SFCCU Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
PRODUCTS
MONEY MARKET GOLD (MMG) DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
This account is ideal for the investor who wants to maintain the safety of their capital while earning moderate interest rates. One must be a Member of SFCCU Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited to open an MMG account which starts with as little as $100.00. Interest (currently at 0.5%) and statements are obtained on a quarterly basis. Withdrawals can be made at any point but a minimum balance of $20.00 must be maintained on the account. Credit Union policy applies. For further information on our MMG accounts, feel free to contact any of our offices.
FIXED DEPOSIT ACCOUNT
This account is also ideal for the investor who wants to maintain the safety of their capital while earning moderate interest rates. One must be a Member of SFCCU Credit Union Co-operative Society Limited to open a Fixed Deposit Account. The interest rate for the Fixed Deposit Account is 0.7%.
VEHICLE LOANS
There are three (3) categories of vehicle loans: new vehicles, used vehicles and Antique and Classic Vehicles. Interest rates, repayment terms and collateral value for the above loans will be determined by the age of the vehicle and are governed by the current rate structure set by the Finance and Investment Committee and reviewed periodically. As a general rule, The Credit Union limits maturities to 72 months. However, the repayment period may vary depending on the expected life and salvage value of the vehicle. For example, older used vehicles typically have repayment periods less than 60 months while new vehicles may be financed for as long as 72 months. For further information on our Vehicle Loans, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
MORTGAGE LOANS
Members applying for house and land purchase loans can be allowed a loan ceiling of up to One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000.00) at an interest rate of .46%. For further information on our Mortgage Loans, feel free to contact any of our offices and speak with one of our Loan Officers.
CONSUMER LOANS
The Credit Union extends credit to qualifying members for consumer purposes. As a general rule, qualified members are those who demonstrate capacity to service the debt and pledge adequate collateral where necessary. The Credit Union offers a variety of consumer loan products. For further information on our Consumer Loans, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
EDUCATIONAL LOANS
Education loans will be given for further education of qualified members and their children, to a maximum term of five (5) years.
CHRISTMAS PACKAGE LOANS
Christmas Package Loans (CPL) are available to members from 1st November each year. Christmas Package Loans can be obtained at the values of $3,000.00 and $5,000.00. To apply for a CPL of $3,000.00 or $5,000.00, members must have available shares of $400.00 and $1,000.00 respectively. Such shares should be deposited between 30th November of the previous year and the current date at which the CPL is processed. Members can only have one CPL in existence at any point in time. For further information on our Christmas Package Loans, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
UNSECURED LOANS
A member shall be entitled to apply for a loan of twice times his shares on the first $50,000.00 worth of shares and approved deposits and one and a half times for shares and deposits in excess of the first $50,000 to a maximum of $100,000 in shares and approved deposits.
SHARES/APPROVED DEPOSITS |
MAXIMUM UNSECURED LIMIT |
TOTAL AMOUNT BORROWED |
$1,000 - $50,000. |
$50,000 |
$100,000 |
$50,001 - $100,000 |
$25,000 |
$75,000 |
Total |
$75,000 |
$175,000 |
For further information on our Unsecured Loans, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
SPECIAL LOANS - Can We Assist Loan 1 (CWAL1)
This loan is a twelve (12) months loan which is specifically intended for weddings and special events. However, it can be extended to include other things at the discretion of the loans officer. It is for a maximum of $5,000.00 and carries with it an interest of $1,000.00. The total monthly instalment will be $500.00 as well as $50.00 to be deposited to the member’s shares. This will be paid in the form of a cheque. The loan is hassle-free and same day. This facility must be paid in full before another facility of this nature can be accessed. The member must be of good standing (must not be in default), with the ability to repay and have a minimum of $1,000.00 savings on shares, which should be unencumbered and should be held for the duration of the individual's loan. New members will qualify for this loan if they have taken at least one loan and which has been repaid in full. Administrative fee of $80.00 applies. For further information on our Can We Assist Loan 1, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
SPECIAL LOANS - Can We Assist Loan 2 (CWAL2)
This loan is a twenty four (24) months loan which is specifically targeting members who may be experiencing financial constraints. It is for a maximum of $10,000.00 and carries with it an interest of $2,000.00. The total monthly instalment will be $500.00 as well as $50.00 to be deposited to the member’s shares. This loan will be paid in the form of a cheque. The loan is hassle-free and same day. This facility must be paid in full before another facility of this nature can be accessed. The member must be of good standing (must not be in default), with the ability to repay and have a minimum of $2,000.00 savings on shares, which should be unencumbered and should be held for the duration of the individual's loan. Administrative fee of $150.00 applies. For further information on our Can We Assist Loan 2, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loans Officers.
SPECIAL LOANS - Thank God its Friday Loan (TGIFL)
This facility is a soft loan for a period of six (6) months duration. It allows qualified members to access a maximum amount of $3,500.00 in the form of a cheque on the same day that the facility is applied for. The interest on this facility is $700.00, and the member repays $700.00 per month for six (6) months which includes $50.00 on shares per month. This facility is only accessed on a Friday. The advantages of this facility are: IT IS HASSLE-FREE AND SAME DAY. The facility must be repaid in full before the member can apply for another facility of this nature. The member must be of good standing, (must not be in default) with the ability to repay and have a minimum of $1,000.00 savings on shares, which must be unencumbered shares and must be held against the duration of the individual's loan. Administrative fee of $50.00 applies. For further information on our Thank God its Friday Loan, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
SPECIAL LOANS - Emergency Help Loan (EHL)
This facility is a soft loan of three (3) months duration. It allows qualified members to access a maximum amount of $1,500.00 in cash on the same day that the loan application is made. The interest on this facility is $300.00 and the member would therefore repay $600.00 per month for three (3) months which includes $50.00 deposited on shares per month. This loan must be repaid in full before they can apply for another facility of this nature. The advantages of this facility are: IT IS HASSLE-FREE, SAME DAY AND CASH!!! The member must be of good standing (must not be in default), with the ability to repay and have a minimum of $1,000.00 savings on shares, which must be unencumbered shares and must be held against the duration of the individual's loan. Administrative fee of $25.00 applies. For further information on our Emergency Help Loans, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
ALL INCLUSIVE LOAN
- An incentive for new SWRHA and Ministry employees.
- Loan facility of $30,000.00 with applicable loan fees!
- 36 months to repay
- Reduced interest rate of .60%
- Creates savings for your future
- Member must have new or unencumbered shares of $5,000.00
- Must have payroll deduction assigned
- Must be permanently employed.
- Normal lending criteria applies.
CASH PLUS LOAN
- NEW MEMBERS
- Get a loan valued $25,000.00 plus charges.
- Up to 60 months to repay.
- $5,000.00 unencumbered shares required.
- Must apply for SFCCU’s VISA Debit Card and SFCCU’s Group Health Plan (Evidence of your personal health plan would also be accepted).
- Service Charge of $250.00.
- This loan is ONLY available at the Siparia Branch Office (located at #15 George Street, Siparia).
- Normal lending criteria apply.
- Loan available until August 31st 2023.
- EXISTING MEMBERS
- Get a loan valued $50,000.00 plus charges.
- Up to 72 months to repay.
- $10,000.00 unencumbered shares required.
- Must apply for SFCCU’s VISA Debit Card and SFCCU’s Group Health Plan (Evidence of your personal health plan would also be accepted).
- Service Charge of $500.00.
- This loan is ONLY available at the Siparia Branch Office (located at #15 George Street, Siparia).
- Normal lending criteria apply.
- Loan available until August 31st 2023.
Contact our Siparia Branch at 649-3300 for further information.
FRESH START LOAN
You can now consolidate all your existing debts into one affordable installment with a ‘Fresh Start Loan’ from SFCCU Credit Union!
- Get up to $300,000.00 in debt consolidation
- A competitive interest rate at .75% (less than 1%)
- Flexible payment terms
- Up to ten (10) years to repay
This loan is only available at our High Street Branch, located at Montano Plaza, Lower High Street, San Fernando.
Call us today at 657-5669 (Option 2) for more information!
SEASONAL LOANS
‘AWESOME FIVESUM’ LOAN
- Celebrate our Independence Anniversary with a huge loan from SFCCU Credit Union.
- Or purchase all your Children’s SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
- Get up to 5 times your shares.
- To apply, you must have no loans with us currently.
- Available from August 1st to 31st.
- Administrative fee $250.00.
- Normal lending criteria apply.
‘FESTIVAL OF SIX’ LOAN
- Celebrate Divali with a huge loan from SFCCU Credit Union.
- Get up to 6 times your shares.
- To apply, you must have only one loan with us currently.
- Available from September 1st to October 31st.
- Administrative fee $450.00.
- Normal lending criteria apply.
‘INCREDIBLE SEVEN’ LOAN
- Have a Merry Christmas with a huge loan from SFCCU Credit Union.
- Get up to 7 times your shares.
- To apply, you must have no loans with us currently.
- Available from November 1st to December 31st.
- Administrative fee $600.00.
- Normal lending criteria apply.
‘75 AT 75’ LOAN
- For SFCCU's 75th Anniversary.
- Get up to $75,000.00 with our 75 at 75 loan.
- Available from August 1st to December 31st 2023.
- Normal lending criteria applies.
OTHER LOANS
For information on other loans offered by us such as our Medical Loans, Business Loans, Seasonal and other Promotional Loans, feel free to contact our office and speak with any of our Loan Officers.
BENEFITS TO THE MEMBERS OF USING
SFCCU’S DEBIT CARD
- Loans can now be posted directly to the member’s card, which eliminates the need for the member to visit the Credit Union to collect a cheque, which would then have to be taken to the bank to be cashed.
- The Card allows the member to have access to a maximum of up to TTD10,000.00 per day at any point of sale machine, and TTD3,000.00 in cash at any ATM.
- The member can do an unlimited number of transactions each month – there is no limit.
- The card allows the member additional access to foreign currency each month up to a limit of equivalent of USD250.00. This is really an additional source to what the member currently has.
- Members can shop online with the card, thereby creating an additional source of foreign-currency payment options.
- The card allows members to avoid interest payments associated with a Credit Card – they are using their money.
- The card has an expiration life of five (5) years.
FAMILY INDEMNITY PLAN (FIP)
The Family Indemnity Plan is an insurance plan offered by CUNA Caribbean Insurance through the Credit Union, geared towards funeral expenses. This plan provides financial comfort during a difficult time. It provides a benefit to help cover the funeral cost for yourself and eligible family members. There are seven (7) FIP plans to choose from which are listed below.
PLAN |
PREMIUM |
BENEFIT |
Plan A |
$52.80 Monthly |
$10,000.00 |
Plan B |
$79.20 Monthly |
$15,000.00 |
Plan C |
$105.60 Monthly |
$20,000.00 |
Plan D |
$158.40 Monthly |
$30,000.00 |
Plan E |
$211.20 Monthly |
$40,000.00 |
Plan F |
$343.20 Monthly |
$65,000.00 |
Plan G |
$528.00 Monthly |
$100,000.00 |
For further information on the Family Indemnity Plan, feel free to contact our Head Office and speak to our FIP clerk.
GROUP HEALTH AND LIFE PLAN
The Group Health and Life is offered through a collaboration between SFCCU Credit Union and Guardian Life, geared towards medical expenses. With this plan:
- Members and their entire family can be covered.
- Children can be covered up to the age of 22.
- Up to 80% of eligible medical expenses are covered.
- You can get up to $500,000 in benefits/medical coverage.
Visit any of our branches to apply today.
SERVICES
SFCCU’S PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CENTRE
(HIGH STREET BRANCH)
Provides online assistance for:
- Application for birth paper/ VISA/ Passport
- Passport Renewals
- Certificate of Character
- Land Tax valuation Forms
- Business Registration
- Marriage & Death Certificates
Online Appointment Bookings (Availability):
- ID Cards
- Passports
- Drivers Permits
Contact:
- Tele: 657-5669 (Option #2)
- Email: [email protected]
COMMERCIAL SPACE RENTALS AND OTHER SERVICES
Please feel free to contact any of our Branches to enquire about our available commercial spaces for rent and other services.