America First Credit Union Launches  12th Annual Community Food Drive to Serve Those in Need

America First Credit Union Launches 12th Annual Community Food Drive to Serve Those in Need

Riverdale, Utah – (Sept. 12, 2016) – Dedicated to helping the underprivileged in the communities it services, Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union today revs up its giving to serve others with the launch of its 12th Annual Community Food Drive, which runs through Saturday, Oct. 22. All locations throughout Utah and Southern Nevada will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items to distribute to 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…
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Stop Dreaming — Start Driving

America First has the best in affordable auto loans: Rates as low* as 2.99% APR Easy & free online pre-approvals Terms of up to 84 months Apply online today. *Annual percentage rate, on approved credit, subject to change.
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Open for Your Business

Whatever goals your business has, America First is here to help you reach them. • Small business loans • Commercial loans • Business accounts & services Choose us and your door to success will always be open. Learn more here.
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Protecting your Resources Online

In today’s 24/7 online culture, it’s essential to stay alert and protect yourself against fraud. Here are some tips that can help: • Review your credit report at least once a year from each of the three national reporting agencies. These are available to you without a cost • Monitor your account activity as often as possible, easily and conveniently, with free online & mobile banking. • Take advantage of our Card Guard® mobile security app that puts you in control of your America First Visa® -- you decide when, where, and how it’s used. • Beware of unfamiliar attachments…
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Summer’s Final Holiday & Heading Back to School

By John B. Lund, President and Chief Executive Officer Our family enjoys getting together for an unofficial reunion over Labor Day weekend. We celebrate at Bear Lake, a beautiful mountain body of water that straddles the Utah and Idaho border, known for its brilliant blue color and sandy beaches. We enjoy spending time at the lake, playing games, hiking in the mountains, attending a local melodrama, and participating in a small golf tournament. It is a wonderful holiday, offering us the chance to gather as a family, mark the end of the summer season, and give our children and grandchildren an…
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August 2016 “Give Back” Winner 8/17/16

August 2016 “Give Back” Winner 8/17/16

Every month America First Credit Union highlights a deserving individual in the Las Vegas Valley. Today, we meet Yvette Mendes a counselor at one of Las Vegas's Senior Buildings. Along with recognizing Yvette for the month of August, AFCU will discuss their back to school session where there will be several community events that will take place in partnership with UNLV and the Rebel Kids Club. This Segment is Sponsored by America First Credit Union Source
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America First Credit Union, Utah’s Largest Credit Union, Opens Traverse Mountain Branch Location

America First Credit Union, Utah’s Largest Credit Union, Opens Traverse Mountain Branch Location

Riverdale, UTAH – Utah’s largest credit union, America First Credit Union, adds another service location in Utah Valley with the opening of its Traverse Mountain branch location in Harmons Grocery Store at 1750 Traverse Parkway, Lehi, Utah 84043. The location marks the sixth branch opening of 2016, with the most recent being West Point City on June 8. America First has 120 branch locations serving Utah, Nevada, Idaho and Arizona. Samuel Thompson will serve as branch manager of the Traverse Mountain location. Thompson began his tenure with America First in September 2011 and has served as assistant manager at the Orem…
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Don’t Wait until Next Year!

The RV you’ve always dreamed of owning can become a reality with an affordable loan from America First. We offer: · Rates as low* as 3.50% variable APR · Flexible terms · The best in member service Apply today. *Annual percentage rate, on approved credit, subject to change.
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Security Update: Five Tips for Preventing Identity Theft

No matter the season and regardless of the economic environment, there are always criminals looking to perpetrate identity theft. It can happen to anyone at any time, but here are five easy steps you can take to help protect yourself: · Keep your Social Security and driver’s license numbers off your checks and all of your identifying documents · Never write your personal identification number (PIN) on your cards · Destroy confidential documents -- click here for a list of upcoming free shredding day events · Choose complex passwords featuring combinations of letters, numbers and special characters · Regularly review…
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