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January 14, 2019

Forbes feature on NAFCU's Berger touts credit unions

HEadshotAs member-owned financial institutions, credit unions are known for always putting their members first, said NAFCU President and CEO Dan Berger in an interview for Forbes.
 
"I think you're seeing some of that now during the government shutdown. [Countless credit unions] are working with their members to provide interest-free loans to help them bridge the gap until they get paid," Berger said.
 
Additionally, Berger spoke highly of the credit union industry noting that "honesty and integrity are tied to the structure of the credit union as a not-for-profit financial institution."
 
When asked if Forbes readers should join a credit union, Berger responded, "You'll get an institution that cares about you and your finances. You'll get lower interest rates and a higher return on your investments. It's a not-for-profit financial institution that cares about you as a member."
 
Taking the creed of NAFCU's member credit unions to heart, Berger shared the association's commitment to extreme member service. "If you get lost in our phone tree, for example, the young lady in the mail room can help you as much as I can. Everybody throughout the organization is empowered to help our members, and we take it very seriously," Berger added.
 
NAFCU is proud of its members' efforts to serve 115 million Americans nationwide, and continue to discuss the good work of credit unions at every turn.