by Emily Hechler FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
ST. LOUIS, MO (March 9, 2026) – Alltru Credit Union, a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) serving the greater St. Louis area, has been named a Best Credit Builder Loan provider by WalletHub, marking the second consecutive year Alltru has been recognized for helping people rebuild credit safely and affordably.
“We’re proud to help our community improve their credit scores with our Credit Builder loan,” said Laura Woods, Vice President of Brand and Product Strategy at Alltru Credit Union. “As a certified Community Development Financial Institution, it’s our honor and duty to offer affordable products and resources that help our community improve their credit scores. This recognition from WalletHub is affirmation that we are proactively meeting the needs of our community when they need help the most.”
WalletHub’s Best Awards are based on data from federal agencies, research organizations, internal research, and other reputable sources to remain impartial when promoting their findings to customers. By using this objective process, WalletHub’s readers are assured that they receive clear, accurate, and valuable recommendations.
Alltru Credit Union’s Credit Builder Loan is recognized for providing an interest refund to qualified borrowers. The smaller loan amounts create affordable repayment options with terms up to 24 months and no down payment or deposit required. In addition, borrowers who make all their minimum payments on time receive 50% of their interest back at the end of the term, making this loan an empowering option for borrowers to build their credit score.
Alltru was founded in 1968 as a community-owned cooperative to make banking, borrowing, and credit building accessible to everyone. In addition to innovative products like the Credit Builder loan, every Alltru branch offers free counseling from Certified Credit Union Financial Counselors to ensure that members have tangible opportunities to improve their financial position and future.
For more information about Alltru Credit Union and its Credit Builder Loan, visit https://alltrucu.org/loans-credit-cards/personal-loans/credit-builder-loan/./.
About Alltru Credit Union
Alltru Federal Credit Union was chartered in 1968 as District 837 Credit Union by the International Association of Machinist Union members employed by McDonnell Douglas in North County St. Louis. Alltru is full-service Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) whose mission is to improve the financial well-being of its members. With over 40,500 members and more than $380 million in assets, Alltru has provided members with a full line of dependable financial products and services for 58 years. For more information about Alltru Credit Union, visit https://alltrucu.org/.
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Media Contact:
Laura Woods – Vice President of Brand and Product Strategy (636) 916-8303; lwoods@alltrucu.org