MemberNews May 2012 FHA Loan Refinance Opportunity There will be a refinancing opportunity in June 2012 for people with FHA loans who are current in their payments in the previous 12 months. The FHA will be rolling out a new streamline refinance loan that they say will save millions of FHA borrowers an average of $3,000 per year. Your loan must have been endorsed before 5/31/09. There are a couple of things about this loan that make it great for the consumer. For example, the fee savings: Right now if a borrower were to purchase or refinance their home using an FHA loan they would be paying a 1.75% upfront funding fee and 1.25% annual premium, but with the streamline refinance, the upfront fee will only be .01% (not a typo), and .55% for the annual premium. Additional cost savings will be realized because no appraisal is required which helps if your home has lost value. Your home must have been purchased or refinanced before 5/31/09. Borrowers will still be able to get the same low market interest rate as any other FHA borrower, and your income level is not a requirement as long as you are currently employed. Call Jennifer or Rhonda of Arbor Mortgage today to find out more (541) 323-0422. Positive Reflections As of March 31, 2012 Assets $159,758,325 Loans $102,981,754 Shares $144,826,720 Members 21,295 PO Box 6749 | Bend OR 97708-6749 (541) 382-1795 | (800) 452-3313 w w w. m i doregon.com Get where you want to be! Get that car, boat or RV you’ve been wanting, or refinance your higher rate loan and have the extra bucks for ... the things you really enjoy! Mid Oregon has saved members money by offering better rates, extending the term, or lowering the payments. Go ahead, give us a call at (541) 3821795 and start saving today. Access Mid Oregon Auto & RV Financing Right at the Dealership! Mid Oregon’s affordable auto and RV loans are available at the dealership any day including weekends, evenings, and holidays. Visit a participating dealership listed below, select the new or used vehicle you want, and get your loan approved in minutes. Just let them know you are a Mid Oregon Credit Union member! AAA Oregon Auto Source in Bend Approved Auto (A division of Subaru of Bend) Chevrolet/Cadillac/Honda of Bend Carrera Motors in Bend Central Oregon Motors in Redmond Gary Gruner Chevy/Pontiac/Buick in Madras Hertz in Bend Pro Caliber Motor Sports in Bend Jim Smolich in Bend Jim Smolich in Redmond Bend: 202 NE Olney (Corner of 2nd & Olney) East Bend: 1386 NE Cushing Drive (South of Neff, off 27th) Prineville: 305 NE Hickey Farms Road (In front of Bi-Mart) Redmond: 2625 SW 17th Place (Next to Bi-Mart) Madras: 395 SE Fifth Street (At Fifth and “F” Streets) Just Used Cars in Bend Miller Ford/Nissan in Madras Murray & Holt Motors in Bend Robberson Ford (Pre-owned) in Bend Robberson Ford in Prineville Subaru of Bend Team Kia of Bend All Seasons RV & Marine in Bend Big Country RV in Bend Federally insured by NCUA Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government NCUA National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency President’s Message I wanted to share a letter that was personally delivered to Congressman Walden on our recent trip to Washington D.C. Dear Congressman Walden: I am asking for your support of H.R. 1418 to help small business owners and our economy throughout Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District through legislation to expand the ability of credit unions to lend to small business. Over the last several months, we have discussed this issue in depth with many community leaders and members of the credit union. The conversations were quite engaging and informative. In the simplest form, this is an economic development issue and we can be a viable and sustainable solution for small business lending now and in the future. Currently our business lending portfolio is near the cap of approximately $18M, we have helped small businesses with almost $16.8M in lending. We have more demand than our remaining capacity. The increase would free up an additional $21M in lending availability for Mid Oregon Credit Union, and we are sure that you understand what kind of impact that would make on our local economy in Central Oregon. In the state of Oregon, the conservative estimate is that $254M would be available from credit unions, potentially creating over 2700 jobs. 1. Expanded business lending does not change the credit union mission. The credit union mission is to serve the credit needs of their members, including those of modest means. Credit unions have been making business loans since their inception in the early 1900s. The arbitrary 12.25% cap came about in 1998 as a result of the CU Membership Act. 2. Business lending does not relate to tax status. The tax exemption is a result of the structure as a notfor-profit, democratically controlled cooperative. The tax exemption has nothing to do with the breadth of credit union products and service offerings. 3. Raising the cap would not raise safety and soundness concerns. This is not the case. The legislation explicitly states that only well-capitalized credit unions would be eligible to do expanded business lending. Also, credit union member business loan net charge-off rates have been significantly lower than bank rates year-in and year-out for over a decade. 4. Credit unions need this legislation in order to continue to lend. Rhonda Nelson Joins Mid Oregon’s Arbor Mortgage Team In line with their mission to provide a positive, professional and personal loan experience for every client, Arbor Mortgage Group Rhonda Nelson MLO-217807 is pleased to have Rhonda Arbor Mortgage Group A Division of Pinnacle Nelson join them as a Senior Capital Mortgage Corp. NMLS-81395 Mortgage Advisor. Rhonda will head up Arbor Mortgage Group’s residential lending services at the Redmond, Prineville and Madras Mid Oregon Credit Union branches. Rhonda comes to Arbor with 15 years as a trusted Mortgage Advisor. As with all Arbor employees, Rhonda shares in a passion for the mortgage business and all its opportunities to find the right solutions for her clients. Give her a call at (541) 323-0422. president’s message continued Since the beginning of the recession, total bank business loan portfolios have declined by almost 14%, but credit union business loan portfolios have grown at a rate of over 40%. As credit unions engaged in member business lending approach their cap, they will need to pull back from lending. 5. Small businesses need access to additional sources of credit. More than 25 Congressional hearings have been held in the last 3 years to discuss small business owners and their access to capital. Access to capital still remains a primary concern for small business owners. 6. Expanding the ability for credit unions to do additional business lending will not hurt banks. The bank lobby grossly misrepresents the impact of raising the credit union business lending cap on their own lending volumes. Independent research indicates that additional credit union business lending would not crowd out bank business lending. Only after several years would this cap result in a in a loan market increase of 5% to 10%, leaving 90% of the small business loan market to banks. Mid Oregon and other credit unions are going to be providing updates to our memberships on the status of credit union legislation on the state and national level. I would like to be able to put an article in our newsletter to over 21,000 members in Central Oregon announcing your support of small business and credit unions. If there is more information or data I can provide, please let me know. Thank you for your service. Sincerely, Bill Anderson MaximizeYour Money workshops to help you make the most of your financial resources FREE Financial Workshops are held at the East Bend Branch, 1386 NE Cushing Drive, unless noted otherwise. Call 541- 382-1795 to reserve your seat. Refreshments will be served. FREE WORKS H O P How to Start a Business Tuesday, May 22 - 6 p.m. Presented by: Central Oregon Community College Small Business Development Center Learn the steps that will help you on your way to success including: rules and regulations, a business checklist, creating a business plan, funding, and cash flow. ›› Are you ready to be in business? ›› What are your options for funding your business? ›› How much money do you need to get started? ›› What are the legalities involved? F R E E WO R K S H O P i n MADRAS F R E E WO R KSHOP Build a Strong Credit History Organize Your Financial Records Tuesday, May 29 - 6 p.m. Thursday, May 24 - 6 p.m. Presenter: Riki Strong, Mid Oregon HR/Training Coordinator At this workshop you will learn the benefits of getting organized, why some record keeping systems fail, how to develop an efficient bill pay system, what records to keep and for how long, how to take a home inventory, what to have handy in case of a natural disaster, and where to go for help. FREE WORKSH O P Senior Financial Scams F R E E WO R K S H O P Tuesday, June 19 - 6 p.m. Thursday, June 21 - 6 p.m. Presenter: Steve Esselstyn, Community Liaison Bend Police Dept. As the net worth of seniors increases, so does the likelihood they’ll be targeted by con artists trying to strip them of their life savings. Senior scams are on the rise, but with proper prevention and education we can reverse that trend. ABC’s of Internet Security Presenter: Ray Spreier, CIO Mid Oregon Credit Union Incidents of identity theft, compromised systems, and data theft seem to dominate the news these days. Minimize the chance of an Internet mishap and learn how you can be on guard online to help protect your information, your computer, even yourself. Presenter: Bob Mullins, CMMV | Improving Lives Through Financial Education Money Management International The difference between getting a loan with a low interest rate vs. getting a loan with a high interest rate could mean thousands of extra dollars in interest payments over the life of the loan. Topics include: ›› The importance of building good credit ›› The significance of your credit report and credit score ›› How to establish credit, and more! Welcome John Gould Mid Oregon welcomes John to the East Bend branch as Cascade Insurance Center’s account executive. John P. Gould 541-382-7772 As a Bend native, John brings with him over 20 years of insurance experience here in Central Oregon. He is active in the community, enjoys running, hiking and exploring the beautiful Central Oregon outdoors. If you have any insurance questions or you want a free insurance quote, don’t hesitate to give him a call or just stop by to say “hello”. Enjoy extra cash this summer and support children and families! Qualified members may choose to skip their loan payments for May, June, or July by paying a small fee of $25 per loan skipped. Plus, a portion of the fee supports children and families through the St. Charles Foundation. Some restrictions apply, so please contact us for complete details. Your loan(s) must be in good standing and not under a modification agreement. You must have made at least six (6) consecutive payments. Interest will continue to accrue on all skipped payments which may extend the term of your loan. Skip-a-Payment does not include real estate secured loans. Go to midoregon.com for a Summer Skip form, visit us at any branch location, or call 541-382-1795. Holiday Closings: May 28 - Memorial Day July 4 - Independence Day The CD Quandary JC Hallman (541) 322-5745 Today’s yields can’t beat inflation. Presented by JC Hallman CD investors are effectively losing money. According to Market Rates Insight, a research firm tracking bank rates, annualized inflation has surpassed long-term certificate of deposit rates since February. In April, 12-month inflation hit 3.16% while the highest-yielding 5-year callable CD on the market offered a 2.4% interest rate. May’s Consumer Price Index put annualized inflation at 3.6%; as of mid-June, the highest-yielding nationally available 5-year CD was at 3.05% APY. 1,2,3 Still, the Federal Reserve found that almost $9 trillion of4 American wealth was held in CDs, bank accounts and various FDIC-insured products as of April. It’s a case of déjà vu. This is the second time in recent history that CD investors have been punished for assuming so little risk. During the period from January-July 2008, the negative yield on 5-year CDs was 1.8% according to MRI. 5 They might come out ahead … should inflation diminish. As Bankrate.com senior financial analyst Greg McBride reminded Bloomberg, “Investing in a CD isn’t compensating you for last year’s inflation; it’s compensating you for next year’s inflation, which is unknown.” Will inflation ease in the long term? Many analysts aren’t betting on it. The appeal of CDs remains strong. After all, not many investments are federally insured. MRI vicepresident Dan Geller said it best to Bloomberg: “Right now, people are more concerned about the return of their deposits rather than a return on their deposits.” With 63% of Americans still believing the nation is in a recession (according to a recent Rasmussen Reports poll), there is still plenty of skittishness about equity investment. Even with the Fed’s bond-buying campaign sending yields on short-term Treasuries and CDs toward all-time lows, some investors really aren’t hungry for risk. 5 Are CDs still worth it? There is no pat answer. Your own answer will depend on your preferred investment style, your risk tolerance and your financial objectives. Many people choose to park some of their invested assets in CDs and other savings instruments as part of a diversification approach. The inflation-adjusted return is dismal at the moment, but knowing that your principal is safe certainly has its appeal. Representatives are registered, securities are sold, and investment advisory services offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. (CBSI), member FINRA/SIPC , a registered broker/dealer and investment advisor, 2000 Heritage Way, Waverly, Iowa 50677, toll-free 800-369-2862. Nondeposit investment and insurance products are not federally insured, involve investment risk, may lose value and are not obligations of or guaranteed by the financial institution. CBSI is under contract with the financial institution, through the financial services program, to make securities available to members. This material was prepared by MarketingLibrary.Net Inc., and does not necessarily represent the views of the presenting party, nor their affiliates. All information is believed to be from reliable sources; however we make no representation as to its completeness or accuracy. The publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting or other professional services. If assistance is needed, the reader is advised to engage the services of a competent professional. This information should not be construed as investment, tax or legal advice and may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any Federal tax penalty. 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