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UFCU Earns Four 2021 Pacesetter Awards
UFCU Investment ServicesTM advisors, through our investment services partner CFS*, earned four Pacesetter Awards for their 2021 efforts.
UFCU Employee Honored for Decades of Caring Service
UFCU has announced it will honor the legacy of retiring employee Laurie Thomas by renaming the former Internal Caring Service Award the Laurie Thomas Award for Caring Service.
Mortgage Servicer Update Effective February 1
Effective February 1, 2022, approximately 4,000 mortgage account(s) are being transferred to a different, trusted organization, Standard Mortgage Corporation.
2022 Annual Meeting and Election of Directors
An election is scheduled in conjunction with UFCU’s 2022 Annual Meeting for four places on the Board of Directors.
UFCU Launches Second “House That Credit Unions Built”
UFCU Leads a Coalition of Austin Area Credit Unions for Second Year to Build Home with Habitat for Humanity
UFCU is Top Austin Mortgage Producer — Again
UFCU topped the Austin Business Journal’s list of Top Mortgage Companies by outpacing all Austin-area mortgage companies in both number and volume of mortgages closed in 2020.
Filing a Weather-Related Insurance Claim
Tips to assist you in filing a claim for property damage due to the current weather event.
UFCU To Fund New Texas State University Scholarships
UFCU continues its commitment to higher education with the announcement of a scholarship partnership with Texas State University Athletics.
UFCU Names Michael Crowl as President
UFCU has named Michael Crowl as President, a newly created executive role at the 85-year-old not-for-profit cooperative with $7.5 billion in assets under management and serviced.
ABJ Ranks UFCU #1 Credit Union for Sixth Year in a Row
UFCU is proud once again to be named the number one credit union in the Austin area by the Austin Business Journal in its distinguished Book of Lists. This is the sixth year in a row that UFCU has garnered that distinction.
Forbes Names UFCU a Best Credit Union in Texas
UFCU, Austin’s largest locally owned financial institution, has again made a national ‘best of’ list, this time landing in the number two spot on Forbes’ Best Credit Unions in Texas list.
UFCU Loan Officers Ranked Among Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators Nationwide
Eight UFCU loan officers ranked among the nation’s Top 250 mortgage lenders nationwide, and eight also ranked among the Top 100 in the 11-state region encompassing Texas.
UFCU Honored With Three Workplace Excellence Awards
Over the last 12 months, Austin’s largest locally owned financial institution was rewarded for its commitment to its employees and recognized for workplace excellence by three separate organizations
UFCU Receives Scotsman Guide Top Originator National Rankings
UFCU, Austin’s largest locally owned financial institution, has once again been named among the best of the best mortgage lenders, this time by the prestigious Scotsman Guide Top Originator national rankings.
Evolving to Serve Members in Every Circumstance
The pandemic created enormously difficult situations for individuals and businesses across the globe, and UFCU employees demonstrated inspirational grit, perseverance, and flexibility.
Uplifting Local Students
In 2020, universities were able to keep essential commitments, and students were better equipped to thrive, thanks to donations made by UFCU, our employees, and other partners. Every opportunity for education is a personal opportunity to succeed.
Empowering Employment
Collaborative partnerships with organizations like Goodwill Central Texas help our neighbors achieve vital financial health and employment goals.
Helping Change the World — Student by Student
UFCU’s $1 million investment in The University of Texas at Austin Texas One Stop for Enrollment Services will grant students access to the services and support they need to navigate every step of their UT journey.
The House That Credit Unions Built
Driven by the vision of housing stability for all, UFCU formed a coalition of local credit unions and, alongside Austin Habitat for Humanity, made history.
Innovation Driven by Perseverance
Creative technologies empower our Members to do business in new ways, ensuring safety and confidence even under unprecedented constraint.