Welcome to NuVista Federal Credit Union

NuVista's Certified Financial Counseling

NuVista Federal Credit Union can make a difference for people whose lives are balancing on the edge of solvency or bankruptcy. Your credit union is not just a place to do business, but an alive and caring institution that improves the lives of others.

If you are seeking help with financial pressures, your credit union can help guide you back on the road to financial wellness. Confidential, competent and nonjudgmental service is provided at no charge to members.

Whether you need long-term support with debt restructure or simple budgeting advice, contact NuVista Credit Union's financial counselor at (970) 497-5304

6 Ways to JUMP Start your credit TODAY!

We know that most people these days are trying to find ways to save money. With the cost of everything rising who wouldn't? In the same breath people often wonder of a way to keep their credit score up so that they can borrow money when it is needed. We wanted to give you some quick points to help out:

SIX WAYS TO START OR CONTINUE IMPROVING YOUR CREDIT
Make timely payments - Make sure to pay all of your bills on time every month.
Maintain low credit card balances - Having credit cards will help establish credit, but it is important to have balances below 30-50% of your approved credit limit
Use caution when opening new accounts - Opening too many accounts at once can lower your credit score.
Keep old accounts open - Open accounts that have been used in the last six months with no balance can help your credit score. It's not always best to close accounts.
Keep credit inquiries to a minimum - Your credit score can be lowered if you have too many inquiries for different purchases all at once.
Check your credit report regularly - Make sure your credit report is accurate by checking with all three major credit reporting agencies.

Federal Reserve and the Prime Rates

Click above and get more tips from our Federal Reserve Board. Here they will give you information on credit cards, credit reports and so much more.

The Real FREE Credit Report

Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (The FACT Act)

All U.S. consumers are now eligible to receive one free copy of their credit report per year. This is just one feature of the FACT Act, legislation designed to bring consumers greater protection in the areas of identity theft, privacy, and credit report accuracy.

You are entitled to receive one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three major credit reporting agencies: Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. You may choose to order them all at once or separately. Please note that while the credit reporting agencies are required to provide a free credit report, they are not required to provide your credit score. The credit score can be purchased at the time you apply for your credit report.

Request your free annual report at www.annualcreditreport.com by phone at 877.322.8228; or by mail at Annual Credit Report Request Service, PO Box 105281 Atlanta GA 30348-5281. Please use only the contact info above to obtain your free report, otherwise you may be charged by the credit bureaus if you contact them directly.