Doing What Makes Sense

In March 2020, Buchanan Redmond of Clinton, Mississippi, walked into a HOPE branch to discuss opening an account. Redmond wanted to set an example for his son by setting goals and accomplishing them. He rapidly found multiple ways to take advantage of all that HOPE had to offer. First, he consolidated outstanding medical debt with a share secured loan. Then, he tapped a Borrow and Save loan to pay off his vehicle. With each step, he deepened his relationship with HOPE and ultimately qualified for a $315,000 mortgage. With assistance from HOPE, Redmond became a first-time homebuyer. “I just did what made sense, and HOPE made sense financially,” said Redmond. Since becoming a HOPE member-owner, he has referred several family members to the credit union and is coaching his brother through the same steps.