Hamilton Herald Masthead

Editorial


Front Page - Friday, November 26, 2010

CAR partners with Realtors Federal Credit Union




The Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors has partnered with Realtors Federal Credit Union to help promote the benefit of a credit union just for Realtors. This program is designed to enhance the member benefits associations provide to their membership and affiliates.
Susan Barnette will now take on the role as “Realtors Federal Credit Union Ambassador”. Barnette will act as a liaison between GCAR and the credit union answering questions, giving direct feedback to the credit union and most importantly helping people sign up for membership.
Realtors FCU offers customized products and services to meet the unique financial and cash flow needs of Realtors. Realtors and their immediate family deserve the freedom to manage their finances when and where they want to. With convenient and secure 24-hour access online, the credit union’s virtual branch is always open and ready to serve its members. Visit www.realtorsfcu.org to learn more and apply for membership.
Founded in 2008, Realtors Federal Credit Union (based in Rockville, MD) is the first ever totally virtual credit union founded by the National Association of Realtors.
As a member benefit through NAR’s Realtor Benefits Program, Realtors FCU offers customized products & services to meet the unique financial and cash flow needs of Realtors. The credit union operates under a not-for-profit structure which means Realtors FCU is member-owned and member-operated. NAR is “The Voice for Real Estate” and Realtors FCU is the trusted financial partner for trusted real estate professionals.
Since the credit union opened in May of 2009, total assets exceed $56.1 million, total loans exceed $35.05 million and membership has grown to over 5,100.
Realtors FCU also serves businesses. A total of 215 State and local associations, local boards, ISCs, multiple listing Services and other real estate organizations. These organizations trust us with over 32.6 million in deposits. (Data as of May 28, 2010)
Busy real estate professionals deserve a virtual branch that is always open, always ready and supported by a 24-hour Member Care call center support that offers a convenient alternative to brick and mortar banking.
We offer personal and business services and our members enjoy innovative technology (like check deposits using a scanner), federally insured deposits, fewer fees and highly competitive interest and dividend rates on a variety of savings, investments and loans.
Our field of membership includes Realtors (and immediate family members), NAR Member Boards, Institutes, Societies and Councils, Realtor-owned businesses, state and local associations, local boards and more.
Information about Realtors FCU is available at www.realtorsfcu.org.