Additional Financial Assistance Options
We provide flexible financial assistance options designed to support members during a potential government shutdown or other temporary disruptions.
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In the event of a government shutdown, we’re here to help you. Our Financial Assistance Loan1, available to Andrews Federal members, offers quick and convenient relief—apply easily through Digital Banking or at your local branch. Just mention “Financial Assistance Loan” when you apply.
Learn about the loan's details, including how to access your funds and manage payments.
Qualified borrowers can delay their first payment for up to 90 days after loan disbursement. Interest will continue to accrue during the deferral period.
Loan disbursement time varies, but approved members typically receive funds within a few business days, depending on the product and documentation.
Yes. You must be a current Andrews FCU member with at least a $5 deposit into a Base Share Savings account.
Depending on the loan product, we may be able to adjust your payment due date to align with your financial schedule.
Yes, late fees are applied once the loan exceeds its grace period, which varies depending on the loan type. Interest accrues daily depending on the loan type. Mortgage loans follow an amortization schedule and Credit Cards use an Average Daily Balance (ADB) method.
Average Daily Balance Method
Ignoring the debt may result in further collection efforts including reporting late payments to the credit reporting agencies, repossession, foreclosure and/or assigning the account to a collection attorney or agency. Do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced counselors for assistance.
We report accounts as late to the credit bureaus after the loan payment is more than 30 days past due.
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1Financial Assistance Loan: APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Offer effective as of January 27, 2026, and subject to change. Must be a member of the credit union to open any loan account. Terms and conditions vary based on creditworthiness and qualifications. Subject to credit approval. Additional restrictions may apply. Your actual payment will be based on your loan amount, payment frequency, and term. Sample Payment: $5,000 for 24 months at a fixed interest rate of 6.00% = payment of $222.71. A previous government paystub or furlough notice must be provided. This offer is available to members directly impacted by a hardship or layoff. Deferred payment is a period of time during which a borrower is permitted to temporarily postpone making regular monthly payments. The debt is not forgiven; however regular payments are suspended until a later time. Interest continues to accrue at your contractual interest rate. Excluded from deferred payment option: Credit Cards, Overdraft Line of Credit, Premier Line of Credit, Cash To Go, Business Line of Credit, Business New Auto, Business Used Auto, Business Signature Loan and Business Credit Card.
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