<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?>
<?xml-stylesheet title="XSL_formatting" href="/rssmgr/xsl.xml" type="text/xsl"  media="screen"?>
<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">

<channel>
<title>
<![CDATA[Credit Union Notifications]]>
</title>
<pubDate>
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:14:17 -0400
</pubDate>
<lastBuildDate>
Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:14:17 -0400
</lastBuildDate>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Parking Lot Repairs]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[May 4, 2010 - <P>We will be doing some maintenance and repairs to our parking lot this month. As a result the parking lot will close, making both Main Office ATMs unavailable beginning at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. We will reopen at 6 a.m. Monday morning, May 17. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P >For a complete list Extra Credit Union ATMs or surcharge-free CO-OP ATMS, <A href="/locations" target=_blank >click here</A>.</P><P >&nbsp;</P><P >Please be patient with us. We will do our best to minimize the inconvenience to you. </P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1679
</link>
<pubDate>
Tue, 04 May 2010 10:25:21 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Online Banking Updates]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[March 9, 2010 - <P><STRONG>Coming soon, when you log in to do some convenient online banking, try not to be shocked to find a whole new look. But just because it looks different, doesn't mean it is different.</STRONG> <BR><BR>You may notice slight changes, but everything will function exactly the same as the previous system and all your personal settings will remain intact. We're pretty confident that you will love the new look as much as we do. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><IMG style="WIDTH: 447px; HEIGHT: 275px" border=1 src="/stuff/contentmgr/files/0/51dbbeb4a1825dd0c8087e3570a265aa/files/flexgui_newlogo.jpg" width=1000 height=650></P><P><EM>Sample Online Banking Platform<BR></EM><BR><STRONG>Never click more than you need to!</STRONG> <BR>The major difference you will notice is that you will be able to log in directly on our homepage ExtraCreditUnion.org. This means faster, easier access to all of your Extra Credit Union accounts. Please note that any Online Banking downtime will now be an alert on the homepage (ExtraCreditUnion.org). </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><IMG style="WIDTH: 478px; HEIGHT: 233px" border=0 src="/stuff/contentmgr/files/0/51dbbeb4a1825dd0c8087e3570a265aa/files/mockup.jpg" width=1004 height=530></P><P><BR><EM>Sample Online Banking Login</EM></P><P><EM>&nbsp;</P></EM><P>You can see Account Detail by clicking on "Account Info" on the History page. See the example below. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P ><IMG style="WIDTH: 466px; HEIGHT: 299px" border=0 src="/stuff/contentmgr/files/0/51dbbeb4a1825dd0c8087e3570a265aa/files/account_detail2.jpg" width=1185 height=778  ></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><EM>Account Info Link/User Options/Masked Account Number</EM></P><P ><BR><STRONG>Your security is our top priority!</STRONG> <BR>This update is still absolutely secure, but as a standard precaution, we will be enforcing new criteria in member password strength. If you do not meet the new criteria, you will be prompted to update your password upon login. <BR><BR>This criteria includes: <BR> Password Length  6-8 characters <BR> Special Characters  Must have at least one (1) <BR> Numbers  Must have at least one (1) <BR> Cannot contain leading or trailing blanks </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Your account number will be masked within Online Banking for extra security. <BR><BR><STRONG>Last, but not least! <BR></STRONG>For the purpose of efficient member communication, we will ask that you provide us with your e-mail address periodically. Rest assured, your e-mail address will be kept secure and will not be shared with any outside persons or companies. You also won't be bombarded with tons of e-mails from us!* <BR><BR>We hope you enjoy our beautifully updated online banking system and find that it meets all your banking needs while keeping your life as simple as possible. We remain dedicated to providing the best products and services to our members and look forward to a continued relationship (online and in person!) moving into the future. <BR><BR>More information will be updated as it becomes available. If you have any questions, please call us at (586) 276-3000.<BR><BR></P><P><EM>*Your e-mail address will be used for the purpose of member e-mail communication. You will have the ability to opt-out by calling us at (586) 276-3000 or clicking on the opt-out link at the bottom of an Extra Credit Union e-mail.</EM></P><P><EM></EM>&nbsp;</P><P><EM>Last updated: March 9, 2010</EM></P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/obupdates
</link>
<pubDate>
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:01:10 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[2010 Holiday Hours]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[January 19, 2010 - Be sure to check out our <STRONG><A href="/holiday" target=_self >2010 Holiday Schedule</A></STRONG> so you know when to visit us! ]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1648
</link>
<pubDate>
Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:46:29 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[New Years Holiday Hours]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[December 29, 2009 - <P>In observance of New Years, all offices and drive-thru will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 31. We will be closed on Friday, January 1. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P >To view all of our holiday hours and closings, please <A href="/holiday" target=_self ><STRONG >click </STRONG><STRONG>here</STRONG></A>. </P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1617
</link>
<pubDate>
Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:51:56 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Closed November 26]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 24, 2009 - <P>In observance of Thanksgiving, all offices and drive-thru will be closed on Thursday, November 26. On Friday, November 27, all offices and drive-thru will be open until 5:00 p.m. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P >To view all of our holiday hours and closings, please <A href="/holiday" target=_self ><STRONG >click </STRONG><STRONG>here</STRONG></A>. </P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1604
</link>
<pubDate>
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:12:10 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Board Election Nominations]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 24, 2009 - <P>Extra Credit Union will have two seats on our Board of Directors up for re-election in 2010 at our Annual Meeting in March. All members are welcome to nominate another member or themselves for one of these positions by submitting a petition with a minimum of 100 valid signatures from Extra Credit Union members in good standing no later than December 16, 2009. </P><P ><BR>For a petition and further instructions, contact Executive Secretary Kerry Hitchcock at (586) 276-3000. </P><P ><BR>The signed petitions must be mailed to:<BR>Extra Credit Union<BR>Attn: Kerry Hitchcock<BR>6611 Chicago Road<BR>Warren, MI 48092</P><P ><BR>According the Extra Credit Unions bylaws, if only one person is nominated for each director position, no ballots will be mailed and no nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting. In that case, the nominees will be elected by acclamation. If more than three candidates are nominated and an election is required, official ballots will be mailed to all members in January 2010.<BR></P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1605
</link>
<pubDate>
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:15:07 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[ATM/Online Account Access Downtime]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 16, 2009 - <P >On Saturday, November 21 from 9 p.m. through Sunday, November 22 until approximately 4 a.m. ATMs will be offline and Online Account Access and PAT will unavailable due to regularly scheduled maintenance.&nbsp;</P><P >&nbsp;</P><P></P><P></P><P>We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.</P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1600
</link>
<pubDate>
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:05:27 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Site Maintenance ]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 12, 2009 - <P >ExtraCreditUnion.org will be experiencing downtime on Sunday, November 22nd, from 12 a.m. to 3 a.m. EST due to regularly schedule maintenance. </P><P >&nbsp;</P><P></P><P >We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.</P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1598
</link>
<pubDate>
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:32:09 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Closed November 11]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 3, 2009 - <P>In observance of Veteran's Day, all offices and drive-thru will be closed on Wednesday, November 11. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P >To view all of our holiday hours and closings, please <A href="/holiday" target=_self ><STRONG >click </STRONG><STRONG>here</STRONG></A>. </P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1596
</link>
<pubDate>
Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:51:44 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[ATM Locator from your mobile phone]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[October 29, 2009 - <P >Away from your computer? Find a CO-OP Network surcharge-free ATM from any mobile phone! Text your location  address, intersection or zip code  to 692667 (MYCOOP) and receive an instant message to your phone with the closest surcharge-free ATM. </P><P >&nbsp;</P><P ><EM>*Standard text messaging rates do apply. </EM></P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1595
</link>
<pubDate>
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:19:36 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Closed October 12]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[October 9, 2009 - <P>In observance of Columbus Day, all offices and drive-thru will be closed on Monday, October 12. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P >To view all of our holiday hours and closings, please <A href="/holiday" target=_self ><STRONG >click </STRONG><STRONG>here</STRONG></A>. </P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1591
</link>
<pubDate>
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:50:58 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Possible New GM Plant]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[June 19, 2009 - <P >General Motors is currently working on its next generation of vehicle and looking to open a new plant to make this subcompact model. There are a few possible locations for this new plant, including Orion, Michigan, so in an effort to boost our state economy, we encourage you to head on over to the <STRONG>Make it in Michigan</STRONG> web site and make your voice heard. </P><P >&nbsp;</P><P ></P><P ></P><P >For more information, please visit the <STRONG><A href="http://www.makeitinmi.com/" target=_self>Make it in Michigan</a></strong> web site. </P><br><P ><EM >Extra Credit Union does not necessarily endorse or support any of the views expressed within this article.</EM></P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1526
</link>
<pubDate>
Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:01:26 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Service Center Fees]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[June 17, 2009 - <P >Effective immediately, all Service Center check cashing and withdrawal fees will now be applied to the account on which the transaction actually occurrednot to the savings account by default. </P><P >&nbsp;</P><P >If you have any questions, please contact us during business hours at (586) 276-3000 or toll-free at (877) 638-7628. </P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1525
</link>
<pubDate>
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:49:05 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Online Bill Payment and Presentment]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[March 16, 2009 - <P>We wanted to take a moment to share with you an exciting new development to enhance your online bill pay experience. Coming March 19, Extra Credit Union is launching a new Bill Payment productOnline Bill Payment and Presentment! <BR><BR>Extra Credit Union's new Bill Payment and Presentment offers you the convenience of receiving, viewing, and managing your bills at the same secure online location. You'll experience all the same great features of our current bill payment product, including the convenience of 24/7 access to your bill pay information. Now, with Bill Payment and Presentment, you'll be able to: <BR><BR> Set up e-mail alerts for bill arrivals, due dates, and upcoming payments <BR> Schedule automatic recurring payment rules for each payee <BR> Run payment reports and create custom reports <BR> Pay your bills from multiple Extra Credit Union accounts <BR> Payees can be categorized which makes it easy to manage your finances <BR> Request a year-end CD of bills and payments <BR> Feel confident that your bills are delivered on time, every time<BR><BR>If you are not a current online bill payment user, viewing your bills online will provide all the same information you get when you are paying your paper bills and writing checks, but it takes a fraction of the time. That's time saved that you can spend doing other things, like being with your family or enjoying a hobby. Bill Payment and Presentment also saves you money because you don't need to purchase stamps or checks.</P><P><BR><B>Current Bill Payment Members: </B><BR> You will be unable to access your bill payment account from <B>March 17-19</B> <BR> There will be no interruption to previously scheduled payments during this downtime <BR> Schedule any payments that need to be processed during the downtime before <B>March 17th <BR></B> The look and feel of the site will be changing to make navigation more user-friendly<BR><BR><B>Non Bill Payment Members:</B> <BR> Bill Payment registration will be disabled from March 16th until the live date** <BR> If you would like to register for this exciting new product, please be sure to sign up after March 19th! </P><P><BR>To learn more about how Bill Payment and Presentment works and everything it has to offer, please view our interactive <A title=demo href="https://www.extracreditunionhb.org/bridge/GRP/mvbpp_flash_demo/" target=_self>demo</A>!** </P><P ><BR>Click <A title=here href="http://campaigns4.documatix.com/campaign/imagelib/Extr1/Comparison%20Detail%20for%20BPP%20email.pdf" target=_blank>here</A> to see a comparison of the current bill payment product and the all NEW Bill Payment and Presentment.</P><P><BR>If you have questions, or want more information about Bill Payment and Presentment, please call (586) 276-3000 or (877) 638-7628.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P></P>*Effective launch time of Bill Payment and Presentment on March 19, 2009 is TBD. <BR>**You cannot register for Bill Payment and Presentment until after March 19, 2009. <BR><P><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR></P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1448
</link>
<pubDate>
Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:31:20 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Unauthorized iPhone Locator]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[March 11, 2009 - <P>Extra Credit Union has been informed by CO-OP Financial Services that an unauthorized iPhone locator has been created and is offering CO-OP Network Surcharge Free ATM locations for $.99 per download in the iPhone Application Store. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The appropriate steps are being taken, including contacting Apple, in an effort to shut the application down. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P >Please remember that, as a member, you are able to locate CO-OP Network Surcharge Free ATMs by sending a text message including the address, intersection or zip code to 692667 (MYCOOP) from any mobile phone. There is no fee for this service; however, standard text messaging rates apply.</P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1439
</link>
<pubDate>
Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:24:37 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[E-mail Marketing Safeguards]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[February 24, 2009 - <P>With phishing on the rise, its hard to know which e-mails are authentic and which e-mails are scams. At Extra Credit Union, you will always find our e-mails to be safe and secure, and now weve added even more protection for you.</P><P><BR>In any e-mail you receive from Extra Credit Union, there will be an authentication code located at the end of the last sentence, prior to the closing salutation. The authentication code will be the last four digits of your home contact number that we have on file. For example, if your phone number is (123) 456-7891, then your e-mail will read as follows:</P><P><BR>Authentication Code: 7891</P><P><BR>It is important to contact Extra Credit Union at (586) 276-3000 if any of the following applies to you:</P><UL><LI><DIV>If you dont recognize the 4-digit authentication code number.</DIV></LI><LI><DIV >If the 4-digit number reflects another number of yours, but is not your home phone number.</DIV></LI><LI><DIV>If the 4-digit number is 0000, this means we do not have your home phone number on file. </DIV></LI></UL><P >If you receive an e-mail from us without the authentication code, we encourage you to call us at (586) 276-3000. Our Call Center Representatives can verify if the e-mail is authentic. </P><P><BR>To read more about phishing, and other scams, please <A href="/consumerprotection" target=_blank><STRONG>click here</STRONG></A>.<BR></P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1399
</link>
<pubDate>
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 10:40:27 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Holiday Schedule-2008]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 25, 2008 - <P>Please be advised that we will be closed the following days: </P><P></P><P>&nbsp;</P><UL><LI>Thursday, November 27th, 2008 </LI><LI>Friday, November 28th, 2008 (Open until 5 p.m.) </LI><LI>Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 </LI><LI>Thursday, December 25th, 2008 </LI><LI>Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 (Open until 2 p.m.)</LI></UL>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1243
</link>
<pubDate>
Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:25:56 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[2009 Board Election Nominations]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 24, 2008 - <P >Extra Credit Union will have two seats on our Board of Directors up for re-election in 2009 at our Annual Meeting in March. All members are welcome to nominate another member or themselves for one of these positions by submitting a petition with a minimum of 100 valid signatures from Extra Credit Union members in good standing no later than December 18, 2008.</P><P >&nbsp;</P><P></P><P >For a petition and further instructions, contact Executive Secretary Kerry Hitchcock at (586) 276-3000. The signed petitions must be mailed to Extra Credit Union, Attn: Kerry Hitchcock, 6611 Chicago Road, Warren, MI 48092.</P><P >&nbsp;</P><P></P><P >According the Extra Credit Unions bylaws, if only one person is nominated for each director position, no ballots will be mailed and no nominations will be accepted from the floor at the Annual Meeting. In that case, the nominees will be elected by acclamation. If more than three candidates are nominated and an election is required, official ballots will be mailed to all members in January 2009.</P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1291
</link>
<pubDate>
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 11:02:56 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Service Center Withdrawal Fee Changes]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[November 6, 2008 - <P>As an Extra Credit Union member, you have access to thousands of convenient locations to perform transactions just as if you were at one of our branches through our Family Service Center network. Whether you are at work, home, or your favorite travel destination, your credit union is always nearby! </P><P><BR>As you know, there is a small fee to make a withdrawal at the service center. This fee will remain the same; however effective December 1, 2008, we will begin to process this fee differently on your account.</P><P ><BR>Previously, this fee was posted to your savings account on a monthly basis. <B>Beginning in December fees will be posted to your savings account on a daily basis.</B> This fee will always be deducted from your savings account the next business day regardless of the account type from which the withdrawal was made, such as a checking or money market account. If you make multiple withdrawals in one day, you will see a fee for each withdrawal posted to your account. For example, if you make two withdrawals at a service center in one day, you will have two fees of $1.50 each deducted from your savings account the next business day.</P><P><BR>If you have questions regarding service center fees or need additional information, please call Extra Credit Union at (586) 276-3000 or 1-877-638-7628.<BR></P>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1294
</link>
<pubDate>
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 16:02:18 -0500
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Sterling Heights Service Center Changes]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[October 23, 2008 - The Service Center branch located on 43722 Schoenherr in Sterling Heights has been purchased by Christian Financial Credit Union. This change took affect on October 1, 2008. This branch will still service other credit unions members in the shared branching capacity. Please be advised that this is still a Service Center Office and you can continue to transact here. However, you will notice a change in signage.]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1287
</link>
<pubDate>
Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:32:52 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
<item>
<title>
<![CDATA[Online Banking Updates]]>
</title>
<description>
<![CDATA[July 17, 2008 - <P><STRONG>Online&nbsp;Banking Updates Effective August 7, 2008</STRONG> </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><STRONG> Online Banking same great features, new look and feel!</STRONG> </P><P>&nbsp;</P><BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><P> You will notice a new website address at the top of your browser window </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P ><STRONG >o Old website address</STRONG></P><P >&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.metroconnect.org/onlineserv/HB/Signon.cgi">https://www.metroconnect.org/onlineserv/HB/Signon.cgi</A> </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P ><STRONG >o New website address-</STRONG></P><P >&nbsp;</P><P ><A href="https://www.extracreditunionhb.org/onlineserv/HB/Signon.cgi">https://www.extracreditunionhb.org/onlineserv/HB/Signon.cgi</A> </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>o Please note if you previously had this page bookmarked you will need to update your links. </P></BLOCKQUOTE><P>&nbsp;</P><P><STRONG> Enhanced Login Security Reset </STRONG> </P><BLOCKQUOTE dir=ltr style="MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"><P>o As a result of the name change ALL Online Banking Members must re-enroll in Enhanced Login Security. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>o After the updates are made to the site on August 7, the first time you log into your account you will be prompted to add the extra security. </P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>o You have up to three times to add the extra protection, after that you will be required to add the extra protection before accessing your account.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>o No need to re-select your challenge question and the answer to your question will remain the same. If you have additional questions or need more information, please call us at (586) 276-3000. </P></BLOCKQUOTE>]]>
</description>
<link>
http://www.extracreditunion.org/content1073
</link>
<pubDate>
Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:39:52 -0400
</pubDate>
</item>
</channel>



</rss>
