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Earn more with our January Share Certificate Special
Posted 2 weeks ago
Your money works harder for you this month with our January Certificate Special. Earn 4.42% APY* with an 18-Month Certificate and 4.32% APY* with a 12-Month Certificate.Minimum of $1,000 of new money. This is a limited time offer so open a certificate today. See all rates
We have a sweet auto loan offer for you!
Posted 1 week ago
Get a rate as low as 4.64% APR* on your new car, truck or motorcycle when you apply now. You can also get a rate this low when you refinance your auto loan from another lender at Friends and Family.
Offer applies to vehicles 2017 or newer. Monthly payment for a $10,000 loan at 4.64% APR* is $187.06 per month. To qualify for the 4.64% APR* rate you must have a combined balance of $40,000 in loans and deposits with FAFCU. All rates and promotions are subject to change without notice. A processing fee of $220.00 will be assessed. Loan rate is determined by term of loan and credit history.
You can apply online or in person.
Join us for our Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 23
Posted 1 day ago
Mark your calendars for the Friends & Family Credit Union Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 23.
We will gather at 1 p.m. for an afternoon brunch followed by the annual business meeting. Join us to celebrate our successes, talk about the plans for the future, and get chances to win door prizes.
We’ll host the meeting at Executive Events Center located at 5211 Tuscarawas St. West in Perry Township.
The cost of the brunch is $20 per member and $30 per non-member. Children Under 10 years of age $15.
To reserve your seat simply complete the Annual Meeting Ticket Request in your Friends and Family Newsletter and return it to FFCU with payment by April 10, 2023. You can also visit any branch location to register.
Earn triple points with our Platinum Rewards Mastercard. Limited Time Only!
Posted 1 year ago
Reward yourself by earning points by simply using your FFCU Platinum Mastercard.
For a limited time, you earn 3 points for every dollar spent with your FFCU Platinum Rewards Mastercard.
Redeem your Platinum Mastercard points for:
• Gift Cards for Major Retailers and Department Stores
• Gift Cards for Major Retailers and Department Stores
• Restaurants
• Airline Travel
• Hotels
• Rental Cars
You can even reward yourself by redeeming your points for cash back!
Secure your FFCU Platinum Mastercard by calling 330-832-1371, ext. 2110 or read more about the Rewards Mastercard.
Now more than ever, it’s time to bring a Friend into the Family!
FFCU now accepting nominations for two Board seats
Posted 4 weeks ago
Friends & Family Credit Union is a cooperative financial institution owned and managed by the people who use its services - you, our members.
We have a volunteer board which is one of the primary differences between a credit union and a bank. Two seats are available for election this year. There will be at least one nominee for each position. The election will not be conducted by ballot.
NOMINATED FOR THE THREE-YEAR TERMS ARE:
Gary Lucas and Melville “Bud” Maier
Friends & Family Credit Union accepts nominations from the membership. If you are interested in running for the board of directors, send a letter of interest with a statement of biographical data, qualifications, and willingness to serve the appropriate term. The letter must be received at the credit union no later than March 1, 2023.
No Credit History? No Co-Signer? No problem with our First-Time Buyer Auto Loan
Posted 4 years ago
We know everyone does not have a long credit history or a co-signer available. Our loan officers work with you to finance your first car or truck with a low rate and affordable monthly payments.
• No Credit History Required
• $1,200 Minimum Monthly Income
• $999 Security Deposit (to deposit in your FFCU savings account, where it earns interest)
• Direct Deposit or Auto Pay Required
Visit one of our branches to apply in person or call our Loan Department at our Main Office at 330-832-1371.
Friends and Family named best Bank/Credit Union in 2019 Independent Readers Awards
Posted 3 years ago
Readers of the Independent Newspaper and IndeOnline.com have voted Friends and Family Credit Union as the Best Bank/Credit Union for the eighth straight year.
Readers also voted Friends and Family as Best in three other Readers Choice Awards:
• Best Employer
• Best Customer Service
• Best Downtown Business
Thank you to everyone in our community who voted for us! We are owned by our members and exist to serve you with great rates and excellent service!
Important notice regarding credit insurance
Posted 2 weeks ago
This notice is to inform you that the credit insurance coverage on your loans and credit cards is being provided by a new carrier, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, 400 Robert Street North, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101. There has been no change in premium rates or benefits of your coverage.
To show your acceptance of the Minnesota Life plan, simply continue making your loan payment which includes your credit insurance premium. The Minnesota Life plan is optional and you may terminate your coverage at any time.
Please contact us for more information.
F.39917 Rev. 6-2004
Beware of Holiday Scams!
Posted 1 month ago
Tis the season for celebrating… and the season for scammers to fool you. The holidays bring family and food and gifts… but they also bring scammers who want to steal your money and personal information.
Be aware of the tricks these scammers use to fool you. They present themselves as legitimate businesses or government agencies on the Internet, over emails, texts and phone calls, and in person.
Keep your accounts active with at least one transaction per year
Posted 4 months ago
Did you know you could lose money in an inactive account? By law, Friends & Family Credit Union is required to automatically release any funds to the State of Ohio from an account with five years of inactivity.
To avoid this happening to you, keep your account active with just one transaction per year. Pick a date to annually make the deposit, such as an anniversary, birthday or even at income tax time.
Call Friends & Family Credit Union if you have concerns or questions at 330-832-1371.
NOTICE: We have changed our funds availability policy for deposits at ATMs
Posted 3 years ago
We have changed our funds availability policy regarding deposits at ATMs. The changes will be in effect on May 23, 2019.
Our previous policy stated that the availability of funds deposited at ATMs owned and operated by the Credit Union will be available for withdrawal on the same business day. Now, for check deposits over $200 made at ATMs owned and operated by the Credit Union will be available for withdrawal on the 3rd business day following the day of deposit. However, the first $200 of that deposit will be available immediately.
Check deposits over $200 made at ATMs not owned and operated by the Credit Union will be available for withdrawal on the 5th business day following the day of deposit. The first $200 is available immediately.
This policy change applies to all accounts.
Other conditions apply, which may further delay availability. Please read the entire notice here for complete information.
Our mobile app gives you easier access to your accounts
Posted 4 years ago
Download our helpful App for your smartphone and get convenient access to your Friends and family accounts.
You must be enrolled in Online Banking prior to installing or signing into the new app. If you are not presently enrolled in Online Banking, simply click the online banking link on our home page. Once enrolled, you can proceed to install the new mobile banking app.
Log into Online Banking, then click on MOBILE BANKING and follow the instructions. We are confident you will love the new enhanced services that the mobile app will provide, such as Bill Pay, Person to Person payments, and more!!
Find more information on our MOBILE BANKING PAGE.
If you have any questions please contact our office at 330-832-1371, option 4.
Thank you for being a Friend of the Family!
Download the free App to find 5,000 Shared Branches
Posted 6 years ago
Friends And Family Credit Union is a member of the CO-OP Shared Branching network of credit unions. This allows our members to conduct transactions at more than 5,000 participating credit union branches around the world, just as you would at a Friends And Family Credit Union branch.
There are no additional fees associated with this service. Find a Shared Branch near you, your workplace, or your travel destination using the online search, or look for the CO-OP logo at participating credit unions.
