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What is a Credit Union?

Accounts & Services

How is a credit union different than a bank? Credit unions are not-for-profit organizations that exist to serve their members. Like banks, credit unions accept deposits, make…

How to Challenge a Home Appraisal

Home Ownership

Is your home appraisal lower than expected? The NCUA wants you to understand your options and your rights. What can I do if I believe my appraisal is too low? If you believe…

How Your Accounts Are Federally Insured

Share Insurance

What Is the NCUA? The National Credit Union Administration, commonly referred to as NCUA, is an independent agency of the United States government that regulates, charters…

Your Insured Funds

Share Insurance

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) operates the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) to protect accounts at federally insured credit unions up to …

Share Insurance Coverage Overview

Share Insurance

How does the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) protect my money? The NCUA is the independent federal agency that administers the National Credit Union Share…

Sending Money Overseas

Consumer Assistance

Consumers in the United States send billions of dollars to friends, family and businesses in other countries through remittance transfers, also known as international money…

Is a Credit Union Right for Me?

Accounts & Services

Products & Services* What can you expect to receive from a credit union? Personal service Member education Financial planning Financial counseling Convenience …

Consumer Financial Protection & Financial Literacy Resources

Consumer Assistance

Office of Consumer Financial Protection The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Independent federal agency Regulates, charters and supervises federal credit unions…

How Do I Start Saving?

Accounts & Services

What’s Your Priority? Save more, pay less. Loans and credit cards charge interest, and borrowing can be expensive. Avoid these costs by saving regularly. Want To Start…

Empowering Youth To Save

Accounts & Services

Leads To Long-Term Financial Success 7.6 million children live in households that do not have a bank or credit union account. Studies show that financial account experience,…

Last Modified on 10/24/24