January 2021 Newsletter

New Year, New House!¹

Fixed Rate and Adjustable Rate Mortgages
Refinances
Conventional
FHA
VA
USDA (Rural Development)

Speak with a mortgage loan officer:
Abbie Kamara, NMLS #297749
[email protected]
(804) 452-0736 ext. 112

Start 2021 with personalized financial education from Enrich!

This time of year, it’s important to take stock of your financial situation and create new goals to work toward.

If you’re not exactly sure what your goals are just yet, that’s OK! The expert tips and content on our Enrich Financial Wellness platform can help you identify and achieve them.

Enrich is a free online resource that can help you identify your money personality and make it work for you. Visit fortleecu.enrich.org and take the Money Personality Quiz. Based on your results, Enrich suggests topics most relevant to you.

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$5,500 to Award in Scholarships!

Once again, we will award four merit-based scholarships to high school seniors within our membership! Applications will be available in mid-January at both branches and on our website. They must be completed and submitted with letters of recommendation and transcripts by end of business Friday, April 2, 2021. Winners will be contacted in May.

Collegiate Leadership Awards

Any high school senior who is a Homebase Credit Union member and entering into any area of study at a two- or four-year college/university is encouraged to apply. Three scholarships are available:

One (1) award of $2,500
Two (2) awards of $1,000 each

Career Path Leadership Award

Any high school senior who is a Homebase Credit Union member and pursuing a certificate or technical degree at a career college, community college or technical school is encouraged to apply.

One (1) award of $1,000

Details & Applications

You could save on your car and home insurance.²

By combining your car and home insurance you may qualify for multiple discounts and get fast 24/7 claims service (including holidays). Call today to determine the discounts you qualify for.

Call for your FREE, no obligation quote.
Toll-free 1-888-380-9287
Visit us at TruStageAutoHome.com

Message from the CEO: Manage Your Accounts Digitally

Our goal is to provide you with convenient and secure digital options for managing your accounts. If you’re not yet taking advantage of the features below, it’s a great time to start! And if you need assistance, we’re just a phone call away.

Happy New Year, and as always, thank you for your membership!

Patsy Stuard, CEO

Online Banking
Enjoy 24/7 online access to your accounts. Check balances, view transaction history, and transfer funds from one account to another.

Mobile App
The Homebase Credit Union appis available for iPhone® and Android™ users. You can view account balances, transaction history, transfer funds, deposit checks, and even pay your bills! Download our app from Apple® App Store or Google Play™ Store.

Remote Check Deposit
Save yourself a trip and deposit checks without visiting a branch, using our mobile app.³

Zelle^®
Zelle is a fast, safe and easy way to send money directly between almost any bank accounts in the U.S., typically within minutes⁴. With just an email address or U.S. mobile phone number, you can send money to people you trust, regardless of where they bank.⁵

Mobile Wallet
Making payments is even safer when you use Apple Pay^®, Google Pay™, and Samsung Pay^®, the industry standards for secure payments. You can add your Homebase Credit Union Visa^®debit card or Platinum Rewards Visa^® credit card to the mobile wallet app on your device.

Online Loan Applications
Apply for loans from our website! You don’t even need to have online banking set up.

Online Loan Payments
Pay your Homebase Credit Union loan online from another financial institution, with just a few clicks on our website! Register for the online payments system by clicking on “Make a Payment” at the top of any page. Or if you’re on a mobile device, look for the “Make a Payment” button in the gray bar at the bottom of each page.

Online Membership Enrollment
Have a friend of family member interested in joining? They can join right from our website!⁶

Members Save up to $15 on TurboTax⁷

Getting your biggest possible tax refund has never been easier. From simple to complex taxes, TurboTax® has you covered. Just answer simple questions about your year and TurboTax fills in the right form for you.

And when you need help, TurboTax Live^® has real experts standing by with unlimited advice – or they can do everything for you, start to finish.

Get your taxes done right with TurboTax and start saving today!

Holiday Closings

New Year’s Day: Friday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18
Washington’s Birthday: Monday, February 15

1) Homebase Credit Union (NMLS #460966) is an owner and affiliate with Member Advantage Mortgage, LLC (NMLS #1557) to serve the mortgage needs of members. Licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission Lender # MC-5045, Virginia Broker License # MC-5045, NMLS # 1557 (www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org).

2) TruStage® Auto & Home Insurance Program is offered by TruStage Insurance Agency, LLC and issued by leading insurance companies. The insurance offered is not a deposit and is not federally insured. This coverage is not sold or guaranteed by your credit union. Individual premiums and savings will vary. ©TruStage Insurance Agency 2020

3) Carrier data and message rates may apply.

4) Transactions typically occur in minutes when the recipient’s email address or U.S. mobile number is already enrolled with Zelle.

5) Must have a bank account in the U.S. to use Zelle.

6) Membership is open to those who live, work, or worship in the following localities: Amelia, Charles City, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell, King and Queen, King William, New Kent, Nottoway, Petersburg, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond, and Sussex. Account opening includes non-refundable membership fee of $1, plus $25 savings deposit refundable at account closing. Contact the credit union for more details.

7) Visit http://turbotax.intuit.com/lp/yoy/guarantees.jsp for TurboTax product guarantees and other important information. Limited time offer for TurboTax 2020. Discount applies to TurboTax federal products only. Terms, conditions, features, availability, pricing, fees, service and support options subject to change without notice. Intuit, TurboTax and TurboTax Online, among others, are registered trademarks and/or service marks of Intuit Inc. in the United States and other countries.

Apply Pay® is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android® and Google Pay™ are trademarks of Google LLC. Samsung® and Samsung Pay® are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Only compatible with select cards, carriers and Samsung devices.