Facts About Credit Unions

Credit unions have a rich history in Utah, and a unique place in the financial services landscape. Follow the links below and read more!

• What are credit unions?
• A Primer on Credit Union Retained Earnings (added January 7, 2003)
• Talking points about credit unions (added January 30, 2003; requires MS Word).
• Membership Benefits
• Credit Union Issues
• Join a Credit Union
• Credit Union Ads
• Credit Union FOM Diversification - Why It's Good For Risk Management (added January 6, 2003)
  

Here are several fact sheets that may answer your questions about credit unions.

• Credit Unions: Not-for-Profit Cooperatives
  
• Credit Union Retained Earnings
  
• Understanding the Credit Union Tax Exemption
  
• Credit Unions Get Their Start
  
• Credit Unions - A Combination of Philosophy and Tax Exemption
  
• Federal vs. State Chartered Credit Unions