First Northern Credit Union was established in 1944 to serve Commonwealth Edison Company employees and family members and has grown to serve people throughout northern Illinois. First Northern members enjoy higher savings rates, lower loan rates, low or no fees on many services and much more.
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Amazonia Thunda @amazoniathunda
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1 Star Rating
I wish the poo emoji were listed under the rating section. To be honest, that would be too good of a rating for this company. But if you value your sanity, avoid this company at all costs. This company makes the devil seem like an honest businessman. They thrive in deceptive practices. Addressing their wrongdoing and asking for corrections is a deal-breaker for them. They will blacklist you, ignore your requests, and never provide you with documents validating their claims. Yet, you will continue to accrue negative remarks on your credit. This is being done intentionally. My loan is current, and they are reporting me late. I asked for a bill payment history report but never received it. This company needs to be audited and brought up on charges for what they are doing. If I could post the correspondence among them and me, you would be surprised. How hard is it for them to send documents supporting their claim if they have nothing to hide? This company should no longer be in business. They ignore you for a reason; they refuse to provide documents pertaining to your account for a reason. It's sad to say that they are getting away with this and playing with consumers' livelihoods. If you would like to see what I am dealing with, I will gladly send it to you.
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Zoran Zoran @zoranknez77
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Run away from this credit union. I have never had such a poor experience with professionals in my life. I have been working in the auto industry for 20 years, and I know exactly how to respect a client and how to strive for customer service satisfaction. However, I have never seen such non-compliance, bad behavior, and dishonesty with any other financial institution.
I worked with Rosa Espinoza from First Northern Credit Union regarding an auto loan. I have excellent and strong credit with several car loans already paid off, and every auto payment was made on time without a single problem in my life. But they just don't want to provide good customer service, and they don't care if they promise everything will be good and smooth over the phone when they do pre-qualification, only to persuade you to fill out a credit application. Then they switch the bait, and they didn't call for 5 days regarding the decision. They have a hard inquiry on my credit score, and after five days, she told me in a bad way that I am not approved, and she lied to me about some excuses.
Worst customer service I have ever had.
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daspicydiva @daspicydiva
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I refinanced my vehicle in ‘21 w FNCU and tbh I had a good loan officer Syria so I was pretty much satisfied w every bit of service she offered and sold me. Since then I’ve never had any issue with this bank, my payments have always been timely, motor insurance in check. Fast forward to October ‘24 I noticed an adjustment of $2,070 added to my balance. I reached out to them and I was told they had tried to send me several mails so they were forced to purchase insurance on my behalf because my insurance was cancelled in August, I said no, I’ve insurance so I reached out to my insurance company and found out that my insurance was indeed cancelled because the credit card they had on file had expired and was unable to be charged. I repurchased a new policy immediately and reached out back to FNCU making them aware of the situation and why my insurance was cancelled, I also told them the reason they were unable to reach me is because my job required me to travel a-lot (Travel RN) and I moved homes so I must have missed their mails. Tell me why these greedy people issued me a refund of $1,214 and charged me $856 for not having insurance for 2 months, (bear in mind this vehicle is in amazing condition) and had the nerve to tell me they could reverse the remainder if I provided proof for the period of August to October, which means they could actually issue a full refund of the total $2,070 but chose not to. I requested to speak to someone by the name Chris Durkin and a Kathy Waner and they both with so much sarcasm in their responses said there was nothing they could do to assist. They offered me the option to paying the $856 in a lump sum, a 12 month equal pay or extending my loan term. I laughed in my mind saying to myself do these greedy bunch think I’ll watch you rob me of $856, past interest made of thousands of dollars, then let you extend my maturity to even make more money off me, you must think you’re speaking to an illiterate or think every black person in America is broke and foolish. I requested to pay off the loan, because what rubbish? I could’ve paid this loan off a long time ago but like I said earlier I was pleased, had no inconveniences at all, didn’t even mind purchasing a new vehicle with them, so I didn’t mind running the account. Now this was the height of their foolery, I purchased GAP for the period of my loan term (valid till Nov ‘27), I reach out back to them, I’ve scheduled for this loan to be paid off and since I had GAP in place, what’s going to happen to the unused portion of my GAP insurance, these thieves had the never again to tell me I didn’t qualify for a refund because I didn’t cancel in the first 90 days! I said what? Why would I cancel something I was still using and needed in place? Why is your policy different from all others on the market? You can’t refund me for something unused but had the nerve to charge me for a period I didn’t have insurance and no mishap was recorded on this vehicle? See the pattern here? Pls if any one intends to purchase a loan policy from this company, please be careful! I thought to come on here to share my experience so no one else falls a victim of their theft.
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todd houston @salty1dog
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2 Star Rating
Ridiculously rude customer service. This lady just did not want to be there and was of no help. I have spoken to her twice in the past and the result was the same: rude and just did not want to help at all. FNCU should take a look at who they put in charge of customer service for credit cards. Shaking my head.
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dacauze @dacauze
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First Northern Credit Union is the most unprofessional financial institution that I have had to deal with. Michael Murphy is unprofessional and fake. Please do not refinance your auto loan with this institution. Their web payment site intentionally delays your "web payment" by at least 2-3 business days so that you payments never reflect the day you pay. Instead, it will reflect the day that FNCU clears they system. Example, if you payment is due on 4/10 and your pay on 4/30 on their Web Payment site to avoid your payment being recorded 30 days late on the credit bureaus. FNCU will actually record as being paid on 5/3 or 5/4. And FNCU will take the liberty of recording you payment as 30 days late to damage your credit and add additional fee's to your account. Michael Murphy will act like he does not understand what you’re saying. And "all Financial Intuitions operate in the same way." This is untrue. I refinanced my loan from Well Fargo Dealer Services and immediately regretted this decision. Wells Fargo Dealer Services has a professional website with the ability to record payments the day and time that they are made on their site so this funny business with delaying your payment does not happen. I have had Auto Loans with Lexus Financial Services and Bank of America as well. So, this double talking fake information that Michael Murphy is trying to explain is fake and incorrect. FNCU is in the business of adding fees to your account unnecessarily. He will attempt to run your credit without your consent. This will result in a hard credit inquiry on your credit that you didn't authorize. This will cause additional harm to your credit and financial payment history. This guy really is operating against you. Please do not do business with FNCU. They will entice you to start a loan or refinance a loan with them by offering low rates. However, their business model is to over charge you with fees and damage your credit so that you have no other option than to deal with them. This is really a crooked organization the worst that I have ever dealt with. I recommend against doing any business with this fraudulent institution.
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marrington6987 @marrington6987
I recently encountered an issue with Michael Murphy myself. I contacted the district manager, Diana, to file a complaint about his behavior. However, I was surprised to hear that this is NOT typical of him. I suspect he may have treated other people the same way. Because he even answers the phone as if he’s annoyed that you’re calling. Throughout our conversation, I remained patient despite his rudeness, to respect the fact he's an elder and maybe there's a communication barrier, language, or culture barrier that may be causing the communication issues. Unfortunately, it became apparent that he was simply rude and inconsiderate. It's clear that he should retire, he’s over his position and the branch just allows him to behave this way.
As the conversation progressed, Michael began raising his voice and refused to answer any more of my questions, dismissing me disrespectfully. I have accounts with six other credit card companies, including Premier Bank, and I have NEVER been mistreated by any of them. They have all been willing to assist me in preventing any damage to my credit. It's disappointing that a credit union, which I would expect to provide better treatment, has failed to do so. In fact, after reviewing numerous complaints from other customers, it seems that the issue often stems from the loan department, where Michael is the only point of contact. Many customers have expressed concerns about the quality of customer service, and all signs point to Michael's department. This behavior needs to be addressed, as it is completely unacceptable for customers to be treated in this manner. Furthermore, the rights of customers and the protection of their credit should be prioritized. Michael shows no willingness to assist me and is even dishonest. I asked him three times about my options, and he insisted that I had none. He mentioned that the only assistance he could offer would be in the event of my death, which I later discovered was untrue, there are other options for me. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, this is against the law, as it denies the customer a fair chance to protect their credit.
I have never had any issues with this bank before, but if no action is taken, I will file a complaint against this organization for allowing discriminatory behavior from an employee and violating customer rights. Thank you for providing this opportunity to share my review, as it confirms that I am not the only one who has been treated poorly, spoken down to, and lied to by Michael Murphy. It is concerning that no one has reprimanded him for his behavior, which I am certain goes against the company's policies regarding employee conduct.
During my conversation with Michael, I requested to speak to a supervisor at 3:12 p.m. He informed me that she might not be available to speak with me that day. However, both he and the supervisor reviewed my account together when Michael finally presented me with the alternative option I had initially requested. Now I have to wait until the 22nd to speak with someone regarding my situation, despite the urgency. This should not be allowed, at this point he has two customers complaints and nothing is being done about it.
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derrick_superstar @derrick_superstar
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2 Star Rating
These guys are shysters. I've been getting secretly charged an "inactivity fee" for $9.00 every quarter. They don't appreciate that someone has money in their banking business to help them continue being established, but quick to charge fees. I also was able to google a boatload of hidden fees they have listed to scam people. I'm glad I caught it now and will never bank with this corrupt agency.
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richard sager @rickydare
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5 Star Rating
My son is in the Air Force. We purchased a truck for him, and as unwealthy as military soldiers are we both put our name on the loan. Having never heard of First Northern, it was the company our dealer goes through. We were very happy with this company and the more I looked into them, I never realized they had a beautiful facility across the city near us. One thing lead to another and one of the loan managers contacted me to follow up. I talked about consolidating tax payments, credit cards and tuition costs. David got everything that could stress a person out with a terrific home equity loan. He worked around so many hurdles that were stressing me out and was in contact with me almost daily. The reason for this review. I am happier with his work, the employees I have met, the rates and personal service I have received then the bank that the purchased our home with. Amazingly happy with a perfect deal.
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Shane @ucm2010
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3 Star Rating
I have taken out a loan from First Northern Credit Union in the past, before I signed up with Fifth Third Bank. I can't say I have any real problems with this credit union; the only reason I give it an overall rating of three stars is because I owe them money, which is generally an unhappy relationship. Moreover, I cannot say it is the worst loan company to be serviced by nor is it the best, but I have only ever taken out two loans in my lifetime. The interest rate is not terrible, but could be lower, and they are lenient with you and your current situations if you cannot pay them back promptly.
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justus jackson @gsxr12
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I was really impressed with First Northern Credit Union when I was shopping for a loan to purchase a car. Of all the places that I visited, First Northern was definitely the friendliest, had a really great staff, and they also gave me a really good interest rate which is what made me want to go with them! While I didn't use CarQuotes.com to find my vehicle, during the process I did learn that they are partners with that website to help you get price quotes before you go to the seller or dealership.
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Michael M @redstagl
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First Northern Credit Union is an excellent Credit Union that excels in customer service. This credit union if you ask me has written the book on customer service. They are very polite, answer all your questions in a way you can understand, and make you feel like a valued member instead of just another dollar sign. Most importantly, they speak perfect English, all too often with a huge bank now, the service is outsourced and it can be very difficult to understand or communicate your needs. First Northern Credit Union offers very nice rewards for their Visa that you usually cannot find otherwise on balance transfer cards, like cash back or double reward points. They offer many ATMs in convenient locations for me and even have an iOS app you can download and I believe one for android users as well. If you are looking for an outstanding credit union and are eligible, look no further than First Northern Credit Union.
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Carrie @CSteig
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5 Star Rating
If someone told me I'd be using a credit union to help me with a car loan, I would have told them they were crazy. But I'm glad I was wrong. First Northern Credit Union is great! I got a recommendation from the dealer to go to them, and figured, “Why not check it out?” Overall, they made the process so easy. There was minimal hassle and their rates were more than fair. There was a slight hiccup right after I got the car, but they were on top of it and helped clear things up so easily! I am really glad I reached out and tried something different. These guys have definitely made it worth it for me.
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Gregory Hays @gregoryh1
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I was really impressed with First Northern Credit Union when I was shopping for a loan to purchase a car. Of all the places that I visited, First Northern was definitely the friendliest, had a really great staff, and they also gave me a really good interest rate which is what made me want to go with them! While I didn't use CarQuotes.com to find my vehicle, during the process I did learn that they are partners with that website to help you get price quotes before you go to the seller or dealership. I went in person to apply and gave them all my info so they could do the underwriting, and I was approved with a check in hand two days later! Overall, I would definitely recommend these guys. They make me remember why I stay away from big banks!
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Drew McMartin @gannon604
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I really love First North credit union. As a Northwestern alumni I was able to join right away. Pretty much every ATM in the world is no-fee, though, and they have a simple online facility for depositing checks. The interest rates on checking are pretty sweet, too. Honestly I think everyone needs to join a credit union. It basically means you are all part-owners of the financial cooperative. And because they are all not-for-profit, you earn higher savings rates, pay lower loan rates and appreciate eliminated or fewer service fees. Big banks like Chase will rape you with their fees and interest charges, so why put up with them when you have another way? It can be a little less convenient but in the long run it is definitely worth it because you can save so much more money.
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Sarah hanson @sarah187g5t
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I have been with First Northern Credit Union in Chicago since the fall of 2009, and they are absolutely wonderful to work with. They are right down the street from my house, which is always a super plus, especially during the winter months. Back when I was house-shopping, they actually recommended some really good realtors so that I didn’t have to take on that daunting challenge alone. Once I had settled on a place (my current house) they took it from there, helping me with loans, financing and all of the paperwork. It was a relatively painless process from start to finish, because they really understand the customers’ needs, and we customers really appreciate when someone goes that extra mile to make sure that we're cared for. So the customer service aspect is superb and I always recommend First Northern Credit Union to anyone who is looking to open a bank account, or is seeking a loan or financing.
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Joel Sprague @joelsfood
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Several years ago I was buying my first home and I needed a cashier's check for the remains of the down payment (after the earnest money, of course). What I found was that of the various credit unions in the area, most of them did not offer cashier’s checks. This seemed very strange to me, but as I needed one, I figured I couldn’t fight it, and had to look around and find a solution. What I came to, after many calls, was First Northern CU. After calling around and finding First Northern (whose manager was EXTREMELY helpful over the phone), I went by during my lunch break at work. Two minutes later, I was out with a cashier’s check drawn against my account with another CU on the other side of the country. I could not believe how quick and easy this was, after how much trouble I had finding a credit union that would give me a cashier’s check at all. I highly recommend banking with First Northern.
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