The credit union movement began in the United States in 1909 when the first credit union was formed in Manchester, New Hampshire. Credit unions serve many people left unserved by traditional banking institutions and provide an alternative to the oppressive loan rates charged by predatory lenders.

Today's credit unions remain unique financial institutions with a "not for profit but for service" operating philosophy. Annual polls show that credit unions lead the financial community year after year by providing top quality personal service to millions of Americans. Today, thousands of credit unions – which are democratically controlled financial cooperatives – serve more than 170 million credit union members worldwide.

Cochise Credit Union has one branch located in Willcox, AZ. We serve more than 5000 members from our field of membership and have more than $60 million in assets. We are strong and stable and are considered one of the finest credit unions in Southern Arizona. Cochise Credit Union was also listed in the top 1% of all credit unions in an article published by CU today in January 2024 , 10x Credit Unions: Success for the long haul.

Credit unions at the top of the list featured:

• Consistent membership growth
• Sturdy core earnings
• Profits that fueled continuous investment
• Exceptional scale in operations
• Ongoing capacity for growth through strong capital

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