We started out as the Decatur Caterpillar Employees Credit Union in 1956. Back then people couldn't borrow money from banks, only businesses could. It was hard to save enough to buy a house or car (still is). So, they organized a credit union where they could deposit part of each paycheck (in a shoebox). The credit union would loan that money out to other employees in need. The loans would be paid back with a little from each check. The interest they paid on the loans was returned to the savers as dividends.
Financial services are more sophisticated now than just savings and personal loans but the concept is the same. By pooling your resources and working together cooperatively everyone benefits.
In the 1980's we left Caterpillar's Accounting Department for a new building, changed our name to Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, and opened up our membership to more than just Caterpillar employees and their families. Since then we merged with 1st Community Credit Union (originally started by Mueller employees) and Route 1 Credit Union in Paris, IL, opened more offices, and have grown to a $250 million financial institution.
Changes to the Property Value could change the results in a significant way. Lendersa® sliders allow you to make fast changes to explore your financing options.
You can change the property value by moving the Property Value slider up or down or by entering a new Property Value manually in the Property Value box.
When you change the Property Value, only the LTV will change, and the Loan Amount will remain the same Loan Amount.
Other advanced sliders’ options are available with Lendersa® Advanced Calculator
CloseChanges to the loan amount, even so slightly, could change the results in a significant way. Lendersa® sliders allow you to make fast changes to explore your financing options.
The Loan Amount Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the Loan Amount slider. (The LTV will change, and the Property Value will remain unchanged).
The LTV Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the LTV slider. (The Property Value will remain unchanged).
Other advanced options are available with Lendersa® Advanced Calculator
CloseLTV is the abbreviation of Loan To Value, and it is the ratio between the Loan Amount and the Property Value. The formula to calculate LTV is Loan Amount divided by the property value. 
Example: Loan Amount $300,000, Property value $400,000 
Changes to the LTV, even so slightly, could change the results in a significant way. Lendersa® sliders allow you to make fast changes to explore your financing options.
The Loan Amount Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the Loan Amount slider. (The LTV will change, and the Property Value will remain unchanged).
The LTV Slider
Change the Loan Amount by moving the LTV slider. (The Property Value will remain unchanged).
Other advanced options are available with Lendersa® Advanced Calculator
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