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Personal Loans

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It’s simple, really. We offer different lending products to answer different needs — helping you make ends meet, check off items on your bucket list, or finance that new solar energy project.

Personal Loan Options

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Unsecured Personal Loan

Get the loan you want — even with no collateral to secure it. Unsecured loans have a higher interest rate, but can be easier to get and have no prepayment penalties.

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Secured Personal Loan

Do you have funds in your Clearwater Credit Union savings share or certificate? You can borrow up to 100% of the amount in your account.

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Payday Alternative Loan (PAL)

Need a little cash to tide you over between paychecks but don’t want to take out a high-cost, high-risk payday loan? Save yourself lots of money in fees and interest with a P.A.L., available in amounts of $200-$1000.

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Personal Line of Credit

Protect yourself from the occasional overdraft or unplanned expense with this revolving line of credit, which provides access to money when you need it, and an interest-free zero balance when you don’t.

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Solar Energy Loan

We have two options for you: the Solar Home Equity Loan and the Unsecured Solar Loan. Lower your utility bill, offset your carbon emissions, and enjoy 90 days before your first payment.

Learn more about solar loans

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SwiftNote In-store Financing

SwiftNote connects you to financing right in the store or office, so it’s easier to purchase what you want when you want it. Use SwiftNote at any participating merchant, including medical providers, retailers, service providers and more.

Learn more about SwiftNote Financing

Computer & Bicycle Loans

Whether you’re working from home, furthering your education, or starting a new job, we can help make sure you have the tools you need to succeed. Finance your computer or bicycle up to $3,500.

Apply for a computer loan

Apply for a bike loan

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Visa Credit Card

With no annual fee, no promotional teases, and rates as low as 7.90% APR*, our Visa credit card is an honest bargain. Looking to build credit? Apply for our share-secured Visa, and start bringing that credit score up.

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Loan Rates

Other Loans1
Other Loans1

Loan Type

APR as low as2

1 All loans subject to approval. Rates, terms & conditions are subject to change and may vary based on creditworthiness, qualifications & collateral conditions.
2 APR = Annual Percentage Rate.
3 For qualifying borrowers. $75,000 loan maximum. No application fee, no origination fee, no pre-payment penalty. Contact us for more information.
4 Payment example: home solar unsecured loan of $30,000 for 240 months at 5.90% APR2 will have a monthly payment of $213.
5 For qualifying borrowers. $20,000 loan maximum. No application fee, no origination fee, no pre-payment penalty. Contact us for more information.
6 Payment example: home energy efficiency unsecured loan of $10,000 for 72 months at 8.00% APR2 will have a monthly payment of $176.
7 Maximum loan amount of $3,500.

The rates and terms shown are effective as of November 1, 2023.

Loan Type

Unsecured

APR as low as2

9.25%

Loan Type

Personal Line of Credit

APR as low as2

7.90%

Loan Type

Payday Alternative Loan

APR as low as2

28.00%

Loan Type

Credit Builder Loan

APR as low as2

3.05% above savings rate 

Loan Type

Certificate Secured

APR as low as2

3.00% above certificate rate

Loan Type

Share Secured

APR as low as2

3.00% above savings rate

Loan Type

Home Solar Unsecured Loan3

APR as low as2

5.90% (240 months4)

Loan Type

Home Energy Efficiency Unsecured Loan5

APR as low as2

8.00% (72 months6)

Loan Type

Computer Loan

APR as low as2

5.00% (18 months7)

Loan Type

Bicycle Loan

APR as low as2

5.00% (18 months7)

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My Loan — Ways to Pay

Yes. If you’re enrolled in Direct Deposit, you can authorize our credit union to deduct your loan payment right from your paycheck.

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Yes, we call that a Periodic Payment. You can authorize our credit union to transfer your loan payment directly from your savings or checking account on a weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly basis — whatever works best for you.

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Yes, you can make an online payment whenever it’s convenient for you — and if you download our mobile app, you can also make payments from your smartphone or tablet.

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Yes, our Voice Response Teller is available 24 hours a day, so you can transfer your loan payment from any touch-tone phone. Just call 406-523-3311 or 1-800-254-1803.

Yes, we have night drop boxes at our branches for just this purpose. Your transaction will be processed on the next business day.

Find a location

Yes, send your payments to:

Clearwater Credit Union
Attention: Universal Associate
3600 Brooks Street
Missoula, MT 59801

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*APR = Annual Percentage Rate.