Gustavo’s Story

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Hello, my name is Gustavo, and I want to share how the credit union helped me when I needed it the most. I had taken out a quick loan against my vehicle from one of those places that promise fast cash. At first, it seemed like a good idea, but over time, I noticed something strange—I was making high monthly payments, but my loan balance wasn’t going down. In fact, it seemed like it was increasing.

Frustrated and confused, I told my situation to a coworker. She told me about Freedom Credit Union and said they could help. Encouraged by her recommendation, I decided to visit and see if it was true.

When I spoke with the member advisor, I explained that I thought my interest rate was 20%. But when they reviewed my loan agreement, I discovered the truth: my interest rate wasn’t 20%—it was 200%! I couldn’t believe it, and honestly, I felt sick to my stomach. I couldn’t understand how the other financial institution didn’t inform me about my interest rate or explain how interest rates affect monthly payments.

At Freedom Credit Union, it was different. They not only helped me refinance my loan at a fair rate but also took the time to explain how interest rates work and how they impact payments. I felt heard and educated—something I had never experienced anywhere else.

Now, I’m paying less every month, and for the first time, I see my balance going down. Thanks to my coworker’s recommendation and the incredible team at Freedom Credit Union, I’ve regained control of my finances and feel such relief. I’ll always be grateful for their honesty, support, and for taking the time to explain everything clearly.

Spanish:

Hola, mi nombre es Gustavo y quiero compartir cómo Freedom Credit Union me ayudó cuando más lo necesitaba. Había sacado un préstamo rápido con garantía de mi vehículo en uno de esos lugares que prometen dinero fácil. Al principio, parecía una buena idea, pero con el tiempo me di cuenta de algo extraño: estaba haciendo pagos mensuales altos, pero el saldo de mi préstamo no bajaba. De hecho, parecía que estaba aumentando.

Frustrado y confundido, le conté mi situación a una compañera de trabajo. Ella me habló de Freedom Credit Union y me dijo que podrían ayudarme. Animado por su recomendación, decidí acercarme para ver si era cierto.

Cuando hablé con el asesor de miembros, le expliqué que pensaba que mi tasa de interés era del 20%. Pero cuando revisaron mi contrato de préstamo, descubrí la verdad: mi tasa de interés no era del 20%, ¡era del 200%! No lo podía creer y, para ser honesto, me sentí enfermo del estómago. No entendía cómo la otra institución financiera no me informó sobre mi tasa de interés ni me explicó cómo las tasas afectan los pagos mensuales.

En Freedom Credit Union fue diferente. No solo me ayudaron a refinanciar mi préstamo con una tasa justa, sino que también se tomaron el tiempo para explicarme cómo funcionan las tasas de interés y cómo impactan mis pagos. Me sentí escuchado y educado, algo que nunca había experimentado en ningún otro lugar.

Ahora estoy pagando menos cada mes y, finalmente, veo que mi saldo está bajando. Gracias a la recomendación de mi compañera de trabajo y al increíble equipo de Freedom Credit Union, he recuperado el control de mis finanzas y siento un gran alivio. Siempre estaré agradecido por su honestidad, apoyo y por tomarse el tiempo de explicarme todo claramente.


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