What is Summit FCU?
In 1951, Summit Federal Credit Union ( then known as Summit School Employees
Federal Credit Union), like all credit unions, was organized because a handful
of people believed in an idea and were willing to work, to serve, to create, to
bring to reality a cooperative financial institution. We organized for mutual
protection and financial assistance to our members. Self-managed under federal
law, we provide members with a variety of financial services at competitive
rates and strive to meet all their financial needs.
In 1974, our field of membership was expanded to include employees of Summit
County Government. Since that time, our membership has expanded to include many
employee groups and family members. But our mission has remained the
same...to provide quality, confidential, personalized services to meet the
financial needs of members while maintaining safety, soundness and financial
stability.
Unlike other financial institutions, credit unions are owned and controlled by
their members. Credit unions are not-for-profit cooperatives. There are no
outside stockholders and no paid board of directors. All of your credit union's
excess earnings are returned to members in the form of lower interest
rates on loans and higher dividend rates on
deposits. The all volunteer Board of Directors is democratically
elected by the membership, and each member is entitled to one vote regardless
of the amount they have on deposit.
Deciding to do financial business with Summit Federal is easy. We offer a large
variety of member services at competitive
prices in a friendly, personal atmosphere. At Summit Federal, you're a member,
not an account number! Let us know what we can do for you!
Summit FCU Mission Statement
Summit Federal Credit Union is a
member-owned and member-controlled financial cooperative
formed and operated by people whose purpose is to support
and promote:
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the
provision of a broad range of high-quality, cost-effective
financial services,
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the
education and assistance of members in achieving their
financial goals, and
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the
assurance of the credit union’s continuing financial
stability
while upholding the credit union philosophy of “people
helping people".