CCU Introduces A New Member Service: HomeAdvantage

Waukegan, IL, December 18, 2015: Purchasing and/or selling a home can be a challenging process, especially for those looking to do so for the first time. No matter the situation, dealing with real estate is not always a clear cut and dry process. That's why Consumers Credit Union (CCU, $883 Million, Waukegan, ) is proud to offer its new real estate service, HomeAdvantage. This FREE service, made available to Members of the Credit Union, serves as a resource for those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the home buying/selling process.

"Purchasing or selling your home in today's real estate market can be a daunting experience," said Sean M. Rathjen, CCU CEO. "With a process already inundated with many ins and outs, we often find ourselves searching for a tool, service, or professional to make it more manageable. HomeAdvantage serves just that purpose. Whether you are buying or selling a property, it helps you throughout the entire real estate process. It provides everything you need to move forward with confidence and peace of mind."

HomeAdvantage is a free service offered through Consumers Mortgages in cooperation with CU Realty. Those Members who use the program are offered certain benefits as part of the service. These benefits include the ability to search for a home, find a reliable agent, research critical neighborhood information, and receive tailored listing alerts. Members who use the service also have the opportunity to earn rebates as part of the HomeAdvantage program.

Members looking to enroll in the Consumers Mortgages HomeAdvantage program simply need to visit ccu.mycuhomeadvantage.com. There, participants of the service can work through the home buying/selling process at their leisure while following the easy to understand steps outlined on the site.

For more information regarding the Consumers Mortgages HomeAdvantage Program, please contact Gil Chavez, CCU's Director of Mortgage Lending, at (847) 837-7917. Consumers Credit Union is Member-owned with offices in Waukegan, Mundelein, Round Lake Beach, Gurnee, North Waukegan, Volo, Palatine, Northbrook and Schaumburg and can be found online at www.myconsumers.org.