Member Stories

Patty K has a career, her art, and a new granddaughter. How does she balance it all? Not by sleeping late! Patty plans to work well into her later years to meet her financial goals, and she’s optimistic. A new Rav4, financial counseling, and Online Banking is how she’ll get there.

Ginger W found UFCU when she was looking for an auto loan. She joined to take advantage of low rates, but has stayed because of the relationships. She especially appreciates the education, the trust, and the connections that come with UFCU membership.

Jessie B believes in giving back to her community. She runs a printing, embroidery, and design business in Galveston. Jessie has also created a small business group that gets together weekly to discuss how they can help each other grow. She’s helping to build her community.  

My UFCU loan has opened many doors for me. A $14,000 loan got me more than just a truck. It helped me with school, work, and new jobs. Thanks to UFCU, I’m more relaxed and even more involved in school and work now.

Mark D prioritizes flexibility and compassion for others. An entrepreneur with his own antique store, Mark believes it all comes down to people helping people.

Mary has been a professor at The University of Texas at Austin™ for 30 years. When she first started, she asked her colleagues where they banked, and most of them responded with UFCU. It was just so convenient. So she opened an account, and has been banking here ever since.

Jesse P appreciates UFCU’s modern conveniences, like digital services and the Mobile Banking app. And he relies on UFCU staff to help him handle everyday issues.

Michael and Elizabeth joined UFCU in 1965, when they came to The University of Texas at Austin™. Now Members for more than 50 years, they’ve grown from young UT students to seasoned credit union Members, and they’ve witnessed the growth of their credit union too.

UFCU wants a higher-education degree to be within reach—literally. Getting to class can be a real-life challenge for many students like Benny G. Thanks to an auto-loan refinance through UFCU, he cut his loan payment by more than $100 per month and reduced his loan term by two years! With reliable transportation, Benny found more opportunities at school and work. With more money at his disposal, he can save, plan, and take control of his future.

Barry H has been a UFCU Member for more than 30 years, and he doesn’t plan on changing. Now retired from the University of Texas at Austin™, Barry enjoys photography and the ease of retirement.

Ariana F has partnered with UFCU through all her big life moments. Together with UFCU, she has financed three cars, benefitted from a flexible credit program, started using digital services, and is now saving for her kids’ future.

Jeffery H likes to write poems about the things that affect him, and he says being a Member of his first ever credit union affects him. Inspired, he wrote a poem about UFCU, and we’re proud to share what he has to say about us.

Patrick and his wife were relocating from California with a home under escrow, and only three weeks to move to Texas. They were working with another lender to buy a home in the Austin area, but there were multiple issues with the underwriting process. That’s when they turned to UFCU.

Rachel S has been a Member of UFCU since she graduated from high school in 2005. She has taken advantage of many services, including her first checking account, credit card, car loan, and line of credit. When she got married, she expanded her membership with UFCU by opening a joint account. Now that they have a daughter, they’re excited to start exploring more options for their future with UFCU.

Cady C joined UFCU when she first arrived in Austin in the late 70s and has been a Member ever since. Her children’s first savings accounts and, much later, first car loans were with UFCU. Cady says she joined for the service and ultimately sticks around because she’s proud of what her financial institution does for the community.