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1st United Services Credit Union Branch Closure

1st United Services Credit Union - Fremont Branch 5255 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA

Branch Closure - https://www.1stuscu.org

The Fremont branch located at 5255 Mowry Ave, Suite N (near Burger King) will close effective January 28, 2013. Our last day of operation will be Friday, January 25, 2013.  Our lease for this location has expired, however, we are continuously looking for convenient locations and new technology to make it convenient for you to access us for your financial needs.

We apologize for any inconvenience and encourage you to now visit us at our nearby branches:

Fremont Central
2710 Mowry Ave
M - F, 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat, 9 AM - 1 PM

Union City
33131 Alvarado Niles Rd
M, T, TH, F, 9 AM - 5 PM
Sat, 9 AM - 1 PM

We are pleased to continue to serve you through our10 East Bay branches.  Our website at 1stuscu.org offers many convenient services including online loan applications.  You can also access our services through Online and Mobile Banking, Telephone Banking, our Member Service Center and at nearly 30,000 fee-free CO-OP Network ATMs nationwide.

Please contact our Member Service Center Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm at (800) 649-0193 if you have any questions or would like additional information on our products and services.

Thank you for your continued support of 1st United Services Credit Union.

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Foreclosed Homes


Use Caution Buying a Foreclosed House

 

With myriad houses for sale, some options will be in foreclosure. You might be able to land a good deal by purchasing a foreclosed home, but money saved on home price isn’t everything. If you’re not careful, you could dish out more than you budgeted for in remodeling and home repairs. A foreclosure sale is very different from a regular house sale.

 

Take care if you’re thinking about buying a foreclosed property:

 

Hire a good inspector. Just as you’d make the sale of a “regular” house conditional on a thorough home inspection, do the same with foreclosed properties. An inspection will cost several hundred dollars but is well worth it. Although the sale may be “as is,” you’ll learn what you’re up against. If possible, be there to accompany the inspector.

 

Estimate repair costs. Use the inspector’s written report to get accurate estimates from contractors bidding on major repair work. Once you know how much money you’ll have to sink into repairs to bring the foreclosed house up to par, you’ll be able to make an educated decision about whether buying a particular foreclosed house is worth it.

 

Be true to yourself. You might be handy, but be realistic about how much touch-up work you can manage. Even people with home improvement backgrounds could be taking on too much with foreclosed properties. Just having time to complete the needed work can be a deciding factor.

 

Find an agent specializing in foreclosures. Real estate agents specializing in foreclosures often have relationships with the lenders listing the properties. They also may know of listings that haven’t been made public yet, according to Bankrate.com.

 

Get pre-approved at 1st United Services Credit Union. Whether you’re purchasing a foreclosed home or another type of property, 1st USCU can help by approving you for financing in advance.

 

For more information, please visit: https://www.1stuscu.org

 

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Sharing is Caring

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The 1st USCU Sharing is Caring program is back again this holiday season.  Last year, with your help, the Sharing is Caring program helped raise almost $9,000 and 821 pounds of food and toys supporting the Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) and Toys For Tots. Our generous members, as well as 1st USCU employees all contributed to making such a big impact.
This year, we ask for your support once again in helping us raise money and toys for Toys for Tots as well as food for The Alameda County Community Food Bank.  Donation barrels for both charities will be available in all 1st USCU branch locations. You can also make a monetary donation to Toys for Tots at a branch location near you or to the ACCFB through our Virtual Food Drive.
Make a donation and proudly display a “I support my community” post-it note in our branch!

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Fiat Giveaway Runners Up

In September, 1st United Services Credit Union teamed up with 99.7 NOW! KMVQ-FM and their Summer Fiat 500c Giveaway.  Two keys were up for grabs and we asked you to tell us why we should pick you.   

We asked 1st USCU members to submit their stories and tell us why they needed a new car.  We received many entries, all worthy of receiving a key, which made the selection process very difficult. 

The two key winners, Charlotte R. and Donell L. didn’t win the 99.7 NOW! Fiat, but they did receive $500 each from 1st United Services Credit Union.

Congratulations Charlotte and Donell!  And thank you to everyone who participated in our contest. 

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Touchdowns for Teachers

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1st USCU is proud to sponsor the Touchdowns for Teachers program. For each touchdown the Oakland Raiders make during the 2012-2013 season, 1st USCU will make a donation to Teach for America, a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure that kids growing up in low-income communities get an excellent education.
1st USCU is proud to support many local organizations and is committed to improving the quality of life for our members and the communities we serve across the East Bay and Tri-Valley areas.
For more information about Teach for America, you can visit their website at teachforamerica.org. 

Touchdowns for Teachers is in partnership with LIVE 105 and The Oakland Raiders.

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Welcome to Your Credit Union!

It’s YOUR Credit Union!

Are you new to 1st United Services Credit Union? Welcome to your new financial home! We’re thrilled to be able to share what so many of our current members already know about the credit union difference.

1st USCU offers some big benefits that set us apart from other financial institutions. Like other credit unions, 1st USCU is a not-for-profit, member-owned, coopera…
tive financial institution. While banks exist to make money for their stockholders, 1st USCU exists solely to serve our member-owners—that’s you! As a member-owner, you’ll benefit from fewer and lower fees, lower loan rates, higher deposit rates, and more.

Here are some great benefits you’ll enjoy: https://www.1stuscu.org/

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