With many people worried about the impact the Covid-19 situation has had on their finances, it’s good to know that the country’s Credit Unions are responding to the needs of it’s customers.
Branches around the country are implementing adjustments in how they operate and also with the option of readjusting current loans.
Athlone Credit Union are still operating their Northgate St branch and have an express line for the vulnerable and over 65s.
Opening hours are 10am – 3pm, Mon - Fri and people can access their funds and talk to a branch member.
Like all financial institutions the Credit Unions are urging people who are experiencing difficulties to contact them and discuss their financial concerns and they can then offer various solutions to suit the customer including loan flexibility.
The form for this is also online and could just give customers that breathing space they need to tide them over until their situation improves.
You can find it here.
