A hearty congratulations to Carl and Pamela Barkema of Onondaga. American 1 is paying off their $8,800 Ford F250 loan thanks to our big payment-free auto loan promotion in September.
The Barkemas have been members since 1989, and remember getting their first loan with American 1 – a four-wheeler to take up north.
In September, the Barkemas used their truck to finance an outdoor wood stove to heat their home. They were deciding between a signature loan or a secured loan using their vehicle. Carl and Pamela made the right decision, because American 1 is paying off their loan completely.
When we called and talked to Carl, he couldn’t believe what he was hearing. He only remembered vaguely what the promotion involved.
“I thought maybe it was to pay off all the interest,” Carl said. “It surprised me to hear that the whole thing was being paid off.”
“It’s like having an extra $180 a month for the next five years,” Pamela said.
The Barkemas are using their new-found money to purchase a hi-def TV.
We held a little celebration for them at the Home Office Tuesday morning. Check out pictures on our Flickr photo gallery, and congratulate the Barkemas if you see them around.
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