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Who are we?
At ELGA Credit Union, we understand the importance of building relationships with our members and providing excellent personal service. We strive to create a personalized experience that goes beyond great rates and is focused on providing our members with the feeling of a close-knit community. Our staff is dedicated to creating an atmosphere of trust and support while helping our members reach their financial goals.
What are we?
We are a not-for-profit cooperative; formed, owned and operated for a single purpose: people helping people. We have a proud tradition of service to our members since 1951. Learn more about our history here.
We are a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). This Certification is a designation given by the CDFI Fund to specialized organizations that provide financial services in low-income communities and to people who lack access to financing.
We are a Veterans Benefit Banking Program (VBBP) participating Credit Union. We are committed to helping Veterans, beneficiaries, survivors, and caregivers gain access to the financial products, services, and support they need. We are committed to ensure all VA beneficiaries are able to open a low-to-no-cost checking account when they bring a direct deposit to ELGA Credit Union.
Who are you?
- Individuals who live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school within the State of Michigan are eligible to join.
- Saginaw Valley State University, including students and alumni.
- Members of the immediate families of any current ELGA members.
- Any legal entity that is comprised for the most part of the same general group as the membership of the credit
union as outlined above. - Any person making a $25.00 donation to the Salvation Army Bed and Bread Program. (this option not available
for online account opening)
Ready to join ELGA Credit Union? You can open an account online or at one of our convenient locations.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT PROCEDURES FOR OPENING A NEW ACCOUNT To help the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities, Federal law requires all financial institutions to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each person who opens an account. What this means to you: When you open an account, we will ask for your name, address, date of birth and other information that will allow us to identify you. We may also ask to see your driver’s license or other identifying documents.
