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Kevin Wiens Promoted to Vice President of Underwriting

Heartland Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin Wiens to Vice President of Underwriting. In his new role, Wiens is responsible for overseeing the underwriting department including...

19Jul

The Importance of Financial Planning and Saving for Retirement

How a Wealth Planner Can Help You Achieve Your Goals Retirement is a phase of life that many people look forward to—a time when you can finally relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. However,...

05Jul

Protecting Your Data: Practical Steps to Prevent Identity Theft

In our technology-driven world, identity theft is a major concern. The threat of someone stealing personal information such as Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, or bank account...

02Jul

Why AutoBooks is Ideal for Your Small Business or Organization

Recently, Heartland’s VP of Business Relationships Sara Bass helped a nonprofit address fundraising inefficiencies with AutoBooks , a tool designed to help businesses send customized invoices,...

Featured Articles

02 May 2024

Car Loan Purchase And Refinance Options

Michael Lizalde, AVP of Member Experience, talks about all the ways Heartland can help with an auto loan for purchasing a new or used vehicle or refinancing your current car loan. HCU offers...

Credit and Lending

22 March 2024

What is a HELOC?

For most people, your home is your greatest and largest asset. A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) can help you take advantage of the equity you have in your home to give you financial flexibility....

Credit and Lending

The Importance of Financial Planning and Saving for Retirement

Retirement is a phase of life that many people look forward to—a time when you can finally relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. However, starting to plan and save early can help in achieving a comfortable and financially secure retirement. . Let’s explore the importance of saving for retirement and how financial planning and wealth planners can play a vital role in helping you achieve your retirement goals.

News and Updates

Kevin Wiens Promoted to Vice President of Underwriting

25 July 2024News and Updates

Heartland Credit Union is proud to announce the promotion of Kevin Wiens to Vice President of Underwriting. In his new role, Wiens is responsible for overseeing the underwriting department including d...

Heartland Awards $10,000 in Education Scholarships

31 May 2024News and Updates

Ray Dilts, Gabrielle Emmons, Aiden Kendall, and Rebecca Schlosser have each been awarded $2,500 scholarships from Heartland Credit Union to help them pursue their dream of a college education. ...

Melissa Pronk Welcomed as East Kellogg Branch Manager

14 May 2024News and Updates

Heartland Credit Union is proud to announce the appointment of Melissa Pronk as the new Branch Manager at our East Kellogg location. ...

Four HCU Team Members Promoted to Senior Real Estate Loan Consultants

31 January 2024Real Estate

Heartland Credit Union proudly announces the promotions of Tracie Dean, Lydie Terry, Amanda Laymon, and Steve Farmer to Senior Real Estate Loan Consultants. With their wealth of experience, these indi...

How to Tackle Credit Card Debt

23 January 2024Credit and Lending

It’s all too easy to rack up credit card debt during the holidays. If that has happened to you, don’t panic. While it’s much easier to dig yourself deep into debt than it is to claw your way back out,...

Understanding Debt Consolidation

04 January 2024Credit and Lending

When you're facing money problems, you might think about debt consolidation as a solution. Debt consolidation isn’t just one thing – it's a broad term that includes various ways to deal with debt issu...