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What's New – May 2008


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No closing costs when you apply for an Ent Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit*
Ent's "Use It and Win!" Sweepstakes
Join us for the Main Event Car Sale
The higher postal rates go, the more you save with FREE Bill Pay from Ent.
Credit problems in the past? Is your credit ready for a new loan?
Save money on your home and auto insurance with Ent Insurance Group
Ent celebrates our 50th Anniversary.



Spring into home improvement with Ent

No closing costs when you apply for an Ent Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit by May 31, 2008.*

Island Getaway Get away this spring in your very own kitchen. With Ent's Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit, financing your kitchen renovation or backyard makeover is easy using the equity you've already built into your home. And, since we have no hidden fees, what you don't get is as important as what you do:
  • No closing costs through May 31, 2008*
  • No application fees
  • No prepayment penalties
  • No non-use charges
  • Interest may be tax deductible**
Visit Ent.com/HomeEquity to apply for your Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit today.

*Standard credit qualifications apply. Loans subject to final approval. Applications must be received by May 31, 2008 to receive the no closing cost offer, which includes title insurance up to $250,000. Under certain conditions, the applicant may be required to pay for an appraisal. Offer not valid on current Ent loans (refinances). Financing available on homes throughout Colorado. Property insurance required. Ent consumer loans have no application or usage fees; however late payment fees do apply. **Please consult your tax advisor about the deductibility of interest.







Here's to your next 50 pick-me-ups

Ent's "Use It and Win!" Sweepstakes. Every check card transaction gives you a chance to win!

cup of money Whether buying your morning cup of coffee or a new television, let us pick up the tab.

With each Ent Visa® Check Card transaction you make with your card between March 3 and May 31, 2008, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to have one of your purchases paid for, up to $500!* The more you use your card, the more you can enter – and a new winner is chosen every week.

Plus, with an Ent Visa Check Card, you’ll also enjoy:
  • Faster transactions – no check approval process
  • Convenience – make unlimited FREE withdrawals, deposits, and transfers at all Ent ATMs and surcharge-free transactions at thousands of CO-OP Network® ATMs
  • Ease of use – purchases appear right on your statement, so tracking is easy
  • Safety – Visa zero fraud liability and Verified by Visa help protect your account against unauthorized activity
  • Rewards – your Ent Visa Check Card is automatically enrolled in Rainbow RewardsSM, letting you earn cash back when you shop
Don’t have an Ent Visa Check Card? It’s easy to apply. Just stop by a service center, or call (719) 574-1100 or 800-525-9623.

"Use It and Win!" Sweepstakes Winners
      March - Week 1: Michael S. - $50.00
      March - Week 2: Adelia O. - $62.70
      March - Week 3: Kassa M. - $50.00
      March - Week 4: Charles M. - $63.66
      April - Week 1: Kristi J. - $50.00
      April - Week 2: Nathan F. - $50.00
      April - Week 3: Melvin H. - $76.95
      April - Week 4: Cynthia B. - $50.00

*No purchase from Ent is necessary to enter the "Use It and Win!" Sweepstakes. All entrants must be at least 18 years of age and make any consumer purchase with their Ent Visa® Check Card. ATM transactions are not eligible entries. For official rules and an alternate entry form, please click here or stop by any of our service center locations.







Main Event Car Sale

Special Invitation For Ent Members Only!
car Get a great deal at The Main Event Sale, May 29 to June 2 at the World Arena located at 3185 Venetucci Blvd. in Colorado Springs (use the Circle Drive Exit off I-25, Exit #138).

Rolling out variety – more than 1,000 new and used vehicles! All sale prices based on current market values as established by N.A.D.A. and Kelley Blue Book.

Get the same great rate on new and used vehicle loans!
  • 1998 or newer vehicles
  • A variety of terms to meet your needs
  • No payments for 90 days!**
THURSDAY: May 29, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
FRIDAY: May 30, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
SATURDAY: May 31, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
SUNDAY: June 1, no vehicles sold on Sunday
MONDAY: June 2, 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

*Standard credit qualifications apply. No other discounts apply. **90 day payment deferral offer to well-qualified borrowers. Regular finance charges continue to accrue during the deferred payment period. All loans subject to final credit approval.







See if you can save money with a free commercial insurance quote

Let Ent Insurance Group (EIG) give you a free quote, and see if you can save money this year on your commercial insurance. Our independent brokers will search the leading national carriers and compare rates to find the insurance options that meet your business needs at affordable rates.

For your Commercial Life and Health Insurance needs, contact Michael Stewart at (719) 550-6585 for free quotes on:
  • Group health insurance
  • Business life insurance
  • 401(k) plan design and administration
  • Insured buy and sell agreements
Interested in reviewing your Commercial Property and Casualty Insurance? Contact Darin Brandt at (719) 550-6572 for free quotes on:
  • Liability and property insurance
  • Commercial vehicle insurance
  • Workers compensation insurance
  • Business owners and contractors packages

Insurance products are offered through Enterprise First Financial Services (EFFS). Property and casualty insurance offered through CUDCI. EFFS is a Colorado licensed insurance agency and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ent Federal Credit Union. Products are not NCUA/NCUSIF insured and are not guaranteed or obligations of Ent Federal Credit Union.







Rate increase

42 reasonsThe higher postal rates go, the more you save with FREE Bill Pay from Ent. By paying your next ten bills using this free service, you'll save $4.20. And, over the next twelve months, your savings will really add up.

Enroll today in Free Bill Pay. Once you start using Ent Bill Pay, you'll save time and money throughout the year.







Credit Problems?

Credit problems in the past? Is your credit ready for a new loan?

At Ent, we understand that bad things can happen to good people, and their credit. If you've had credit problems in the past, we've created an online quiz to help you assess if your credit is ready for a new loan. Take our online credit readiness quiz today...

Are you having trouble making your Ent mortgage or vehicle loan payments?

We understand that in today's economic environment more members than ever before are facing loan payment issues. Don't wait until it's too late! If you think you may start falling behind, contact an Ent Member Solutions Specialist today via email or by phone at 800-525-9623 x. 5610 for assistance with: protecting your credit, making payment arrangements, and potentially avoiding foreclosure and/or repossession.







Are you paying too much for home and auto insurance?

Free home and auto insurance rate quote

book Saving money on your home and auto insurance can be simple. See if you can reduce your home and auto insurance premiums with a free quote This is a third party link. Please see disclosure below. from Ent Insurance Group.

Ent Insurance Group
We can help you find insurance options that meet both your coverage and budget needs.
  • EIG shops and compares rates from leading insurers to find high-quality insurance coverage at an affordable price.
  • To date, our auto and home owner insurance re-quotes have saved some members up to $400 a year – and provided equal or better coverage. 60% of members who have requested a quote were able to save money.
For a free, no-obligation Auto and Home insurance quote visit Ent.com/Insurance or contact EIG insurance agent Sandee Wurtz at (719) 550-6591 or agent Darin Brandt at (719) 550-6572.

Insurance products are offered through Enterprise First Financial Services (EFFS). Property and casualty insurance offered through CUDCI. EFFS is a Colorado licensed insurance agency and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ent Federal Credit Union. Products are not NCUA/NCUSIF insured and are not guaranteed or obligations of Ent Federal Credit Union.







Be celebratory.

March 7 proclaimed Ent Federal Credit Union Day!
The city of Colorado Springs and the state of Colorado proclaimed March 7, 2007 Ent Federal Credit Union Day in honor of the Credit Union's 50th Anniversary.

Both Colorado Springs Mayor Lionel Rivera and Colorado Governor Bill Ritter recognized Ent for five decades of service to its members and the community at large.

A ceremonial hats off to all Ent members and employees, past and present, who have contributed to the Credit Union's success and carry it into the next half century.

Read the official proclamation here (56 K pdf).





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