Alternatives Federal Credit Union

Education, Financial Services, Sustainability

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125 North Fulton Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: 607-273-4611
Fax: 607-277-6391
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Maintained By: Wishing Well
Last Updated: February 24, 2010

Average Rating: 5

Reviews: 3
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not just a place to keep your money

Reviewed By Marlo Capoccia / September 20, 2009

although i got my business loan through alternatives (which i'm super grateful for!), it wasn't actually the most important thing they did for me. alternatives started me out with a business class and mentor to keep me on track, still checks in on me, gives me a marketing outlet, and provides ongoing business support. if it hadn't been for all the support they've given me all the time, work and money that went into starting my new business could have been lost.

One of our Community's Most Important Assets

Reviewed By Danielle Klock / August 8, 2009

I have been a proud member of Alternatives for about a decade. I went to them for my first car loan after a bigger, regional bank pushed my loan through with terms I had not agreed to. The team at Alternatives got me a better rate with a shorter term.

What makes Alternatives special is their commitment to sustainability by educating people to build their own wealth, which in turn helps the local economy. I have participated in their Business Cents and Money Wise programs, as well as a Marketing for Artists workshop. I enjoyed the diversity of participants and teachers, as well as the enduring relationships I made as a direct result of these programs.

Alternatives is an organization that truly works for our community, and has helped me develop a healthier relationship with my finances and my community.

Best Financial Decision I Ever Made

Reviewed By Greg Kops / August 8, 2009

When I bought my home in 2005, I financed the purchase with two high-interest mortgages. At that time in my life, I was struggling to make my monthly payments. Three years later, although my income had improved, I was still stuck with those awful high-interest payments. Working with the team at Alternatives, I was able to consolidate my mortgages, significantly lower my interest rate, and even take out a home-improvement loan! I have since moved all of my accounts to Alternatives and haven't looked back once.