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Dream of Homeownership? Prepare Your Finances First

Achieve Your Homeownership Dreams with PDCU and GreenPath Financial Wellness

As a PDCU member, your dream of owning a home is within reach! We’ve partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to provide you with expert guidance and free financial counseling, empowering you to make confident decisions on your path to homeownership.

Your Personalized Roadmap to Homeownership Financial Readiness

  1. Craft Your Savings Strategy:
    • Define your ideal home and budget with clarity.
    • Track your spending diligently to maximize your savings potential.
    • Partner with a GreenPath counselor to create a personalized savings plan aligned with your goals.
  2. Uncover Your Financial Potential:
    • Gain a clear understanding of your credit report, scores, and overall financial health through free counseling sessions with GreenPath.
    • Receive expert advice on improving your creditworthiness and qualifying for a mortgage.
  3. Build a Strong Financial Foundation:
    • Work with GreenPath to address any credit challenges and develop a plan for improvement.
    • Understand the importance of timely bill payments and credit management.
    • Learn how a healthy credit score unlocks better mortgage rates and financial opportunities.
  4. Budget for Success:
    • Create a budget that prioritizes saving for your down payment and managing monthly expenses.
    • Receive guidance from GreenPath on maximizing your income and minimizing unnecessary spending.
  5. Explore Your Affordable Options:

Your PDCU Membership Advantage

As a PDCU member, you have exclusive access to GreenPath’s comprehensive suite of financial wellness services, including:

  • Free financial counseling and education.
  • Debt management and credit counseling.
  • Student loan counseling.
  • Housing counseling.

Connect with GreenPath Financial Wellness and embark on your journey to financial wellness and successful homeownership.

Ready to Get Started?

Visit the GreenPath website or call to schedule your free financial counseling session with GreenPath. Your dream home awaits!

 

 

Author: Dave Sullivan
Vice President of Marketing
People Driven Credit Union
📈 Certified FICO® Professional | Credit Score Educator
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Disclosures

Equal Housing Lender logo

Equal Housing Lender. Member First Mortgage, LLC (MFM) NMLS ID# 149532. All loans are subject to credit approval. Terms and conditions apply. Program availability is subject to change without notice.

Available to all members using a conventional mortgage loan program on a purchase transaction with People Driven Credit Union in the State of Michigan. Not eligible on multi-unit properties, condos, townhomes, or manufactured houses. The Loan Example is current as of 9/9/2025 and based on a $200,000 loan amount with a conventional 30-year fixed rate term (360 monthly principal and interest payments of $1,231.43); 0% Down Payment; 6.25% Interest Rate with an Annual Percentage Rate (APR) of 6.465%. Rates quoted assume excellent borrower credit history. Payment example does not include taxes and insurance; the actual payment obligation will be higher. The cost of Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is waived as part of this promotion, to be paid by the Lender. This is not a commitment to lend. All lending products are subject to credit and property approval. Additional restrictions may apply. Member First Mortgage, LLC (MFM) is a partner of People Driven Credit Union. Michelle Dzon #401292, is authorized to act as agent of People Driven Credit Union (24333 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI 48033 | (248) 263.4100 | NMLS ID: 776727) and is authorized to represent Member First Mortgage, LLC, a licensed Mortgage Lender/Servicer (Corporate Office: 616 44th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 | (616) 538.1818 | NMLS ID: 149532). For licensing information, please visit www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Equal Housing Opportunity.

SAFE Act Compliance Testing:
We conduct annual independent testing of our mortgage compliance in accordance with the SAFE Act (Reg G) requirements.

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People Driven Credit Union is an Equal Housing Opportunity Lender NMLS #776727

Membership Requirement:

All accounts and loans require membership at People Driven Credit Union. Membership is available to individuals who live, work, worship, or attend school in the State of Michigan, as well as relatives of current members. To complete an application for any account or loan, you will need the following information:
  • A valid Driver's License, State ID, or Passport with your current address
  • Your Social Security Number
A Membership Share Savings Account is required to establish membership at People Driven Credit Union. A $5 deposit secures your ownership share in the credit union and unlocks access to our full suite of products and services. This account earns 0.01% APY with a $5 minimum deposit.



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