Safe, Strong, and Here For You

Between this week’s headlines about the banking industry and the continued uncertainty of the global economy, we felt like this is the perfect time to remind you that Linn-Co Federal Credit Union is here for you, our members. Your Credit Union is safe and strong, just as we have been since 1956.

Your Money Is Safe and Insured 

Most importantly, we want to let you know that your funds deposited in this Credit Union are safe.  Also, your accounts are fully insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) up to at least $250,000 per individual. (If a member has over $250,000 on deposit, options are provided for additional share insurance coverage because the for other accounts/ownership structures).

We’re Strong and We’re Here For You

While the economy has felt fragile and unpredictable over the past several months, Linn-Co Federal Credit Union remains exceptionally strong. We far exceed the regulatory definition of “well-capitalized” and continually operate within the regulatory definition of “safe and sound” practices. So our members can rest easy, knowing we’re better prepared to weather whatever may come.

We’ll continue to provide you with the solutions that you need and help you save with lower fees and competitive rates. It’s our commitment to you, and it doesn’t change in challenging times. If you ever do experience financial hardship, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our staff is here to help, with solutions and assistance for your unique situation.

The Credit Union Advantage

Credit unions are structured differently than banks. Credit unions can provide you with the same services – opportunities to save, to borrow so you can buy a car or home – but the bottom line is that credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives. In other words, the credit union is essentially owned by you and your fellow members. During challenging economic times, credit unions remain strong because credit unions don’t profit from motives that are driven by risk. The failed banks are much different than credit unions. They had unique portfolios, focused on tech, venture capital, and cryptocurrency interests. Traditional financial institutions have more diverse portfolios and policies.

What does that mean for you? It means it’s all about you! 

• The decisions about products and services offered are made in your best interests. Our volunteer board of directors is comprised of people just like you who are members of the credit union. 
• We answer to our members, not Wall Street. Linn-Co Federal Credit Union does not have stockholders pressuring us to engage in risky practices to return profits to them. As a cooperative, we invest our earnings back into you, the member. (That’s why you will often get a better interest rate on your car loan or savings accounts.)
• Our cooperative structure inherently holds us accountable to you, and to the other members.  
• And, we live and work in this community, too. We exist solely to serve our members, taking local deposits and making local loans. 
• We are healthy, safe, local, and focused on financial wellness for all, and on building thriving communities.  

Warm regards,

Your team at Linn-Co Federal Credit Union

P.S. Feel free to spread the word, if you have friends or family members who are concerned about bank failures in the news, tell them about credit unions’ accountable, safe, not-for-profit cooperative structure. We would welcome them to join us.