Whichever loan you choose, you’ll get an easy application process at a competitive rate and the personal service you’ve come to expect. AmeriCU’s personal loans can be used for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Debt Consolidation
  • Home Renovations
  • Household Expenses
  • Legal Expenses
  • Major Life Events
  • Medical Expenses
  • Vacation
  • Vehicle Repairs
  • and more!
Personal Unsecured Loan

Personal Unsecured loan

We all have times when we could use a little extra money. Whether you are making a small purchase, have an unexpected expense, need a vacation, or want to consolidate your debt, a personal loan from AmeriCU is a great choice!

  • Loan amounts ranging from $1,000 to $50,000
  • Terms up to 60-months (12-months per $1,000 financed)
  • This loan option isn’t tied to any of your property as collateral.


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Quick Cash

Quick Cash

  • Always Available – If you are over 18 years old and have been an AmeriCU member for a minimum of 6-months, you can apply anytime, anywhere in Online+Mobile Banking!
  • Instant Decision and Instant Funding 24-hours a day!
  • Loan amounts from $300-2,000 with no credit check required!
  • 12-month terms with automatic payments for stress-free repayment.
  • $20 application fee, regardless of approval.
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Home Renovation Loan

Home Renovation Loan

Ideal for home improvement projects, this option provides a low, fixed interest rate for the term of the loan. Our team will work with you to minimize processing time so your renovation can start on schedule!

  • Designed for small home improvement projects between $10,000 and $75,000
  • Terms up to 20-years
  • Low, fixed interest rate for the term of the loan.
  • Fixed principal and interest payments
  • Faster loan processing gets you started on your project sooner
  • Proceeds received in lump sum after closing


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Personal Line of Credit

Personal Line of Credit

Plan for the unplanned with our AmeriCU Unsecured Personal Line of Credit. Readily available when you need it most!

  • Loan amounts starting at $500
  • Readily available line of credit, when you need it most


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Certificate and Share-Secured Loans

Certificate and Share-Secured Loans

Secured by funds in either your Share Certificate or Savings account (excluding IRAs, Monkey Markets, Share drafts, Escrow, or any shares secured for credit cards).

  • Borrow 100% of your certificate’s principal balance at 3.00% above the dividend rate for the certificate, or
  • Borrow 100% of your savings available balance at 4.00% above the dividend rate being paid on the share
  • Continue to earn dividends on funds that are secured
  • The amount of the loan cannot exceed the amount of the certificate
  • The loan term must be equal to or less than the certificate term


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Share Savings Account Pledge Loan Disclosures and Current Rate

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