Connect First Credit Union Programs:
Member Support
If you're facing financial challenges as a result of COVID-19 and the resulting economic downturn, we’d like to help. Please reach out directly to your local branch to discuss your available options. They will work with you to explore every option possible to assist you through this challenging time.
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Agriculture Member Support
If you’re an agricultural producer and facing
financial challenges as a result of COVID-19, we’d like to help.
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CUDGC Guarantee
As your financial partner, you can also trust that your money is safe with us. Deposits are 100% guaranteed by the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation.
Government Programs:
Increased Credit for Farmers, Agri-Food Sector
With Farm Credit Canada, producers, agribusinesses and food processors are to receive a deferral of principal and interest payments for up to six months for existing loans, or a deferral of principal payments for up to 12 months. Access to an additional credit line up to $500,000.
Government Programs We Can Help You With:
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
CEBA is a federal government loan program that provides small and medium-sized businesses with a limited-time, interest-free loan of up to $40,000.
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Export Development Canada (EDC) Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP)
The Export Development Canada (EDC) Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) offers businesses financial relief by providing a loan of up to $6.25 million for short-term liquidity.
Business members from all divisions of Connect First Credit Union can now apply for the EDC BCAP.
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Helpful Articles & Tools:
YMCA Calgary
Our community partners over at the YMCA have pulled together lots of resources to support your mind, body and spirit and help you through these challenging times.
Money Talks Webinars
If you’d like to learn more about managing your money, these webinars are updated weekly and cover topics from understanding CERB, to mortgage deferrals.
Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) COVID-19 Updates
The Canadian Credit Union Association has compiled a list of topics and resources to help you navigate the COVID-19 outbreak. Whether you're a personal, or business member.