A cozy breakfast nook in the kitchen. A master bath with heated floors built in. A custom walk-in closet. Your one-of-a-kind dream home is full of possibilities. But before you build, here are five things you should know about construction-to-permanent loans.
The nuts and bolts of a construction-to-permanent loan
Posted October 1, 2019 | Topics: Home Financing & Renovation
Low auto rates turn every ride into a joyride
Posted October 1, 2019 | Topics: Personal Loans
Mini rates for your minivan. Low interest for your low-rider. Below market rates for your SUV or RV. Whatever type of vehicle you plan on buying, pay less each month with an LMCU auto loan. Get started at LMCU.org/AutoLoans.
3% Max Checking, a little extra for life's little extras
Posted October 1, 2019 | Topics: Savings Tips
Earn almost $450* extra every year. That’s like 110 extra glasses of cider and 110 extra donuts (with extra sprinkles, of course). Plus, with no fees, no minimum balance required, and no hassle opening your account, that extra spending cash will pile up faster than the leaves in your yard.
Medicare Open Enrollment
Posted October 1, 2019 | Topics: Insurance
October 15 - December 7
- Do you know your options?
- Have you had your plan reviewed?
Let Lake Michigan Insurance Agency be your helpful guide and agent.
The LMCU Bridge Run is September 15!
Posted August 28, 2019 | Topics: Community
Sign up and lace up, because the LMCU Bridge Run in downtown Grand Rapids, MI is just around the corner. The event features 10 mile and 5K runs, plus a 5K walk. And if you’re a LMCU member, you’ll get a $5 discount on your registration fee when you use the code: LMCUMEMBER19. Register or learn more at TheBridgeRun.com.
Keep your head in the game: avoiding mental errors when you invest
Posted August 28, 2019 | Topics: Investing
In the sports world, a mental error can cost your team the big game. When you are investing, a mental error can put your retirement portfolio at risk. Mistakes often result from letting misconceptions and emotions affect your decisions.
Consolidate debt, pay for your student’s college or make home improvements with our Home Equity Loans
Posted August 28, 2019 | Topics: Home Financing & Renovation
With a LMCU Home Equity loan,* you can trade high interest rates, such as on credit cards, for something that’s easier on your budget. We offer two types of loans depending on how you want to put the equity in your home to work.
Five tips for purchasing your first home.
Posted August 28, 2019 | Topics: Home Financing & Renovation
WalletHub™ recently compared 300 cities of varying sizes across key indicators, like cost of living and property taxes, to determine the best place to buy your first home. Our own Grand Rapids, Michigan came in at number four, and…drumroll please…Tampa, Florida came in at number one! To help you take advantage of where you live, here are five things every first-time homebuyer should know.
Paul Freihofer joins Lake Michigan Insurance Agency
Posted August 28, 2019 | Topics: Insurance
LMIA president, Ken Jansen is pleased to announce the addition of Paul Freihofer to the team. Paul, a graduate of St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, brings over 32 years of Life and Health Insurance experience to the LMIA team, while specializing in Health and Disability, Term Life, Permanent Life, and Simplified Life Insurance.
September 2019 Events
Posted August 28, 2019 | Topics: Community
Pigskin Pep Rallies are back in 2019.
Join iHeartMedia’s, Bret Bakita, and Fox17’s, Jason Hutton, as they broadcast live from a local LMCU branch each Friday during the high school football season. Free Peppino’s Pizza will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit LMCU.org/Events to find out when they’ll be visiting a branch near you.