminar Wed., Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m. Moline Public Library 3210 41st Street Quad City River Bandits Wednesday home games, members can receive up to two FREE tickets with the purchase of an adult general admission. Mortgage Document Checklist Employment information (name, address and phone number) for the past 2 years Current pay stubs (past 2 months) Federal tax returns (past 2 years) W2s (past 2 years) Current 401(k) statement (if applicable) Current bank statements (past 2 months) Hope for Prophetstown Strong On July 15, members of the Prophetstown community gathered at Eclipse Square to commemorate the one year anniversary of the fire that destroyed seven historic buildings on Main Street. Along with a cookout and ceremony lead by local pastor, Cheri Stewart, representatives from IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union got involved by officially breaking ground for a new Prophetstown Branch. The project is supported by both the Prophetstown City Council and Prophetstown Main Street Association. “We’ve been serving the Prophetstown community for more than 10 years,” says Dennis Hall, president of IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union. “When we learned of the devastating fire on Main Street, we were committed to helping the recovery efforts.” This branch will be the first step of many to rebuild Prophetstown Main Street and bring life back to a strong and resilient community. Reserve your spot for the FREE seminar today. Call Christina Cress at (309) 793-6200, ext. 80685 or register online at ihmvcu.org/seminar. Thursday home games, members can receive one FREE ticket with the purchase of a general admission ticket. IHMVCU Ferris Wheel Fast Pass Skip to the front of the line for the Ferris Wheel at Modern Woodmen Park with the IHMVCU Fast Pass Free Swim Thursdays Every Thursday in July, members can receive one FREE admission with purchase of a general admission ticket to area pools. Splash Landing, Bettendorf Annie Wittenmyer Aquatic Center, Davenport DeWitt Aquatic Center, DeWitt East Moline Municipal Pool, East Moline Lakeside Water Park, Galesburg Riverside Pool, Moline Prophetstown Park District Pool, Prophetstown White Water Junction, Rock Island Monmouth Municipal Pool, Monmouth West Burlington Pool, West Burlington Milan Sprayground, Milan Mississippi Valley Fair FREE Parking Don’t let the hassle of parking get in the way of your fun! IHMVCU members can get FREE parking at Davenport West High School during the Mississippi Valley Fair, July 29 – Aug. 3. Six Flags: Great America in July IHMVCU members can receive half priced tickets to Six Flags: Great America in Gurnee, IL. Discount applies to the following dates: July 19-20, and 26-27. Get all the details at ihmvcu.org/ma. RME Live at 5 Enjoy this FREE summer concert series presented by the River Music Experience every Friday (July-Sept.) from 5-7 p.m. in the RME Courtyard. IHMVCU is proud to sponsor Minus Six on Fri., Aug. 8. Adventureland and Wisconsin Dells IHMVCU members are able to receive discounted tickets to Adventureland in Des Moines and Wisconsin Dells. Visit ihmvcu.org/ma to learn how to claim your discount. COMING SOON! SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 2 Cash for Class Scholarship Recipients Summer is all about having fun, and IHMVCU’s annual member advantages are here to help get you there! Why? Because YOU’RE WORTH MORE! If you took out a mortgage or refinanced your home in the last five years, there may have been more questions or requests for information. It may take a little more effort than in the past, but it’s one of the ways we ensure you get a mortgage that fits your life and budget. Your first step in the mortgage process is to understand all of your options – before, during and after the purchase –and talking to our mortgage experts will help you do just that. In most cases, a 20-minute conversation and supporting documentation can get you pre-approved. It does take time to pull together pay stubs, tax returns, W2s and bank statements, but this documentation not only protects the credit union, but it protects you too. Get the Most Out of Your Summer IHMVCU awarded $22,000 in scholarships to credit union members for the 2014 – 2015 school year at an awards dinner in May. The 22 recipients were chosen from more than 250 applications, a record amount. This year’s recipients and the schools they’ll attend are pictured left to right: First Row Kendal Ritchie, Davenport, will attend the University of Iowa Kristina Todorovic, East Moline, will attend Black Hawk College Kristen Highfill, Milan, will attend Southern Illinois University Dena Mayhew, Gilson, will attend Monmouth College Esmeralda Jinez, East Moline, will attend the University of Wisconsin Jessica Moon, East Moline, will attend Valparaiso University Amanda DeVilder, East Moline, will attend Black Hawk College Gina Meier, Davenport, will attend Western Illinois University Second Row Aidan Connolly, DeWitt, will attend the University of Nebraska Angela Salazar, LeClaire, will attend the University of Phoenix William O’Brien, Moline, will attend Illinois State University Shakisha Grays, Galesburg, will attend Carl Sandburg College Kevin Hauger, Sherrard, will attend the University of Illinois Zachary Inskeep, Prophetstown, will attend Black Hawk College Josie Nickas, Woodhull, will attend Western Illinois University Sydney Bigger, Media, will attend Kansas State University Sarah Gorzney, Davenport, will attend the University of Northern Iowa Not pictured: Rachael Allaman, Oquawka, will attend Greenville College Calvin Denecke, Macomb, will attend Illinois State University Shyan Dessing, Prophetstown, will attend Western Illinois University Rebecca Gillen, Monmouth, will attend St. Ambrose University Adrian Templeton, DeWitt, will attend the University of Iowa All discounts require proof of membership. Be sure to visit ihmvcu.org/ma or our Facebook events page at facebook.com/myihmvcu for more details. SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 3 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID ROCK ISLAND, IL PERMIT NO. 27 P.O. Box 1010 Moline, IL 61266 Summer THIS ISSUE Online Branch Upgrade........................................................Page 1 2014 Navigating the Process Post 2008.......................................Page 2 Prophetstown Groundbreaking............................................Page 2 Summer Advantage..............................................................Page 3 Cash for Class Scholarship Recipients.................................Page 3 Kewanee Merger..................................................................Page 4 Short Takes..........................................................................Page 4 Coming Soon: Online Branch Upgrade for More Power and Control Federally Insured by NCUA Equal Housing Lender | NMLS ID 463074 We’re excited to announce that we’ll be upgrading Online Branch this fall to bring you a more powerful experience than ever before. CAFCU Merges with IHMVCU Short Takes Upcoming Holiday Hours On June 5, members of Compaction America Federal Credit Union (CAFCU) voted by more than 90 percent to merge with IHMVCU. “With the announcement by BOMAG to close the Kewanee plant, CAFCU was faced with a difficult decision about providing future services to our membership,” said Marc Murray, CAFCU Board President. “As a result, the Board of Directors and I felt the best opportunity for the credit union was to merge with IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union.” “IHMVCU is about improving the financial well-being of the communities we serve,” said Dennis Hall, IHMVCU President. “We’re excited for this opportunity and look forward to serving our newest members, and supporting the Kewanee community.” In addition, IHMVCU will open a new branch in Kewanee to serve the combined membership. Construction details and timelines are still being finalized. “The CAFCU board and I are extremely pleased the membership has approved this merger, and we look forward to the great opportunities that lie ahead for our staff and members,” said Murray. SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 4 All IHMVCU branches will be closed on Mon., Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. Online Branch is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience at ihmvcu.org. Upcoming Events Aug. 9 Prophetstown Movie in the Park Aug. 23 Silvis Moonlight Parade Aug. 30 Kewanee Hog Days Festival Parade Sept. 3 Warren County Prime Beef Festival Parade Money Smarts Blog Stay on top of your financials with the latest tips and tricks at ihmoneysmarts.com. And don’t forget to check back for a new post every Wednesday! The new system will deliver the latest in smart technology to simplify, speed up and centralize your financial management tasks for convenient one-stop, nonstop access. It’s the future of banking and it’s almost here. We’ll provide you with more detailed information in the coming weeks, but here’s a sneak peek of some of the new features: • Budgeting tools • Spending tracker • Mobile Bill Pay • Member-to-Member Transfers • External Transfers • Remote deposit capture with your mobile phone (coming November 2014) Attention Online Branch Users Before we switch things over, all Online Branch users need to update their Login ID by July 31. For security reasons, the new system does not allow for account numbers or social security numbers as Login IDs. You can change your Login ID in five easy steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Login to Online Branch Select Security under Preferences Click the Login ID tab Enter your new Login ID Click Submit Login ID Change A couple of things to remember when creating your new Login ID. • Must be at least 6 - 20 characters • Must contain letter(s) and number(s) • Can contain the following special characters: @$*_-=.!~ • Cannot contain spaces • Cannot be all numbers SUMMER 2014 | PAGE 1