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AGCU Welcomes Chase Ulhorn as Vice President, Director of SBA Lending & Servicing
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AGCU Welcomes Chase Ulhorn as Vice President, Director of SBA Lending & Servicing
Experienced SBA lending professional joins AGCU as the credit union expands financing solutions and specialized support for small business owners.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Assemblies of God Credit Union (AGCU) is pleased to welcome Chase Ulhorn as Vice President, Director of SBA Lending & Servicing, expanding AGCU’s ability to provide financing solutions and specialized support to small business owners.
Ulhorn brings 12 years of banking experience to AGCU and has specialized in Small Business Administration (SBA) lending since 2018, primarily in underwriting and credit. Prior to joining AGCU, he served as Vice President, Senior SBA Underwriter at Midwest BankCentre.
In his new role, Ulhorn will lead AGCU’s SBA lending and servicing efforts, helping business owners explore financing solutions for needs ranging from simple to complex.
AGCU’s expanded SBA lending services provide eligible small businesses with additional financing options for needs such as commercial real estate, equipment, business acquisitions, working capital, expansion and other qualifying business purposes.
Helping Businesses Succeed
“Business owners create jobs, opportunities and stronger communities. Seeing them succeed is incredibly rewarding, and I love being a small part of that. AGCU now has a wide range of options for business owners, and our focus will be on helping them win in every way we can.”
— Chase Ulhorn
Experience with a Purpose
For Ulhorn, joining AGCU was also an opportunity to combine his professional experience with a mission he personally supports.
“Joining an institution with a mission I love and support was important to me. I want to use what I do to help expand God’s Kingdom any way I can.”
— Chase Ulhorn
AGCU President and CEO Peter Shiner said Ulhorn’s addition represents an important investment in AGCU’s ability to serve business owners.
“Adding Chase to our team represents an important investment in the way AGCU serves business owners. His depth of experience in SBA lending strengthens our ability to provide knowledgeable guidance and financing solutions that help small businesses start, grow and thrive. We’re excited to welcome him to AGCU and expand the ways we can serve our members and their communities.”
— Peter Shiner, AGCU President & CEO
About Chase Ulhorn
Ulhorn earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Missouri State University and a diploma from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. He also earned a Fundamental Lender Diploma through the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) in 2021.
Originally from Macon, Missouri, Ulhorn has called the Springfield area home since attending college. He is an active member of Christ Community Church in Springfield.
Outside of work, Ulhorn enjoys backpacking, hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife, Ali, and their four young children.
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Avoiding P2P Scams
Think Before You Send
The faster money can move, the less time you have to realize something isn’t right.
Services like Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and PayPal can make it incredibly convenient to split a restaurant bill, reimburse a friend or send money to someone you trust.
That speed and convenience can also make P2P payments attractive to scammers. Instead of breaking into an account, a criminal may simply try to convince you to authorize the payment yourself.
Scammers use impersonation, urgency, fake purchases, account warnings and other forms of social engineering to get you to act before you have time to question what is happening.
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Treat a P2P Payment Like Cash
Before you tap Send, make sure you know exactly who is receiving your money and why.
How It Happens
The Scam May Start with Something Completely Ordinary
Imagine you’re browsing an online marketplace and finally find something you’ve been searching for. The price is great. The seller says several other people are interested.
“If you want me to hold it, just send me $100.”
You don’t want to lose the deal, so you send the money. Then the seller disappears.
The scam worked because the criminal created enough urgency to convince you to press Send before you had time to verify the story.
Know the Scam Before It Finds You
Common P2P Scams
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Before You Send Money
DO / DON’T
Small habits can make it much harder for a scammer to rush you into a bad decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
P2P Scams: What Members Should Know
What is a P2P payment?
A peer-to-peer, or P2P, payment lets you electronically send money to another person, typically using a mobile app or online service. Common P2P services include Zelle, Venmo, Cash App and PayPal.
What is a P2P scam?
A P2P scam occurs when a criminal uses deception, impersonation or other social engineering tactics to convince someone to send money through a P2P payment service.
Are P2P payment apps safe?
P2P services can be a convenient way to exchange money, especially between people who know and trust one another. Problems often arise when scammers convince users to willingly send money to someone they do not actually know.
Why can P2P payments be difficult to recover?
P2P payments may move very quickly. When a person willingly authorizes a payment after being deceived by a scammer, retrieving those funds may be difficult or impossible. This is why it is so important to verify the recipient before sending money.
Will AGCU ever ask me to send money to myself?
No. If someone tells you to send money to yourself or another person in order to protect your AGCU account, stop communicating with them and contact AGCU directly.
What should I do if someone accidentally sends me money?
Don’t automatically send an unexpected payment back. Contact the P2P provider through its official app or website and report the transaction. Let the provider determine how the payment should be handled.
What should I do if I think I’ve been scammed?
Act quickly. Contact the P2P payment provider and AGCU as soon as possible. If account credentials may have been compromised, change affected passwords and review your accounts for suspicious activity.
If Something Goes Wrong
Act Quickly
- Contact the P2P payment service and report the transaction.
- Contact AGCU as soon as possible if your AGCU account or card may be involved.
- Change any passwords or security credentials that may have been compromised.
- Continue monitoring your accounts for suspicious activity.
Trust Your Instincts
When Something Doesn’t Feel Right, Stop.
Scammers want you to act before you have time to think. Give yourself that time. Verify the person. Verify the reason. Verify the payment information.
If someone claiming to represent AGCU asks you to move money, provide a security code or take immediate action, stop the conversation and contact us directly.
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