Investing in Prosperity

In 1994, HOPE made its first small business loan in Hughes, Arkansas. Fast forward to 2021 and HOPE continued to support investment in this Arkansas Delta town. Local resident Lincoln Barnett was looking to purchase an investment property to generate additional income. He found a duplex, however, he lacked a lender to finance the purchase of it. While Barnett had an established credit history, he did not have a relationship with another financial institution. His realtor suggested he reach out to Hope Credit Union. Barnett contacted the team in West Memphis where he found the loan process seamless. “The HOPE staff was accommodating in the loan process, and they explained everything as we went along.” Barnett recently welcomed his tenants home. After closing the mortgage loan, Barnett received numerous offers from other lenders in the mail but rejected them, insisting on banking with HOPE.