Neighborhood Cooperative Credit Union Surpasses $50M in Local Member Assets

By keeping interest payments inside the community, the member-owned institution has financed over 350 home purchases and repairs.

Marcus Sterling

Marcus Sterling

Oct 28, 2026•3 min read
The credit union headquarters on Main Street where members vote on loan priorities.
The credit union headquarters on Main Street where members vote on loan priorities. • Photography: Community Press Archive
Story Key Highlights
  • $50M milestone in member assets
  • Zero fee checking and 1.5% fixed auto loans
  • Over 350 families assisted with mortgages

The Community First Credit Union hit a milestone this month, reaching $50 million in deposits from over 8,000 neighborhood members.

Unlike conventional commercial banks, 92% of the deposits are re-loaned directly to local residents, micro-enterprises, and non-profits.

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