Credit Union Press Releases

State Employees’ Credit Union’s Board of Directors recently approved an investment not only to financially benefit its members, but also to benefit the National Credit Union Foundation and Carolinas Credit Union Foundation. The not-for-profit cooperative is investing $25 million in a Charitable Lead Trust created by Members® Trust Company. The Trust will generate an approximate annual contribution of $125,000 each for NCUF and CCUF.

Along with college financial aid officers and specialists across North Carolina, SECU is gearing up to help College Foundation of North Carolina and the North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators assist high school seniors and their families with completing and electronically submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms.

Consumers are starting to receive their credit card statements from the big banks and store cards after a strong holiday shopping season. This time of year provides a great opportunity to increase your outstanding credit card loan balances and generate additional revenue. Take advantage of this time by offering your members an attractive Balance Transfer rate.

With an increasing number of members looking to SECU for assistance with tax preparation services, the Credit Union will again offer the no-cost IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and SECU’s own low cost tax preparation service. And the 2013 tax season comes with a more convenient and efficient approach at SECU – no appointment necessary!

Coastal Federal Credit Union distributed a record $1.6 million dollars in Loan Rebate Dividends and Deposit Bonus Dividends through their VIP Program to 6,907 member accounts. This is the second year in which members have received a payout, which is a result of the credit union’s continued commitment to give back to members who actively participate in the cooperative by bringing their core financial relationships to Coastal.

An official signing ceremony held in December marked the January 1st inauguration of SECU Life Insurance Company, a new service organization of North Carolina State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU).

Thanks to Truliant Federal Credit Union’s Rural Entrepreneurship through Action Learning (REAL) Entrepreneurship Program, small business owners and entrepreneurs are receiving a comprehensive education on financial and business literacy in underserved and rural communities in North Carolina.

The branch of United Southeast Federal Credit Union is located at 12335-201 Wake Union Church Road in Wake Forest, NC. The safe will be available until Thursday, February 28 at 6:00 pm.

Charlotte Metro Credit Union (CMCU) has been unveiling new ad campaigns at the Super Bowl for several years. The credit union will continue the tradition on Feb. 3, 2013 when a new ad debuts during the first half.

The new appointments are an integral part of LGFCU’s volunteer-driveninitiative not only to educate people on the benefits of credit union membership, but also to relay feedback to the board of directors regarding available/potentially available products and services, delivery of service and member needs.