Westcountry Savings And Loans

Affordable Loans and Savings for Cornerstone Residents

Cornerstone are pleased to partner with Westcountry Savings and Loans.

Westcountry Savings and Loans are a credit union. That is, a member owned, not for profit co-operative offering a truly local alternative to traditional banking and credit institutions. They work with Cornerstone and other social housing partners in the South West to create CUSP (Credit Union Sustainability Partnership), providing affordable loans and savings accounts to residents.

Membership is free and you can sign up online at Westcountry Savings and Loans. Be sure to select “Cornerstone resident” when you’re asked about membership eligibility. Alternatively, you can join over the phone by calling 0800 304 7041.

They offer a range of financial services including:

• Savings – making it simple and straightforward to get into the savings habit
• Christmas Savings – ideal if you want to save a regular sum to help towards the costs of Christmas
• Junior Savings – it’s never too soon to start saving

Westcountry Savings and Loans can offer significant savings on loans compared to other lenders.

More information on credit unions, along with a wide range of financial guidance, can be found on  Money Saving Expert.