HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Redstone Federal Credit Union and Regions Bank have both announced they are offering financial relief options to members affected by the federal government shutdown.

RFCU said these options include low-interest loans and temporary payment deferrals and are meant to ease the burden of federal employees and contractors facing lost or delayed paychecks.

The credit union said members can apply for a 1.5 percent relief loan up to $5,000 or their net monthly pay, with no payment required for the first 60 days. RFCU said that eligible borrowers can also use its Skip-a-Pay program at no cost, allowing them to defer a loan payment for one month.

“Our members are at the heart of everything we do,” Redstone’s President and CEO Joe Newberry said. “We know this shutdown is

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