Jul 01, 2015
Another First from your Credit Union: Card Guard

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…
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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…
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Jun 30, 2015

America First Credit Union Continues Growth in Southern Nevada with the Opening of Horizon Branch

Newest branch marks 13 locations servicing Southern Nevada membership Las Vegas  – America First Credit Union, a leading member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution, will welcome the public with the opening of its newest location at 10608 South Eastern Avenue, Suite E Henderson, NV. Having officially opened its doors to the public on Monday, June 29, Horizon is the 13th America First branch location servicing members in Southern Nevada. Kylee Cinnamon will service as branch manager of the Horizon location. Cinnamon is a Las Vegas native, graduating from Silverado High School. Cinnamon began her career as a teller with America First…
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Jun 19, 2015

America First Credit Union Donates Scholarships to Students at American Legion Utah Boys State Camp

Riverdale, Utah –  In efforts to help others achieve something great in academics,America First Credit Union recently donated $2,000 in scholarships to two students during the American Legion Utah Boys State summer youth camp at Weber State University. Recipients Tyler Evans from Duchesne High School and Carter Whitby from the Northern Utah Academy for Math, Engineering and Science (NUAMES) each received $1,000 in scholarship funds for use at a Utah college or university of their choice. The recipients were chosen based on economic need. Evans and Whitby will be seniors during the 2015 – 2016 academic school year. The American…
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Jun 15, 2015

America First Credit Union Unveils Revolutionary Member-Controlled Security Tool

-Card Guard allows members to manage card use via smartphone device- Riverdale, Utah –  America First Credit Union today unveiled a revolutionary security tool, known as America First Card Guard, further protecting members and enabling them the power to control when and how any of their credit, debit or ATM cards are used.  Members can be alerted on every transaction and attempted transaction. The free tool, available for download via an iPhone or Android app, allows members to manage their Visa® credit, debit and ATM cards through a smartphone device. Providing added security in a safe and convenient way, Card…
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Jun 02, 2015

America First Credit Union Donates $11,000 in Scholarships to Students of Copper Hills High School

Riverdale, Utah – A true proponent of the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people,’ America First Credit Union, recently donated $11,000 in scholarships to students of Copper Hills High School from the America First Credit Union Charitable Foundation. The school educates the largest population of students, grades 10 – 12, in the state of Utah. America First has given $1,000 to 11 students, each boasting a 4.0 grade point average for the duration of their high school career, along with a mostly perfect attendance record. Many of the Copper Hills students are first generation college attenders, holding various ethnic,…
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Jun 01, 2015

Reward yourself — Get an RV this Summer

Don’t put it off until next year. Get the RV you’ve always dreamed of with an affordable loan from America First. We offer: Rates as low* as 3.50% variable APR Flexible terms Manageable monthly payments The best in member service And a more enjoyable season Apply here or call 1-800-999-3961 for more information. *On approved credit, subject to change & conditions.
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Jun 01, 2015

Make the Most of your Equity

Home is where the heart is. And it’s where the cash is, because you’re building equity 24/7. Turn it into serious green with an America First loan: Low rates Flexible terms No closing costs or annual fees Potential tax advantages Now’s a great time to make those upgrades, consolidate your debt -- pretty much take care of anything you need. Apply for your Home Equity Loan or Line of Credit today. Equal Housing & Opportunity Lender.
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Jun 01, 2015
Security Update: What if Fraud Strikes?

Security Update: What if Fraud Strikes?

Although fraud and identity theft can occur to anyone at any time, there are solid steps you can take to reduce the recovery time if you unfortunately become a victim: •Contact all three agencies for copies of your credit report. You may order one for free at annualcreditreport.com. You can also visit these agencies individually: TransUnion here or via 1-800-680-7289; Experian or at 1-888-397-3742; Equifax, 1-880-525-6285. Then review your reports carefully according to the outline below: Recognize all accounts listed and confirm that the balances are in line with your records. Determine the legitimacy of persons and entities requesting or receiving a copy…
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