FAQs

TruStage Insurance

Why did TruStage (through Heartland FCU) decide to mail me this information?
How did they get my name?
What if I don’t want to receive insurance offers in the mail?
Where can I learn more about TruStage?
What is TruStage?
How do they address privacy?
When I call the toll-free number, am I going to get a high-pressured insurance agent who will try to talk me into buying something I don’t want?

General

What information do I need for a direct deposit or automatic withdrawal?
I cancelled my gym membership but it continues to come out of my account. What can I do?
What is Heartland FCU's routing number?
Do you take cash?
Do you run credit checks for loans?
How do I become a member?
Is there a comparison site for credit cards?

Credit Scores

Why do financial institutions use FICO scores?
Are there other names for FICO scores?
What does my credit score need to be to get a loan?
Is there a difference between a "credit score" and a "FICO score"?
How can I get my credit report?

Mortgages

Is there a limit to a VA loan?
Can I get FHA financing for a rental/investment property?
Can I get FHA financing for a condo?
Why should I consider FHA financing for my home mortgage?
What is the FHA loan limit?
Can I refinance into an FHA mortgage?
What is a VA loan?

LifePerks

I've been in the LifePerks program for about a year and I received a bill for my AAA or Sam's Club membership, what do I do with it?
How long will it take to get my AAA or Sam's Club Membership?
I want to join LifePerks, but I already have a AAA or Sam's Club membership.
It's been longer than 4-6 weeks and I still don't have my membership.
A family member of mine already has LifePerks but we have different member numbers. Am I eligible?
Can I have a secondary person on my membership?
Can I upgrade my Sam's Club or AAA membership?
Can I switch from a AAA membership to a Sam's Club or vice versa?
How do I receive my Amazon.com Gift Card?
How do I redeem my Amazon Gift Card?
What information do I need if I choose the 2 boxes of checks?
I have more than one member number. Can I combine the two to meet the qualifications for a LifePerks reward?

Monumental Life Insurance

Do I automatically receive the no-cost basic insurance?
Must I buy additional coverage in order to get the AD&D; no-cost basic coverage?
Does this cover on-the-job accidents?
How much additional coverage is available? Can I also insure my family?
Must I take a medical exam or answer health questions?
I bought additional coverage and received "Added Benefits." What does this mean?
Is there an age cut off?
When does my coverage begin?`
What does "common carrier" mean?
How long does it take before I receive my Insurance Coverage Document?
What if I decide to cancel?
How will I be billed?
How do I file a claim?
How long will it take to process my claim?
Who is the plan administrator?

Chip Cards

Will the chip-enabled cards look the same?
What is a chip card and why am I getting one?
When will I receive my chip-enabled card?
What do I do when I receive my new chip-enabled card?
What happens to my current automatic payments?
Why are chip card transactions more secure?
How do I use my chip card in stores?
What should I expect when using my chip card at ATMs?
Can I still pay in store or use an ATM if I don't have a chip card?
Can I still use my chip card at a non-chip-enable ATM or merchant terminal?
What does a chip-enabled merchant terminal look like?
What does a chip-enabled ATM look like?
How do I know if a merchant terminal accepts chip cards?
What if the terminal or ATM doesn't accept chip cards?
Where can I use my chip card?
When will I be able to use my chip card at all merchant and ATM locations?
Can I use my chip card outside of the US?
What is EMV?
Do the chip-enabled cards offer contactless payments?
How do I know if I have a chip card?
Can I use my chip-enabled card over the phone or online?
Can my data from the chip-enabled card be stolen and fraudulently used?
Do I still need to notify HFCU if I plan to travel?
Do I need a protection sleeve or wallet?
Why didn't I receive a new chip card?