Safeguard Your Finances

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Your financial protection is of utmost importance at DECU. Your password is the key to your private information, so we’ve gathered tips to help you keep it strong.


  • Keep it 8 - 15 characters long (the longer, the better)
  • Be unique and stay away from dictionary words
  • Use a creative mix of symbols, uppercase, and lowercase letters
  • Pick a phrase and incorporate shortcut codes and/or acronyms (ex. 2BorNot2B-ThatIsThe?)
  • Use different passwords for different platforms and store them in a secure password keeper

It’s also a great idea to change your password every so often and never write it down. For more tips on digital security, visit the Fraud section on our website’s homepage.


MythBusters: First-Time Home Buyers

Myth: I need a 20% down payment.

Fact: At DECU, we offer low down payment options including conventional loans with as little as 3% down and a 5:5 ARM with 10% down and no PMI.

Myth: I must be on the mortgage documents to be included on the home’s title deed.

Fact: You do not need to be listed on the mortgage to be included on the deed. For example, if your partner has better credit and your mortgage rate would be lower, you may list one person on the mortgage but both people on the deed. However, anyone listed on the mortgage must be listed on the deed.

Myth: I am required to do a home inspection.

Fact: No, we do not require a home inspection, but we do require an appraisal to be completed before funding a loan. You may want to get a home inspection for peace of mind.

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Check out our Home Buying Guide at DominionEnergyCU.org

Scholarships (Continued)
Heath E. Means, parent – Heath J. Means, Luthersburg
Jonathan McCullough, parent – Tammy McCullough, Pittsburgh
Kaylee Sadowski, parent – Joseph Sadowski, Luthersburg
Kolby Allen, parent – Bill Allen, Sabinsville
Michael G. Buriok, parent – Michael W. Buriok, Delmont
South Carolina
Alex Fischer, parent – Paul Fischer, EOB Charleston
Allison Paige Thompson, parent – Herbert Clinton Thompson Jr., Florence
Alyssa Blocker, parent – Jason Blocker, VC Summer
Arjun Verma, parent – Ajay Verma, Cayce
Carly Lowery, grandparent – Doug Gettys, Columbia
Collin Palmer, parent – Monique Palmer, EOB Charleston
Daniel Herlong, parent – Glenn Herlong, Johnston
David Perry, parent – Shannon Perry, Cayce
Drake Howle, parent – Scott Howle, McMeekin Station
Ethan Shier, parent – Darrell R. Shier, Cayce
Hannah Wilson, parent – Richard A. Wilson, Jasper
Joanna Wallen, parent – Nicholas Wallen, Cope Plant
Lauren E. Oliver, parent – Beshshunda Blackette, Central Lab
Lawrence Mallett, parent – Colleen Mallett, Cayce
Madelyn Huffstetler, parent – Neil Huffstetler, Columbia
Mary Butler, parent – Adrian Butler, Columbia
Mary Hamrick, parent – Karrie Jones, Gastonia
Nathan Lee Corley, parent – Henry I. Corley, Greystone
Patrick Jacob McGhee, parent – Ryan McGhee, Charleston Gas Ops
Pranav Guntupalli, parents – Sreeni and Suneetha Guntupalli, Cayce
Priyanka Doneparthi, parents – VamsiKrishna and Surekha Doneparthi, Operations Support Center
Ryan Schrank, parent – Stephen Schrank, Cayce
Sarah Moss, parent – Parks Moss, Beaufort
Sean C. Wright, parent – Adrienne Wright, Cayce
Texas
Heath L. Williams, parent – Krisha Williams, Mansfield
Utah
Hadleigh Pugmire, grandparent – Kent Pugmire, Utah Center
Kayden Tranter, parent – Callie Whitney, Moab
Samyak Verma, parent – Shilpi Verma, Salt Lake City
Virginia
Aiden Grant, parent – Keith Grant, Grayland
Alekzander Massiah, parent – Andrea Massiah, Richmond
Alexis Jones, parent – Ronnie Jones, Buckingham
Allison Pristas, parent – George Pristas, Innsbrook
Alyssa Askew, parent – Clarence Askew, Darbytown
Amanda Pearson, parent – David Pearson, Innsbrook
Andion Sophia Dizon, parent – Julius Dizon, 600 Canal Place
Antonio “A.J.” Sunkins Jr., stepparent – Kourtnie Sunkins, Tredegar
Beau Sandino, parent – Phillip Sandino, Ashburn
Burke Codemo, grandparent – Loretta Codemo, OJRP
Calvin Pugh, parent – Calvin Pugh, North Anna
Caroline Bell, parent – David Bell, Richmond
Chase Garrett, parent – Wesley Garrett, Grayland
Chelsea R. Divers, grandparent – Gene Divers, Fredericksburg
Christopher Griffith, parent – Brian Griffith, Tredegar
Courtney Barnes-Hunter, grandparent – Michael Barnes, North Anna
Courtney Croasdale, parent – Edward Croasdale, Magnolia
Darien Cox, parent – Lakesha M. Turner, 8th & Main
Dylan Archer, parent – David Archer, Chesterfield Power Station
Elizabeth Colston, parent – Michael Colston, West Broad Street
Emily Bricken Evans, aunt – Katherine Farmer, 600 Canal Place
Emily Frame, parent – Paul Frame, 8th & Main
Emma Rolling, stepparent – Troy Springer, 8th & Main
Emma Walker, parent – Joseph A. Walker, 600 Canal Place

Moneyline Summer 2020