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North Carolina Hurricane Relief
10/14/2024 | Team United
United for Western North Carolina
Recovery efforts are underway in the aftermath of the devastating flooding and damage left behind by Hurricane Helene. As you, your family, and our community start to rebuild, United stands ready to support.
To make sure you have the assistance you need from us to get through this tough time, please know we’re here to help with:
- 30-day installment loan payment deferments (skip-a-payment) on your car, recreational vehicle or other installment loan1
- Auto Loans: Take advantage of no payments for 90 days on all new loans2
- Member Disaster Relief Loans: Signature Loan with no payments for 90 days3
- U First credit card with 0% Intro APR4 for six months, then a variable rate from 12.49% to 18.00% APR5
- GAP & DPW Claims: If you need assistance making a Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) claim or Depreciation Protection Waiver (DPW) on your auto loan, please call our Member Service Center at (888) 982-1400
Need help?
Digital Banking
Your Digital Banking Services remain available 24/7.
Member Service Center
Call our Member Service Center at (888) 982-1400. Member Service Advisors are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm ET and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm ET. View all support options.
Branches & ATMs
OPEN:
Our Asheville, Fletcher and Hendersonville branch locations are open and restored to full service.
Asheville
1441 Patton Ave
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Fletcher
3674 Hendersonville Rd
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Hendersonville
101 Jack St
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Statesville
209 Turnersburg Hwy
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CLOSED:
Hendersonville South
Due to more extensive flood damage, our Hendersonville South Branch and ATM will remain closed and unavailable.
Business and Commercial Members
As we recover and rebuild together, we’ve gathered some useful business resources below, helping you and your business navigate this unprecedented time. Team United is here for you and looks forward to helping you rebuild and keep your business dreams alive.
Disaster Relief & Business Recovery Resources:
Mountain BizWorks
DisasterAssistance.gov
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Physical Damage Loans
- Disaster Declaration Search
- Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- General Disaster Assistance
United Way of Henderson County
Small Business and Technology Development Center
Legal Aid Services
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
North Carolina Department of Commerce
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Individual and Business Grants
- LoveHendo Business Recovery Fund
- Appalachian Community Capital
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- WNC Strong – Dogwood Health Trust
- Always Asheville Fund
- WNC Communities
- The Community Foundation of WNC
Mental Health Resources
Veteran Resources
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Food Resources
- U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Manna Food Bank
- Henderson County Food Distribution
- The Salvation Army
- I Am Interfaith Assistance Ministry
Want to help?
Together, we are one, United membership. If you would like to join in and help our friends and neighbors in Western North Carolina, we invite you support United’s match campaign in support of the American Red Cross.
United is matching all disaster relief donations dollar for dollar, up to $50,000, and these life-saving donations will help provide those impacted across Western North Carolina with safe shelter, food, and comfort as they continue to recover together.
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Fraud Resources
In support of those impacted by Hurricane Helene, we want to help protect you from relief scams. Here are some tips to keep you safe.
Avoid Clean-up and Repair Scams
- Be skeptical of promises of immediate clean-up and repairs
- Check contractors out
- Never pay by wire transfer, gift card, cryptocurrency, or in cash
For more tips, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) website has helpful information:
Beware of Fraud and Scams
Disaster Fraud
Donating After a Disaster
- Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation
- Research charity before you give
- Don’t donate with a wire transfer or gift card
For more information, please visit the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) consumer advice page.