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As you set out to begin your homebuying adventure, you likely put a lot of time and thought into choosing your real estate agent. You recognized the value of partnering with a professional who would help guide you to a successful home purchase, and you may have even interviewed several before se...
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As you set out to begin your homebuying adventure, you likely put a lot of time and thought into choosing your real estate agent. You recognized the value of partnering with a professional who would help guide you to a successful home purchase, and you may have even interviewed several before se...
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Fraud Can Target Anyone: Learn How to Stay Protected
If you’re interested in more fraud education resources, sign up for our 8-week fraud prevention course. Sign Up Cybersecurity is top of mind when considering your financial institution options. You need a financial institution you can trust to keep your information secure. The peace of mind that...
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Meritrust Credit Union Partners With NBA Player Christian Braun to Focus on Financial Education in B...
Wichita, KS – Meritrust is proud to announce their partnership with NBA player Christian Braun and his new foundation focused on providing financial education for young athletes to help break poverty cycles in Kansas and Colorado communities. “Financial education and money management are very im...
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Announcing the 2025 Byron G. Stout IV Spotlight on Wellness Award
Congratulations to Tammi Krier, winner of the 2025 Byron G. Stout IV Spotlight on Wellness Award. Tammi Krier is the Director of Nutrition for the Greater Wichita YMCA. Tammi’s dedication to promoting wellness and good nutrition has been a driving force throughout her career. She has spent the l...
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Apply today: Meritrust Member Scholarship 2025
The application for 2025 scholarships is now closed. Meritrust is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for our annual Meritrust Member Scholarship program to help support your educational goals. Meritrust will award four scholarships to one eligible student from each university. To ...
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Zelle®: Here’s What Meritrust Members Need to Know
Zelle ® is a commonly used tool to digitally transfer payments to others, even if they do not use the same financial institution as you. You can only use Zelle® if your bank or credit union has integrated the service into its mobile app or online banking. Is Zelle ® offered in Meritrust Mobile? ...
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Nominations are open for the 2025 Byron G. Stout IV Spotlight on Wellness Award
Nominations for this award have ended. Thank you for your interest. Spotlight on Wellness Award: Nominate the wellness champions in your life Join with Meritrust in celebrating those who champion wellness in our communities! Honor a wellness advocate in your life by nominating them for the Byron...
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Cyber Security Awareness Month: Tips for Protecting Your Finances
Scammers use a variety of means to target their victims like phone calls, emails, text messages, social media and more. You may be contacted by someone claiming to be from your financial institution, a reputable organization or even a family member or friend. No matter the scam, there are steps ...
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See How a HELOC Can Help with Home Improvement
Purchasing a home is an investment, one that requires routine maintenance, repairs and updates. Even for homeowners who custom-build their homes from the ground up, it’s common to make tweaks and changes that improve the appearance or functionality of the home. Thankfully, those home improvement...
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DIY Home Project Tips to Increase Your Equity
April is Financial Capability Month, previously known as Financial Literacy Month, and this is a great time to improve your financial health and take a deeper look at your spending, saving, borrowing and planning habits. April also marks the beginning of spring cleaning season, home renovations ...
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Everything You Need to Know About HOAs
Homeowners associations can play a significant role in the homeownership experience, so homebuyers need to know more about them, especially if you wish to purchase a home in a community governed by one. What is a homeowners association and what does it do?A homeowners association is an organizat...
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Help for Hopeful Homeowners
New grants and special programs are available for homebuyers! Buying a home provides a unique sense of pride. For former renters, homeownership means finally putting an end to paying rent and building equity in your own home that can return profits down the road. What often stops many would be h...
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Sweetheart Scams: What You Need To Know About Online Dating Fraud
You’ve likely heard the story before–an innocent, unsuspecting victim of fraud who lost thousands of dollars to who they thought was an online romantic partner. They meet someone online and sparks begin flying, but after a series of emotional manipulation, sense of urgency and lies, they lost th...
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Is Your 2024 Goal To Buy a House?
This year, just as every year, financial goals make up a significant share of resolutions for many of us – one of those financial goals is buying a home. Setting a goal to buy a home is exciting, and reaching that goal is even more exciting. This is because there are so many benefits to purchasi...
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Home Equity Loan or HELOC?
If you are facing big expenses or big financial goals, you may look to your home’s equity as a solution. Tapping into your home’s equity comes with many benefits, including low financing rates and access to more cash than you are likely to get with an unsecured loan. On the other hand, using you...
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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Mortgage Lender
As you set out to begin your homebuying adventure, you likely put a lot of time and thought into choosing your real estate agent. You recognized the value of partnering with a professional who would help guide you to a successful home purchase, and you may have even interviewed several before se...
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Questions to Ask When Choosing a Mortgage Lender
As you set out to begin your homebuying adventure, you likely put a lot of time and thought into choosing your real estate agent. You recognized the value of partnering with a professional who would help guide you to a successful home purchase, and you may have even interviewed several before se...
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What Homebuyers Should Know about Credit Inquiries
When it comes to getting a mortgage for a home, there are various factors a lender will take into consideration regarding your financial background, one being your credit. A credit score is viewed as an indicator of your ability to consistently make payments on time, and for the correct amount o...
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Beware of these Common Fraud Tactics
Discovering you are a victim of identity theft or financial fraud can be scary. It is important to remain vigilant with personal and financial information because instances of fraud are so prevalent. In fact, almost $9 billion dollars were lost by consumers in 2022 alone based on a recent Financ...
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The Home Buying Process: Strategies, Saving & Planning
Whether you’re trying to buy your first home or the third, the home buying process can feel overwhelming. It can be filled with tough decisions that can take up time and energy. Sometimes you don’t even know where to start—that’s why we’re here to help. Let’s take it step by step and see what yo...
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How to Avoid Home Improvement Scams
If you’re considering hiring a professional to help with home improvements projects, it’s important to do your research so you can avoid getting scammed. Here are some red flags to look out for while you’re searching for a home contractor. Signs of Home Improvement Scams Typically, home improvem...
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7 Reasons Owning A Home Can Help Your Financial Future
Owning a home can feel like a huge accomplishment, and for good reason. It’s a major milestone for many people and can provide you with a wide variety of benefits that can help you financially. Homes Typically Appreciate in Value Unlike other purchases such as a car, homes can increase in value ...
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Everything you need to know about Escrow in 2023.
The word inflation is getting a lot of attention right now. As you begin your journey into 2023, we want to help you prepare for how this could affect your escrow account in the coming months. In alignment with the KS Revenue, Meritrust will mail you the annual escrow analysis disclosures with s...
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SPOT THE SCAM: Don’t fall for fraudulent text messages.
We have seen an uptick in fraudulent activity recently. Members and non-members tell us they have received fraudulent text messages which include a link leading to a fake Meritrust website. Scammers are sending these messages to a large group of people, hoping to trick them into giving out their...
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FRAUD ALERT: Be aware of fake messages claiming to be from Meritrust
Please be aware of fraudulent messages and links claiming to be from Meritrust. These messages include a link leading to a fake Meritrust website, and may even have a Meritrust logo. Do NOT click on links or provide any information, as this is a phishing attempt from a scammer posing as Meritrus...
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Financial Literacy Month: Tips for making home-buying a smoother process
Late spring to early summer is traditionally the most popular time of year to purchase a home. Typically, families wish to relocate when students are on summer break, and it’s just more enjoyable to go house-hunting when it’s not cold and dreary outside. If you are one of the many who are hoping...
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Purchasing a Home: Finding the Right Mortgage
You’ve found the perfect home, but now you need the right loan. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments you’ll make so the process of finding the best mortgage product often leaves homebuyers with more questions than answers. With a variety of options available to fit the vary...
