First Citizens' Federal Credit Union
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| Company type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Headquarters | Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States |
Number of locations | 9 full-service branches and an Administrative Center |
Key people | Peter J. Muise, CEO Edward P. Shea, COO |
| Products | Savings; Checking; Consumer loans; IRA’s; Mortgages; Business loans; home equity loans |
| Website | firstcitizens.org |
First Citizens' Federal Credit Union is a federally chartered credit union headquartered in Fairhaven, Massachusetts[1] in the AT&T Building on Mill Road.[2]
History
First Citizens' Federal Credit Union was originally organized as Bristol Credit Union on November 17, 1937, as a state chartered community credit union serving employees and/or residents of Bristol County, Massachusetts.[3] The name was changed to Citizens' Credit Union during a charter expansion that extended the credit union's allowed field of membership to include the Massachusetts counties of Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket and Norfolk.[4] In 1987, the credit union's state charter was converted to a federal charter. At the same time, the credit union deposits became federally insured. A new name was chosen, First Citizens' Federal Credit Union, which remains today.[5]
Locations & Branches
In 1998, the seventh branch office opened for business in Falmouth.[6] 2010 marked the opening of the Mattapoisett branch location.[7] The credit union currently has nine branch locations and continues to grow both in size. Plans have been put into place to expand again in 2011, adding additional branches on Cape Cod. In 2011, the Mashpee branch of First Citizens opened.[6] First Citizens' is currently a $500 million plus institution.[8]
Branch Locations
- Fairhaven, Massachusetts
- New Bedford, Massachusetts (Downtown, North & South)
- Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
- Taunton, Massachusetts
- Raynham, Massachusetts
- Falmouth, Massachusetts
- Mashpee, Massachusetts
- Hyannis, Massachusetts
- Orleans, Massachusetts
Services
First Citizens’ offers their customers auto loans, mortgages, home equity loans, small business financing, checking, savings, and personal loans.[9][10]
Social responsibility
First Citizens’ provides annual college scholarships throughout the areas they serve each year.[11][12]
First Citizens’ supports local veteran service organizations through their 'Hero Program'.[13][14] In 2009, the credit union introduced a similar program called the "Champion Program" that is aimed at recognizing those who serve their communities.[15] 2009 also marked the beginning of their “Think Community” program which helps out local 501(c)3 non-profit organizations. This program features these non-profits on their Facebook page, their website and even highlights one of these organizations in their e-newsletter each month.[16]
References
- ^ Downey Development, Southcoast Center
- ^ AT&T opens Fairhaven customer care center
- ^ South Coast Today
- ^ Business Week
- ^ National Credit Union Administration, Federally Chartered Credit Unions List
- ^ a b Credit union expanding in region
- ^ First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union opens in Mattapoisett
- ^ First Citizens Plans Cape Cod Growth
- ^ Cape & Plymouth Business News, First Citizens' Federal Credit Union: Growing with a new consortium
- ^ Cape & Plymouth Business News, Bigger is better: First Citizens’ joins other credit unions to compete against larger banks
- ^ Cape Cod Today, First Citizens' Announces 12th Annual $1000 Barbara Whitehead Silva Scholarship
- ^ Falmouth Military Support Group, FMSGrp Scholarship Fund established at the First Citizens’ Federal Credit Union
- ^ Banker & Tradesman, First Citizens’ Hero Program Hits $45K Milestone
- ^ Credit Union Journal, First Citizens’ FCU’s Hero Program Aids Local Veterans’ Groups
- ^ Credit Union Times, ‘Champion’ Now Trumps ‘Hero’ Account at First Citizens’
- ^ New Bedford Area Chamber Focus, ‘Member Highlight’
External links
- Official website
- Article: While big banks suffer, tiny First Citizens’ thrives
- Banker & Tradesman First Citizens Federal Credit Union Celebrates Re-Opening