Capitol View Credit Union Blog

• Scam Alert: Fake Texts and Phone Calls - Several members have reported receiving suspicious text messages or phone calls. The messages and calls claim to be from Capitol View Credit Union regarding recent SAMS CLUB purchase for $869.70.…
• Money Mover Rate Bump - Introducing our Money Mover rate bump on certificates of deposit! When you purchase a CD at Capitol View with new money from another institution, you’ll get a 0.25% rate bump…
• Capitol View’s Financial Coach - We are excited to announce that Assistant Manager, Jessica Horst, has recently become certified as a financial coach through the Iowa Credit Union League! In addition to her wealth of…
• Password Security - Passwords are our first line of defense against hackers. As password requirements continue to become more complicated, it’s worth considering why. Below is a chart illustrating the time it takes…
• Beating Record-High Credit Card Rates - Since the Federal Reserve started raising interest rates early last year, credit card rates have risen to their highest on record. The average credit card is now charging 20.69% APR*.…
• Quarterly Staff Column: Credit Score Models - When you think of your credit score, you might think of it as a single number. Your score may change over time, but it’s always just one number, right? Actually,…
• Hello Summer! - Soak in the savings by moving your loans to Capitol View! Moving your loan to Capitol View could: Lower your payment Lower your rate Pay off your loan faster Reward…
• Free Shred Event May 4, 2023 - There is so much attention on cyber security nowadays that we may forget that hard copies of documents are just as important to secure and properly dispose of when the…
• Bucks For Bookworms 2023 - Has your child worked hard and excelled in school this year? Capitol View wants to reward their efforts and help inspire an equal passion for financial responsibility. This May through…
• Dealer Financing “Deals” Explained - Auto dealers are more than happy to not just sell you a car, but finance it too. The first thing to remember is that auto manufacturers and dealers are for-profit.…