Credit Union News

NEW Loan Product Coming SOON!

02 November 2024

Whether you are an existing borrower or have never taken out a loan at Harp and Crown Credit Union…

 

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Scarily Low Loan Interest Rates

31 October 2024

Happy Halloween from the HACCU team!  Why not try our Loan Calculator today!  We have scarily low loan interest rates on offer!

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LOYAL SAVER LOAN - OUR LOWEST INTEREST RATE

28 October 2024

Need help with a new car or car repairs? Home improvement? Engagement/wedding? Holiday? Or more?

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ETHICAL BORROWING

26 October 2024

CREDIT UNIONS Vs Banks:  ETHICAL BORROWING

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Welcome to our NEW members!

24 October 2024

Did you know we have a 1ST TIME LOAN with a fantastic low interest rate of 5.5% APR? 

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Use your credit union NOT high interest car finance

16 October 2024

Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

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Find out how much your monthly payments could be for your next loan

28 September 2024

Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?  And in an ethical, flexible and affordable way?

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate

27 September 2024

Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?

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Ethical Borrowing

26 September 2024

CREDIT UNIONS Vs Banks:  ETHICAL BORROWING

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One of the benefits of borrowing with your credit union

14 September 2024

In 2023, we paid out a total of £76,000 in LOAN INTEREST REBATE to our borrowers!

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Welcome to our NEW members!

11 September 2024

Did you know we have a 1ST TIME LOAN with a fantastic low interest rate of 5.5% APR? 

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Bank Loan Headline Rates Vs End of Application Rate

09 September 2024

Hands up who got caught out with the BANK’S “HEADLINE” loan rate…

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Plan your 2025 Dream Holiday now before the price increases

08 September 2024

As the end of 2024 fast approaches, it's time to start planning your dream holiday for 2025.

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Use your CREDIT UNION... NOT your CREDIT CARD!

05 September 2024

Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out?

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First time loan – First car 18+

02 September 2024

Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account?

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Borrow 5 times your savings at the Harp and Crown

30 August 2024

Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!

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Credit unions vs Banks - ETHICAL BORROWING

10 August 2024

CREDIT UNIONS Vs Banks:  ETHICAL BORROWING

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Financing your children at University or College

07 August 2024

Do you have a child or more than one child heading off to college or university soon? Or perhaps you’re planning for this big event in one, two or three years’+ time.  Are you ready for the financial investment which comes with your child studying away from home?

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Back to school help

05 August 2024

Kids BACK TO SCHOOL soon, but not quite organised?

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Try our LOAN CALCULATOR today!

03 August 2024

Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?

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You may be able to TOP UP your LOAN now!

02 August 2024

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us? Need some help with forthcoming holiday costs? 

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Welcome to our NEW members!

31 July 2024

Did you know we have a 1ST TIME LOAN with a fantastic low interest rate of 5.5% APR? 

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LOYAL SAVER LOAN - OUR LOWEST INTEREST RATE

26 July 2024

Need help with a new car or car repairs? Home improvement? Engagement/wedding? Holiday? Or more?

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Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a HACCU accounts?

25 July 2024

Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?

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USE YOUR CREDIT UNION NOT HIGH INTEREST CAR FINANCE

22 July 2024

Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

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TRY OUR LOAN CALCULATOR TODAY

20 July 2024

Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?

And in an ethical, flexible and affordable way? 

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USE YOUR CREDIT UNION NOT YOUR CREDIT CARD!

08 July 2024

Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out?

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Making a lodgement is easy!

05 July 2024

“How can I make a LODGEMENT?” “AND what is the MAXIMUM deposit I can make per calendar month?”

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Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account?

04 July 2024

Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?

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USE YOUR CREDIT UNION NOT HIGH INTEREST CAR FINANCE

28 June 2024

Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

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LOYAL SAVER LOAN - OUR LOWEST INTEREST RATE

27 June 2024

Need help with a new car or car repairs? Home improvement? Engagement/wedding? Holiday? Or more?

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USE YOUR CREDIT UNION NOT YOUR CREDIT CARD!

22 June 2024

Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out?

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YOU MAY BE ABLE TO TOP UP YOUR LOAN NOW

21 June 2024

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us? Need some help with forthcoming holiday costs? 

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Welcome to our NEW members!

19 June 2024

Did you know we have a 1ST TIME LOAN with a fantastic low interest rate of 5.5% APR? 

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TRY OUR LOAN CALCULATOR TODAY

15 June 2024

Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?

And in an ethical, flexible and affordable way? 

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Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account?

13 June 2024

Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate

10 June 2024

Need help with a Private Health Procedure, New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?

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Borrow FIVE times YOUR savings

06 June 2024

Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!

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Use your credit union NOT high interest car finance

05 June 2024

Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

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TOP UP YOUR LOAN TODAY

30 May 2024

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us? 

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate

28 May 2024

Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?

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Summer Loan Promotion - FINAL DAY

24 May 2024

FINAL DAY...HURRY!

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Summer Loan Promotion - only 2 days to go!

23 May 2024

2 days to go!

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Summer Loan Promotion - only 3 days to go!

22 May 2024

3 days to go!

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USE YOUR CREDIT UNION NOT YOUR CREDIT CARD!

22 May 2024

Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out?

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Summer Loan Promotion - only 4 days to go!

21 May 2024

4 days to go! 

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Summer Loan Promotion - FINAL WEEK

20 May 2024

FINAL WEEK with 5 days to go....

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Use your credit union NOT high interest car finance

17 May 2024

Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

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Borrow FIVE times YOUR savings

16 May 2024

Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!

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Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account?

16 May 2024

Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?

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Could a £5000 Credit Union Loan help you this month?

13 May 2024

Week TWO of our big Summer Loan Promotion!  Could £5,000 help YOU right now?

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Week Two of our Summer Loan Promotion

13 May 2024

It's Week TWO of our big Summer Loan Promotion!

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Summer Loan Promotion - are you eligible?

11 May 2024

Are you eligible for our Summer Loan Promotion?

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How could £5000 help YOU this month?

10 May 2024

Day 4 of our Summer Loan Promotion!

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate

09 May 2024

Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?

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Summer Loan Promotion Live from 10am TODAY!

07 May 2024

LIVE FROM TODAY AT 10AM!

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Harp and Crown CU record highest loan value in over 4 years!

03 May 2024

We made lots of BIG things happen during April!

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17 million in loans

Welcome to our NEW members!

02 May 2024

Did you know we have a 1ST TIME LOAN with a fantastic low interest rate of 5.5% APR? 

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USE YOUR CREDIT UNION NOT YOUR CREDIT CARD!

30 April 2024

Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out?

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Summer Loan Promotion Coming Soon

29 April 2024

COMING SOON!

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Use your credit union NOT high interest car finance

25 April 2024

Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate

17 April 2024

Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?

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Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account?

15 April 2024

Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?  Perhaps they NEED a CAR for college or university? Or work?

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Use YOUR Credit Union NOT Your CREDIT CARD!

10 April 2024

Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out?

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Welcome to our NEW members!

04 April 2024

Did you know we have a 1ST TIME LOAN with a fantastic low interest rate of 5.5% APR? 

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Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account?

25 March 2024

Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?

Perhaps they NEED a CAR for college or university? Or work?

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate

20 March 2024

Need help with New Car/Car Repairs, Home Improvement, Engagement/Wedding or Holiday costs?

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USE YOUR CREDIT UNION NOT YOUR CREDIT CARD!

16 March 2024

Is your CREDIT CARD nearly maxed out?

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Loan application and share withdrawal deadlines today

15 March 2024

IMPORTANT!  Our office is CLOSED on Monday 18th March for the St Patrick's Bank Holiday.

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Welcome to our NEW members!

13 March 2024

Did you know we have a 1ST TIME LOAN with a fantastic low interest rate of 5.5% APR? 

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Use your credit union NOT high interest car finance

06 March 2024

Are you missing out on LOWER INTEREST RATE LOANS? Especially when it comes to CAR PURCHASES and car finance?

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Our excellent First Time Loan rate is available to new members and those yet to take out a loan!

27 February 2024

A huge welcome to our new members! Thank you for choosing us as your No 1 credit union! 

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Stop - THINK before you apply for a payday loan

23 February 2024

Did you know some Payday loans are offering short term loans as high as 89.9% APR! Shocking!

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate

22 February 2024

Need help with a new car or car repairs? Home improvement? Engagement/wedding? Holiday? Or more?

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Need financial help? Please come to us first.

18 February 2024

Come to us FIRST…we’ll always try and find a way to SAY YES.

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How much does the average honeymoon cost?

17 February 2024

Did you or a family member just get engaged? 

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You may be eligible to TOP UP your loan

15 February 2024

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us?  Need some help with unforeseen costs this February?

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Member Feedback - First Time Loan - New Car

31 January 2024

Harp and Crown Credit Union member Jenny applied for a FIRST TIME LOAN at our competitive interest rate of 5.5% APR.

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Need help with storm damage costs?

25 January 2024

Did the recent storms (Storm Isha and Storm Jocelyn!) impact on your home, business and property?

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How long can it take for a credit union to accept a loan?

23 January 2024

Around 95% of our CREDIT UNION LOAN applications are approved and issued on the same day.

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January Finances Social Poll Results - talk to us about your credit card debt

19 January 2024

January Finances Poll - the results are in!

 

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Are your Caravan Site Fees due at the end of January?

18 January 2024

Why not SPREAD THE COST of your caravan site fees with our LOYAL SAVER LOAN! 

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First Time Loan for those 18+

17 January 2024

Does YOUR child aged 18+ have a Harp and Crown CU account? Are they planning their FIRST CAR PURCHASE?  

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Needing help with increased car insurance premiums?

08 January 2024

With CAR INSURANCE premiums at an all-time high for Northern Ireland drivers...

 

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Why apply for a credit union loan

03 January 2024

Why apply for a credit union loan?

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Loan Top Up over Christmas

28 December 2023

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us?

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Total Loan Interest Rebate paid to members in 2023

27 December 2023

In 2023, we paid out a total of £76,000 in LOAN INTEREST REBATE to our borrowers!

 

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Deadline for loan applications and share withdrawal today

15 December 2023

REMINDER!

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Loyal Saver Loan - our lowest interest rate available!

13 December 2023

NEED some extra funds coming up to Christmas? BUT don’t want to withdraw more of your SAVINGS?

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Come to us first

09 December 2023

Come to us FIRST…we’ll always try and find a way to SAY YES.

 

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Avoid Credit Card debt this Christmas

30 November 2023

Are your CREDIT CARD bills soaring?  With the potential to get worse through added expenses and the cost-of-living on the lead up to Christmas…

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Still time to return your Christmas Loan Promotion Agreement for prize draw

29 November 2023

Did you request a CHRISTMAS LOAN PROMOTION quote before our 4pm deadline last Friday?

 

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LAST DAY of our Christmas Loan Promotion!

24 November 2023

FINA DAY… of our Christmas Loan Promotion!  Have you applied for YOUR loan yet?  If eligible** you could apply for a loan up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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Gift yourself a kitchen makeover in 2024!

22 November 2023

Our recent member survey showed that you BORROWED from your CREDIT UNION for Home Improvement (25%).  Why not GIFT yourself a kitchen makeover in 2024 with one of our LOWER COST LOANS starting from 3.9% APR!

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Christmas Loan Promotion - Week 3 - Ends Friday

20 November 2023

It's WEEK THREE…the FINAL WEEK… of our Christmas Loan Promotion!  Have you applied for YOUR loan yet?  If eligible** you could apply for a loan up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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Deadline for loan applications today

17 November 2023

REMINDER!

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Week Two of our Christmas Loan Promotion

15 November 2023

It's WEEK TWO of our Christmas Loan Promotion!  Have you applied for YOUR loan yet?  If eligible** you could apply for a loan up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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Our Christmas Loan Promotion is well underway!

09 November 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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Christmas Loan Promotion From Today at 10am!

06 November 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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Christmas Loan Promotion Starts Monday

04 November 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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Scarily low loan interest rates

31 October 2023

Happy Halloween!  Why not try our Loan Calculator today!  We have scarily low loan interest rates on offer!

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You may be able to top up your loan now

31 October 2023

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us?

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Get ready for our Christmas Loan Promotion

27 October 2023

Could a loan help you this Christmas?  YOU may be eligible** for our loan promotion up to the value of £5,000!  NO application form required.   

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Struggling to meet bills this month? Come to us first!

25 October 2023

Need a TOP UP to help before payday or to pay unexpected bills this month??

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Check how much your lower interest loan could cost per month

17 October 2023

Need some help with the following...

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Spread the cost of your Caravan Site Fees

09 October 2023

Are your caravan site fees due this side of Christmas?

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Try our loan calculator now

04 October 2023

Do you help financing…

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Deadline to receive funds into your account for the weekend

29 September 2023

REMINDER!  Deadline for loan applications and share withdrawal requests today....

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Borrow 5 times your savings with us!

27 September 2023

Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!

 

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Borrow Five Times Savings

Wedding Season and the Costs

21 September 2023

It’s “wedding season”.  Are YOU or a family member getting married this month?  Or perhaps you’re planning for a 2024 wedding?

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Wedding Season

We saved a member 1K in Loan Interest

20 September 2023

Putting YOU first…let us do the MATHS to help YOU SAVE…

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1K Loan Interest Saved

Needing a top of your loan this College and University Season

18 September 2023

It’s back to COLLEGE and UNIVERSITY season! Are YOUR FINANCES starting to FEEL THE PINCH?

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Education loan top up

One of the benefits of borrowing with your credit union

15 September 2023

As we near the end of our financial year (running from Oct-Sept) we’re reflecting on the BENEFITS of being a Harp and Crown Credit Union member!

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Loan Interest Rebate

No penalties to access your money at the Harp and Crown

14 September 2023

There are NO penalties to access your money with us.

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No penalties to access your money

Bank Loan Headline Rates Vs End of Application Rate

13 September 2023

Hands up who got caught out with the BANK’S “HEADLINE” loan rate…

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Finish those DIY Projects Whilst the Sun is Here

06 September 2023

According to our Member Survey, over 25% of you took out loans for HOME IMPROVEMENT...

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Finish DIY Projects Now

Plan your 2024 Dream Holiday now before the price increases

04 September 2023

Our MEMBER SURVEY so far says...

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Holiday 2024 Plan

Lower Interest Student Car Loan

31 August 2023

Does YOUR student NEED a CAR for college or university?

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Student Car Loan

Back to School Poll

30 August 2023

How is YOUR Back to SCHOOL week going so far?

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Back to School Poll

Members saving on loan interest

30 August 2023

We saved a member £500 in loan interest...

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Loan Interest Saved

Top up your loan ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend

23 August 2023

Need a TOP UP to help before payday or to pay unexpected bills this month? Get in touch before the Bank Holiday weekend!

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Top Up Loan Before Payday

Credit Unions Vs Banks - Ethical Borrowing

17 August 2023

CREDIT UNIONS Vs Banks:  ETHICAL BORROWING

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Ethical Borrowing

Credit Unions Vs Banks

15 August 2023

Apart from ONE great reason alone…the increase in Bank of England rates…and our lower interest rates remaining the same…here's why you should visit your credit union FIRST before approaching a bank for a loan.

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CU Vs Bank

Loyal Saver Loan Facts

09 August 2023

LOYAL SAVER Loan the FACTS…

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Loyal Saver Loan

Back to school help

09 August 2023

Kids BACK TO SCHOOL soon, but not quite organised?

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Back to school loan

Avoid high interest payday loans and top up your loan with us

24 July 2023

Need a TOP UP to help before payday or to pay unexpected bills this month?? AVOID high interest payday loans and come to us first!

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Top Up Loan Ahead of Payday

Financing your children at university or college

19 July 2023

Do you have a child or more than one child heading off to college or university soon? Or perhaps you’re planning for this big event in one, two or three years’+ time.  Are you ready for the financial investment which comes with your child studying away from home?

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Education Loan 2023

Affordable flexible monthly loan repayments

19 July 2023

Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?  And in an ethical, flexible and affordable way?

Read this article

Loan Calculator July

Credit Union Vs Bank - why apply for a loan with us

10 July 2023

Apart from ONE great reason alone…the increase in Bank of England rates…and our lower interest rates remaining the same…here's why you should visit your credit union FIRST before approaching a bank for a loan.

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Credit Union Vs Bank

Top up your loan to help with holiday costs

06 July 2023

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us?  Need some help with forthcoming holiday costs?

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Top Up Loan Jul 23

No Bank of England Rate Increases Here

03 July 2023

Harp and Crown CU members! Please be assured our LOANS remain at the SAME lower interest rates!

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No rates changes here

Increase in credit card interest rates

30 June 2023

Have you seen a large increase in your credit card or loan interest? Do you have several high interest loans/credit cards to pay off?

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Credit card interest increase

Lower interest loans for car purchases

29 June 2023

With the recent news of “car loans charges doubling” we’ve seen more of our members coming forward to apply for one of our lower interest loans!

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More car loans June

Credit card and car loan interest rate increases

28 June 2023

“Credit card APRs hit 30% as car loans charges double.”

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Rise in interest rates

Try our Loan Calculator today

23 June 2023

Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?

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Loan Calculator jun 23

First Time Loan Available to New Members

13 June 2023

A huge welcome to our new members! Thank you for choosing us as your Number ONE credit union!

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First Time Loan June 2023

The Human Way to Get a Loan

10 June 2023

Here’s just ONE of the main reasons to apply for a loan with us!

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Credit Union Human Way

Time to book your next sun holiday

08 June 2023

We have been spoiled with this great weather! But it’s not set to last!  Time to book your next sun holiday!

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Holiday Plans

Hundreds of members availing of lower cost loans in May

05 June 2023

WOW! In May during our Summer Loan Promotion we can confirm the following figures:

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Summer Loan 23 Update

Check your balance and top up your loan today

01 June 2023

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us? Remember our 5 x savings Vs borrowing benefit!

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Top Up Loan June 23

Another great day for some DIY or Garden projects

31 May 2023

Another great day…for some DIY! Perfect for enjoying your garden...maybe it need a revamp for the summer?  Need some help?

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Weather for DIY

Final Day of our Summer Loan Promotion

26 May 2023

Hurry!  It’s the FINAL DAY of our Summer Loan Promotion!

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Summer Loan Promo Final Day

2 days remaining for our Summer Loan Promotion

25 May 2023

Only 2 days to go until our Summer Loan Promotion ends!

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Summer Loan Promo 2 days

3 days remaining for our Summer Loan Promotion

24 May 2023

Only 3 days to go until our Summer Loan Promotion ends!

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Summer Loan Promo 3 days

4 days remaining for our Summer Loan Promotion

23 May 2023

Only 4 days to go until our Summer Loan Promotion ends!

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Summer Loan Promo 4 days

5 days remaining of Summer Loan Promotion

22 May 2023

Only 5 days to go for our Summer Loan Promotion!

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Summer Loan Promo 5 days

6 more days of Summer Loan Promotion

19 May 2023

Only 6 days remaining of our Summer Loan Promotion!

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Summer Loan Promo 6 days

One week left of Summer Loan Promotion

17 May 2023

We’re half way through our Summer Loan Promotion (one week to go)!  So far we've helped.....

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Summer Loan Promo one week

First Time Loan Eligibility

15 May 2023

Are you a new member (a member for less than 6 months) and/or haven’t taken out a loan with us yet?

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First Time Loan May 2023

Summer Loan Promotion Eligibility

12 May 2023

Our Summer Loan Promotion is now live!  Are you eligible?

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Summer Loan Promotion Eligibility

Credit Unions v Banks - why choose us for a loan

10 May 2023

Considering our Summer Loan Promotion?  Here are 10 reasons why you should visit your credit union first, before approaching a bank for a loan…

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Credit Unions Vs Banks

Summer Loan Promotion Live

09 May 2023

Our Summer Loan Promotion is now live!

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Summer Loan Promotion Live

A speedy service from our loans team

03 May 2023

Wow!  Our loans team are super quick!

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Speedy loans

Summer Loan Promotion Coming Soon

03 May 2023

It’s almost here!  Our eagerly awaited Summer Loan Promotion runs from 10am on Tuesday 9th May until 4pm on Friday 26th May.

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Summer Loan Promotion Soon

Top up your loan before the Bank Holiday Weekend

27 April 2023

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us? Remember our 5 x savings Vs borrowing benefit!

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Top up your loan 27 Apr

Avoid High Interest Payday loans

20 April 2023

Do you need some financial help before pay day? Payday loans may be tempting in a time of financial need but please be aware of high interest rates and the risk of getting into long term debt!

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Avoid Payday loans Apr 23

Perfect weather to start into some new Garden and DIY plans

18 April 2023

🌞 WOW! What a glorious evening across Northern Ireland! In the mood for some garden or DIY projects and need a helping hand?

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Garden DIY loan

Not too late to book your dream holiday

17 April 2023

Life is too short.  Book that dream holiday.

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Holiday

Let us help you consolidate your credit card repayments into one affordable monthly debit

13 April 2023

Has your 0% credit card deal just come to an end?  Do you have several high interest loans/credit cards to pay off?

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Debt Consolidation

Borrow 5 times your savings at the Harp and Crown

12 April 2023

Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!

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Borrow 5 times savings

Choose your credit union for your next car loan

04 April 2023

Look beyond car dealership and PCP finance deals…and the banks…and try our LOAN CALCULATOR to find out how affordable our lower interest loans* could be for you.

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Credit Union Car Loan

Credit Unions v Banks - what you need to know

31 March 2023

Buying a car? Planning some home improvement? Need to consolidate some high interest credit cards? Here are 10 reasons why you should visit your credit union first, before approaching a bank for a loan…

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Credit Unions V Banks 2023

Top up before 1st April

29 March 2023

Remember some gas and electricity rates are set to change from 1st April!  Since our December 2022 article, and in the last week alone, there have been some major announcements within the energy supplier sector.

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Top up before 1st April

Find out how much your monthly payments could be for your next loan

22 March 2023

Need help financing a holiday, car, home improvement, credit card debt and more?  And in an ethical, flexible and affordable way?

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Loan Calculator

Withdrawing shares when paying off a loan

09 March 2023

Can I withdraw shares if I’m paying off a loan?

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Withdraw shares with loan

Top Up Your Loan Today

03 March 2023

Do you know how much is remaining on your loan with us? 

Remember our 5 x savings Vs borrowing benefit!

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Top up loan

Home Improvement Season is here

28 February 2023

Springtime is almost here!  It’s home improvement season!  What are your home renovation plans?

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Home Improvement

First Time Loan

23 February 2023

Welcome to all our new members!  Here are some of the benefits you can expect as a Harp and Crown Credit Union member!

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First Time Loan

Payday Loans vs Credit Union Loans

20 February 2023

Payday loans are short-term loans for small amounts of money and have very high interest rates.  They may appear as a quick and easy solution to tide things over until payday....Please STOP and THINK before you apply for a Payday loan:

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Payday loans vs credit union

Valentines Engagements and Wedding Plans

15 February 2023

Did you or a family member get engaged on Valentine’s Day? According to The National Wedding Survey by Hitched.co.uk the average cost of a wedding in the UK was £18,400 in 2022!

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Valentines engagement

A Loan Five Times Your Savings

10 February 2023

Just one of our KEY BENEFITS at the Harp and Crown Credit Union, which differentiates us from banks and other credit unions!

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Five Times Savings Loan

Members borrowed more in January compared to last year

02 February 2023

During the month of January, Harp and Crown Credit Union members borrowed £420,000.  That’s a 45% increase from January 2022.  January is always a difficult month for many but the ongoing cost of living crisis has added further pressure on both finances and mental health.

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Jan 23 loans

Time to change your car

26 January 2023

Are you considering changing your car soon?  Or perhaps your PCP finance agreement is nearly up and you’re considering making the final payment to purchase your car outright?

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Car loan

Let us help you get away on your dream holiday this year

19 January 2023

Let us help you get away on your dream holiday this year!

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2023 Holiday

Christmas Engagement

30 December 2022

Did you or a family member get engaged during Christmas this year?

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Christmas Engagement

Total Loan Interest Rebate in 2022

29 December 2022

In 2022, we paid out a total of £68,160 in loan interest rebate to our borrowers!  Another reason to choose your credit union over a bank when needing some financial help.

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Loan Rebate 2022

Deadline for loan applications pre Christmas

20 December 2022

Need a little extra help with your finances over Christmas? A gentle reminder, the deadline for member loan applications pre-Christmas, will be this Friday at 10am.

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Deadline for loan applications

First Time Loan Member Testimonial

13 December 2022

Gary contacted us about taking out a loan for the first time.

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First Time Loan testimonial

New Members Can Avail of First Time Loan Rate

30 November 2022

Welcome NEW members! We’ve nearly reached 100 new member registrations since our new financial year started in October!

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First time loan new members

Christmas Loan Promotion Ends Today

25 November 2022

HURRY!  Our Christmas Loan Promotion ends today at 4pm!

If eligible, you could borrow up to £5,000 with Harp and Crown’s Christmas loan promotion.

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Christmas Loan Promotion Ends Today

Say No to High Interest Payday Loans

24 November 2022

Say NO to high interest rate Payday Loans!

Say YES to a lower interest rate loan from YOUR credit union.

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Say No to High Interest Payday Loans

Christmas Loan Promotion Ends Friday

21 November 2022

HURRY!  Our Christmas Loan Promotion ends this Friday!

If eligible, you could borrow up to £5,000 with Harp and Crown’s Christmas loan promotion.

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Christmas Loan Promotion Ends Friday

Find out how much our Christmas Loan could cost you each month

20 November 2022

35 days until Christmas!  

⛔️ Don’t forget! Our Christmas Loan Promotion ends THIS FRIDAY AT 4PM!

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Christmas Loan Promotion Loan Calculator

Just over 5 weeks until Christmas

18 November 2022

Just over 5 weeks until Christmas!  Do you need a little extra towards Christmas planning?

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Just over 5 weeks until Christmas

Contact us today about our Christmas Loan Promotion

10 November 2022

Don't forget our CHRISTMAS LOAN PROMOTION runs until 25th November!

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Contact us today about our Christmas Loan Promotion

Christmas Loan Promotion Is Here

07 November 2022

OUR CHRISTMAS LOAN PROMOTION IS HERE! 

If eligible, you could borrow up to £5,000 with Harp and Crown’s Christmas loan promotion.

 

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Christmas Loan Promotion Is Here

Christmas Loan Promotion Starts Monday

04 November 2022

CHRISTMAS LOAN PROMOTION STARTS MONDAY AT 10AM!  

If eligible, you could borrow up to £5,000 with Harp and Crown’s Christmas loan promotion.

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Christmas Loan Promotion Starts Monday

Christmas Loan Promotion Coming Soon

25 October 2022

CHRISTMAS LOAN PROMOTION COMING SOON!

If eligible, you could borrow up to £5,000 with Harp and Crown’s Christmas loan promotion.

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Christmas Loan Promotion Coming Soon

Lower Interest Loans with Harp and Crown

06 October 2022

Do you have a number of high interest rate loans/credit cards to pay?  Let us help you consolidate your payments into ONE lower interest rate option!

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Lower Interest Loans with Harp and Crown

New Loan Calculator

29 September 2022

Try our new LOAN CALCULATOR to find out how much your next loan could cost you monthly with the Harp and Crown Credit Union.

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New Loan Calculator

Credit Unions v Banks

28 September 2022

Why apply for a loan with a credit union?  We’ve compiled 10 great reasons why you should visit your credit union first, before approaching a bank for a loan…

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Credit Unions v Banks

Try our new Loan Calculator

07 September 2022

Try out our new LOAN CALCULATOR to find out how much your next loan could cost per month

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Try our new Loan Calculator

Education Loan

29 August 2022

“Many parents aren’t aware that they are expected to pick up the slack, which can seriously impact on their finances, especially if they’ve more than one child at university.  For that reason, parents should start saving early to ensure they can manage the extra costs.” Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert.

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Education Loan

University Loan

10 August 2022

Did you know? 

If you have a child heading to university soon, it could cost you between £2,000 - £5,000+ per year! That’s just to help support their LIVING COSTS, this figure doesn’t include university fees and it doesn’t factor in the forthcoming energy increases.

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University Loan

How to make your life greener

21 July 2022

The Harp & Crown Credit Union is here to help you make your life greener.  We have lower cost loan options to help you invest in those more expensive products, to make your home more sustainable, saving you money in the long run.

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How to make your life greener

May Loans Update

28 June 2022

In May alone the Harp and Crown Credit Union issued almost £1.3M in loans, with around £875K attributed to our Summer Loan Promotion.  That’s a massive increase of 160% from April (£500K).

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May Loans Update

Going Green to Help with Rising Energy Costs

25 May 2022

Amidst the never ending fuel and energy price hikes, more customers are turning to "greener" options to save money.  Many are choosing to install renewable energy at home, as a way of saving on energy bills and reducing dependence on fossil fuels.  One such renewable becoming very popular is the installation of Solar Panels. 

 

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Going Green to Help with Rising Energy Costs

First Time Loan Option Available Now

18 May 2022

**PLEASE NOTE THIS RATE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AS OF 1ST OCTOBER 2022**

Have you recently joined the Harp and Crown Credit Union?

Or, have you been a member for a few years, saving only with no loans taken, but really need some extra financial support right now?

Did you know we have a FIRST TIME LOAN offer with a fantastic low interest rate of 3.9%?

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First Time Loan Option Available Now
Harp and Crown Credit Union Ltd are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Firm Reference Number (FRN) 577113. For details visit http://www.fca.org.uk
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