Aug 16, 2019

America First Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New Brigham City Branch

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE America First Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on New Brigham City Branch Brigham City, Utah – August 16, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday morning for its newest branch in Brigham City. The branch is located at 450 West 1124 South in Brigham City. The opening of the branch marks AFCU’s 114 branch in Utah and the 128 branch in the U.S. The leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution branch is managed by Michelle Duncan who has been part of the AFCU team for more than 20 years starting as a…
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Aug 14, 2019

Raiders and America First Credit Union Announce Exclusive Partnership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Raiders and America First Credit Union Announce Exclusive Partnership Las Vegas – August 14, 2019 – America First Credit Union (AFCU) has joined with the Raiders in an expansive partnership, which will include AFCU being named as the Raider’s exclusive credit union and official debit card partner as well as introducing a charitable donation component and a community outreach program to support local small businesses. “The Raiders and AFCU are both committed to excellence,” said AFCU president and CEO John Lund. “We both are dedicated to engaging, growing, and supporting the community. This collaboration is the start…
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Aug 13, 2019

5 Tips of Financial Wisdom for National Financial Awareness Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 5 Tips of Financial Wisdom for National Financial Awareness Day   Ogden, UT – August 13, 2019 – To promote consumer financial preparedness, America First Credit Union (AFCU) is sharing five fundamentals for financial fitness. “When it comes to finances, education is one of the most powerful tools,” said AFCU president and CEO, John Lund. “Our goal is to equip people for financially sound practices and empower them to develop, achieve and maintain financial well-being. At America First, we believe that informed members make for stronger communities.” For National Financial Awareness Day on Aug. 14, take a…
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Aug 01, 2019

Guest Commentary: Measured Growth & Shared Strength Drive America First

By Rex Rollo, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Through July, America First achieved double-digit growth in both assets and deposits, generating earnings that elevated the credit union's net worth to exceed 150% of well-capitalized regulatory requirements. In total, assets of more than $11 billion make us Utah's largest credit union and the ninth most substantial in the nation, with 128 branches in Utah, Nevada, Arizona and Idaho. We at America First are privileged to have increased liquidity and an improved efficiency ratio. Such figures for the first six months of 2019 are indeed notable for any financial institution. What sets…
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