After carefully reviewing our line of credit products, we have decided to simplify and consolidate our offerings. We believe this change will allow us to continue offering you competitive rates, reflecting the current market conditions.
Rates will be assessed monthly based on the current 6-month Treasury Bill. Whenever a rate increases, the line of credit balance at the time of the rate change is protected at the previous rate. Any new transactions and balances would then be charged at the new rate. Any transactions made after the next cycle date will be charged the new rate.
You can see your current interest rate either on your account statements or in First Service Digital Banking using the following steps:
- Log in to Digital Banking at FSCU.com or in the mobile app.
- On the Accounts screen, select your line of credit.
- Click the circle with the letter i in the top right corner.
- Your rate will be displayed along with your account name, number, limit, and other account details.
All outstanding balances that you currently maintain will be locked into the rate you currently have. Only new transactions made on or after June 1, 2024 will be applied to your new rate. As you make payments on your balance owed, all dollars in excess of the minimum payment will be applied to the balance with the highest rate.
You can make a payment in First Service Digital Banking using the following steps:
- Log in to Digital Banking at FSCU.com or in the mobile app.
- Go to Loans in the menu, and then select “Pay My Loan” under “Manage My Loans.”
- Under Between My Accounts, select whether you are paying from an account at FSCU or another financial institution.
- Select the account you will be transferring from, the loan you will be transferring to, the amount, and when you’d like the payment to be sent.
If you do not make the minimum payment by that month’s due date, you will have a grace period of 10 days before a late service charge is assessed. The late service charge will be 5% of the payment with a minimum of $7.70.
Yes, if you make a withdrawal on or after June 1, 2024, you will automatically be opted in to the new rate for those new transactions.
Your rate will be determined using the 6-month Treasury Bill plus a margin based on your credit score. So if the 6-month Treasury Bill is currently priced at 7% and your margin is 3%, your rate will be 10% APR.
No, First Service only pulled soft inquiries for this, so your credit score would not be impacted.
No, your credit limit is not being changed. You can request a credit limit change by calling us at 713-676-7777 and selecting option 3.
Your monthly payment will be calculated as 2.5% of your balance with a minimum of $25.
Payments on Credit Cards & Lines of Credit will be re-calculated at the end of each month.
For FSCU lines of credit, the rate can be as low as 9.99% APR and as high as 17.99% APR.