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Lending FAQs

Lending FAQs

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Q. What are the different loan or lending types offered by ITCU?

A. Our competitive member loan options include personal loans, credit cards and vehicle loans. Vehicle loans include new and used automobiles, RVs, motorcycles and boats. Please contact us if you have another vehicle type in mind and we’ll let you know if its something we finance. Real estate loans, including mortgages, home equity and home equity lines of credit are also offered by ITCU.

Q. How do I check the status of my loan application? What is the status of my loan application?

A. You should get automatic notifications of the status after submitting an application but if you haven’t received any, there’s a couple of ways to get one. You can log into Digital Banking, use the "Messages" feature and request one that way, or you can reach out to the Contact Center team directly via phone, chat or video chat during regular business hours.

Q. Can I get a loan payoff quote? I’ve been asked for a 10-day auto loan payoff from a dealer, how do I get that?

A. You may obtain loan payoff information via Digital Banking. Log into the app, locate and click on the loan you need the payoff for and click on the "Calculate Payoff" button. You can select a payoff date for any date in the future . You may also reach out to the Contact Center by phone, chat or video chat or come into any branch to ask for that information during normal business hours.

Q. Do I need insurance when I buy or lease a car from the Credit Union?

A. Yes, all automobiles and other vehicles, like RVs, motorcycles and boats, financed through ITCU, must be adequately insured and show InTouch as the lienholder. You may provide that directly to us. Don’t forget, ITCU also offers competitive vehicle insurance options through its partnership with Travelers and TruStage. Links to their sites can be found here.

Q. Is there a grace period to make my loan or credit card payment before I will be charged a late fee?

A. Grace periods are a part of some loan terms and conditions but they can vary. Please reach out to the Contact Center via phone, chat or video chat during business hours. After hours, you may submit your question via the website Contact Us form or via Digital Banking using the "Messages" feature.

Q. Can I skip a loan payment if I am unable to make one due to a financial hardship of some kind? Does ITCU offer a loan skip-a-pay option?

A. If you are unable to make a loan payment for any reason, ITCU does offer a payment skip request option. However, this option may not be available or approved in all cases. To initiate a skip request, please complete and submit our skip form  to any branch or contact our Contact Center during business hours via chat, video chat, or phone. After hours, you can use our Contact Us form to submit any questions you may have. Please note, the more lead time you can give us to start the process, the better; however, we understand that you may not always know in advance of a hardship. We’ll do our best to help no matter the circumstances!

Q. What is collateral protection insurance (CPI)?

A.  CPI stands for Collateral Protection Insurance. If you have a vehicle loan through ITCU, it's how we protect our interests if you don’t provide sufficient proof of insurance that covers the vehicle.

A fee for CPI will be added to your loan and will likely increase your monthly payment. To avoid this from happening, you must provide adequate insurance coverage and the policy must show InTouch Credit Union as the lienholder. (For questions or assistance, please Contact Us.)

Q. How can I find out what my credit card line of credit is? What’s my card limit? How do I request an increase in my credit line?

A. The easiest and fastest way to get your credit limit, request a line increase or do a balance transfer is by logging into Digital Banking and choosing "My Cards." If you’re not enrolled yet, use the enrollment box on our homepage to enroll. During business hours you may also reach out to the Contact Center to request a limit increase or use Iva, our virtual assistant, to communicate with staff.

Q. Can I make an ITCU loan or credit card payment from another bank or financial institution?

A. Yes, you have multiple options to pay an ITCU loan or credit card payment with an account at ITCU or another bank. One of the easiest and securest ways is to log into Digital Banking and either use Move Money or My Cards (credit cards only) to make the payment. Under Move Money, Transfer Money is the best option for making reoccurring payments from another financial institution. However, you'll need to first set up the account to pay from. To do that, click on Move Money, then Transfer Money, then Add Account. Follow the prompts to complete set up. When ready to make a payment, click on Move Money, then Transfer Money and then choose the account you just set up to pay from in the drop-down menu. For one-time payments, you can also use the Pay Loan w/Non-ITCU Account option to pay with a debit card or an electronic transfer from another financial institution - it's also found under Move Money

My Cards provides another way to make payments from another account to your ITCU credit card. You can choose to do a one-time payment or set up automatic, reoccurring payments. However, just like transfers under Move Money, you'll have to set up the new bank account, first. Click on My Cards and choose the "Make a Payment" button. Click on Manage Payment Account and then follow the prompts to add the new account. Once completed you'll see it as one of your Account options to pay from when you're ready to make a payment. Finally, you can always mail a payment to ITCU but keep in mind that mail delays are always a possibility. The mailing address is PO Box 250169, Plano, TX 75025-0169. Express Pay is also an option for one-time loan payments if you do not wish to use Digital banking.

Q. How can I do a cash advance on my InTouch Credit Card? Are there any limits or fees?

A. You can get a cash advance on your ITCU celebrate! or connect! Mastercard® at almost any ATM, other financial institutions and even some retailers around the country and the world. Keep in mind that each may have their own limits or fees, separate from ITCU. You can also do a cash advance at an ITCU branch ITM (InTouch Teller) machine. See related account disclosures for transaction fees, advance limits and the applicable interest rate (APR) or reach out to the Contact Center during business hours if you have any questions.

Q. Does InTouch offer resources to help me get the best deal on a loan?

A. Yes, ITCU offers many self-help resources and tools to help members get the best loan or credit card that suits them best. Our website provides blog articles, loan and deposit rate calculators and services like InTouch Auto Finder to help you get the best deal.