Oct
01, 2015
Sep
28, 2015
America First Credit Union Continues the Giving With 11th Annual Community Food Drive
Riverdale, Utah – Dedicated to helping the underprivileged in the communities it services, America First Credit Union today launches its 11th Annual Community Food Drive, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 24 at all 112 Utah and Southern Nevada locations. All branches will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to distribute throughout local food pantries and food banks. In addition to the food drive, the community-focused credit union will donate $5,000 in turkeys to Utah Food Bank in preparation for the holiday season. All collected items will be donated to the Utah Food Bank, Three Square Las Vegas, Cappallappa Family…
Sep
01, 2015
Free Services Add Value to and help Simplify your Busy Life
By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive OfficerHave you left your credit or debit card at a restaurant by accident and been panicked as you call or rush back, hoping it’s still there and has not been fraudulently used? Or you’ve waded through the inconvenience of having your card reissued because your information has been compromised at a local or national merchant? Most of us can relate these situations and the experience can be very frustrating. To help put your mind at ease about using your America First Visa® Debit and Credit Cards, we are proud to offer unique…
Aug
14, 2015
America First Credit Union Encourages Photo Submissions for Back-to-School Facebook Contest
-One lucky winner will be awarded a $500 VISA gift card- Riverdale, Utah – In the spirit of the Back-to-School season and to lessen the financial burden of costs associated with school clothing and supplies, America First Credit Union has launched a photo contest on its Facebook page, encouraging submissions from parents of children partaking in the first day of school. One lucky winner will be awarded a $500 VISA gift card to help lessen what can be an expensive time for families. Members and social media followers are invited to participate by submitting a photo on the America First Facebook…
Aug
10, 2015
America First Credit Union Opens 112th Branch Location, Continuing 2015 Growth
Riverdale, Utah – America First Credit Union will welcome residents of Herriman with the opening of its newest location at 5438 West 13400 South Herriman in Herriman, Utah on Monday, Aug. 17. The third branch opening of 2015, the Herriman opening signifies a strong first half of the year for America First, marking 112 branch locations throughout Utah and Southern Nevada. Kamille Lopez will serve as branch manager of the Herriman location. Lopez is a Utah native, having graduated from Jordan High School. Her career began with America First Credit Union in December 2006 when she served as a teller…
Aug
01, 2015
Guest Commentary: The Secret to Financial Performance
By Rex Rollo, Executive Vice President/Chief Financial OfficerA typical company’s mid-year financial performance report would include numerous fiscal measurements, such as net income, asset growth, cash flows, and net worth. In addition, comparisons between actual performance, budgeted goals, and projections would likely be drawn. Rest assured, America First Credit Union has either met or exceeded our targets in all of these indicators during the first half of 2015. Assets will exceed $7 billion before the year ends, our income is on budget, and our net worth ratio is at its highest level in seven years. These favorable numbers demonstrate yet another…
Jul
07, 2015
America First Credit Union Offers Hot Rates,Cool Prizes – “Summer Better Than Others” Loan Campaign
Click-to-Tweet: @afcu offers hot rates and cool prizes during summer loan campaign. Members can enter to win prizes through Aug. 28! americafirst.com/summer Riverdale, Utah – Diving head first into summer, America First Credit Union is offering low rates on auto, RV and home equity loans and will host a “Summer Better Than Others” campaign of giveaways, running through August 28. Members can take advantage of loan opportunities, while also being entered to win a selection of prizes awarded each day of the promotion, to include concert tickets, electronics, Disneyland vacations, and more. Members can take advantage of low rates to make their summer…
Jul
01, 2015
Security Update: Let Us Know if You’re Planning a Trip
It’s that time of year: family vacations, day excursions, maybe even the trip of a lifetime when you’re flying to Europe. There’s no better way to pay for these opportunities than with your America First Visa® Credit and Debit Cards. But before you leave, it’s important that you inform us you’re going to be traveling so we can take steps to guard your resources. Simply call 1-800-999-3961. That way, we can monitor and/or block transactions if they have a high probability of being fraudulent, and we can contact you if we see something that looks suspicious. And please remember to…
Jul
01, 2015
Another First from your Credit Union: Card Guard
America First works to provide you with products that protect your resources & enhance your convenience. Such as our new Mobile Banking innovation: Card Guard, security you control™. With Card Guard, you’ll have a revolutionary tool to manage your credit, debit and ATM cards, just by tapping your smartphone. Download the app & you’ll be able to: Turn your cards on and off whenever you like Determine where you want to use them Set per-transaction spending limits Allow card use only from merchants near your phone Much more Simply put, you decide how your cards are used. Select this link for…
Jul
01, 2015
Summer Better than Others!
Summers are always great. But at America First, they’re even better, with hot loans and cool prizes. Make the most of the season with our low-rate Auto, RV & Home Equity Loans -- and you’ll have a chance to win some seriously sweet prizes! Get an exceptional loan, open a new account, or use your America First Visa® credit card and you’ll be automatically entered to win our grand prize, a $10,000 loan payout! Plus, we’ll be offering a host of giveaways perfect for summer with our Pick Your Prize contest. Winners will choose from loan payments, Apple Watches, GoPro…