The prospect of a federal government shutdown over last weekend prompted the $175 million Cabrillo Credit Union of San Diego to begin offering a 0% interest loan to federal workers facing missed paychecks.
The furlough loans provide CU members employed by the federal government the net amount of their last paycheck.
"The furlough loan is available upon the official closure of the federal government," said Cabrillo. The shutdown was to start last Saturday if Congress and the Obama administration were unable to agree on a budget deal.
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