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Financial Counseling and Education for Credit Union Members
The financial counseling offered through Accel and GreenPath works to build individual member fiscal responsibility and improve bottom line results. Accel, GreenPath's flagship financial counseling program, now has a sister product called the GreenPath models. The common denominator for all GreenPath products is high quality financial counseling and education.
GreenPath was founded in 1961 by the Michigan Credit Union League for the sole purpose of providing financial education and counseling to credit unions. GreenPath is a charter member of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling and is accredited by the Council on Accreditation. GreenPath, Inc. is a public 501c3 organization and its mission is: Through financial knowledge and expertise, we enable people to enjoy a better quality of life.
Many credit union members are desperately seeking help to deal with debt. If quality financial counseling that leads to reducing loan losses through a debt management plan appeals to your credit union, the Accel and GreenPath product lines are worth a review. GreenPath offers high-level counseling with features to fit every credit union's budget.The financial counseling and education options offered through Accel and GreenPath allow you to choose the program that is right for you and your members.
Accel and GreenPath deliver value through loyalty and long-term revenue. The programs help create more creditworthy members who will return to the credit union for their next loan. All loan declines, risk-based pricing, and courtesy pay issues are opportunities for your credit union to help members improve their financial position.
GreenPath creates products that meet the needs of all credit unions. With a network of branch offices nationwide and a national call center, adding a financial counseling team to your credit union is within your reach and your budget.
High Quality Financial Counseling
The financial counseling offered by Accel/GreenPath is designed to meet the individual needs of your members. Members can be counseled right away through our immediate approach to counseling. When a member is ready, so are we.
Debt Management Plan
Accel/GreenPath sets itself apart by offering a full service debt management plan that can include both secured and unsecured debt. The plan provides a safety net that allows members to repay debts.
Budget Counseling
Helping members develop a budget and manage debt is at the core of the Accel/GreenPath program.
Credit Report Review
Accel/GreenPath counselors guide members through their credit report to help them understand how to read the report, how to dispute inaccurate information, what variables are used to determine a credit score, and ways to improve the credit score.
Housing Counseling
Accel/GreenPath counselors are HUD-approved experts who assist first-time home buyers, those who are behind on payments, and members who are considering home equity products or mortgage loans.
Financial Education
Whether members want to improve their finances through counseling or on their own, Accel/GreenPath is ready to help. Our financial education learning tools are designed to help members learn in the manner most suitable for them.
