Month: November 2025

Majority of business members now start online as onboarding times drop from days to minutes RIVERDALE, Utah (Nov. 21, 2025) — America First Credit Union (AFCU) today announced strong early results from its new digital business account platform, which lets small business owners open and fund accounts in minutes instead of days. Developed in partnership with Loquat, Inc., the platform simplifies how entrepreneurs and local organizations begin banking with America First. Applicants can now complete the process entirely online, through the AFCU mobile app, or at any of the credit union’s 116 branches across six states. Within the first month,…

Funding supports 18 partners across six states as shutdown impacts linger and families wait for restored SNAP benefits.   RIVERDALE, Utah (Nov. 19, 2025) — America First Credit Union (AFCU) is committing $1 million in emergency charitable funding to food banks and community partners responding to unprecedented demand following the federal shutdown. The support will help organizations across the states the credit union serves address immediate food needs as families wait for furlough back pay and delayed SNAP benefits. Food pantries throughout Utah and neighboring states have reported record lines, depleted shelves and a surge in first-time visitors — including…

AFCU takes home more category wins than any other large credit union and was a finalist for the best of show “MACQUEE” award   FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2025) — America First Credit Union (AFCU) earned top honors at the 2025 Marketing Association of Credit Unions (MAC) Awards, taking home more category wins in the $1 billion-plus asset class than any other entrant. This year’s competition drew a record 458 entries across 27 categories. “These awards recognize work that creates real value for our members — clearer communications, better product recommendations, and community partnerships that matter,” said Zach Winegar, senior…