Meet Chip Vanover of Bethany, Oklahoma – a 2020 Chevy Silverado driver and the latest winner of The TFCU Great Auto Loan Payoff. Over the years, Chip has trusted TFCU with multiple auto loans – six or seven, by his count – and his loyalty isn’t by accident. It’s built on trust, convenience and a personal connection.
For Chip, getting preapproved for his auto loan is the way to go. “I usually get preapproved before I go car shopping,” said Chip. “I look at what I want, call the credit union and find out what I can qualify for. It’s a lot faster.”
Recently, Chip experienced something he never expected – winning The TFCU Great Auto Loan Payoff for $10,314. At first, he was skeptical. “There are so many scam calls nowadays. I thought, really? Me? But the more I talked to them, the more I realized, this is real. It’s great,” he said.
The financial relief couldn’t have come at a better time. “It’s a big relief – one less payment. In today’s world, every little bit helps. It really makes a big difference.”
Chip and his fiancé, Kimberly Sanabria, stay busy keeping up with kids ages 10, 9 and 8. “They love me picking them up from school,” said Chip. “They even fight over who gets to sit in the front seat.”
When he’s not chauffeuring, Chip likes to use his truck to get away with the family.
“We go out to the lake, walk around and sometimes fish,” he said. “The kids love being out in the woods. Trucks like mine aren’t just for work anymore – they’re actually more comfortable than most cars.”
When friends and neighbors ask Chip where they should go for a car loan, his answer is simple: “Try TFCU first. They’ve always given me a better rate, treated me like a person and helped me out whenever I needed it.”