About Us
Edinburg Teachers Credit Union was established on May 2, 1955, to benefit employee groups such as yours. Dedicated to the philosophy of “people helping people,” Edinburg Teachers Credit Union, a member-owned cooperative, provides a wide array of quality, cost-effective financial services in a professional, efficient, and caring manner. Quality service is our main objective.
“IT’S YOUR CREDIT UNION”
Edinburg Teachers Credit Union is different from other types of financial institutions because it is owned by its members. It is a non-profit financial cooperative with a board of directors elected by and made up of members. The all-member Board of Directors selects the officers to manage the business and operations of the credit union. Yes, members are what make Edinburg Teachers Credit Union so special.
Testimonials
The interior remodel of ETCU looks great! Especially the new offices and lobby. It feels so good to see the changes!
- O. Navarro
Congratulations to ETCU for making such a great change for the betterment of our members. Environment is a lot cleaner, and this has made it a more approachable credit union. I look forward to many more years with ETCU.
- G. Pulido
New leadership, new technology, a new horizon. Delighted to be a member of Edinburg Teachers Credit Union. Excited to have witnessed the changes and the changes to come. The future is here, and I am excited to stand alongside my credit union every step of the way!
- M. Flores
Mission Statement
The mission of Edinburg Teachers Credit Union is to be the best financial institution in the Rio Grande Valley. Unlike a bank, there are no outside stockholders whose purpose is to maximize the value of its stock. Instead of using earnings to reward outside stockholders, as banks do, Edinburg Teachers Credit Union uses earnings to reward members with benefits, including higher deposit rates and lower loan rates.
History of Credit Unions Globally
The credit union concept originated in 1849 when the mayor of a small German village wanted to help his people recover from the physical and financial devastation caused by the Napoleonic Wars. His plan was for people to pool their small but regular savings and provide low interest loans to those in need. This plan was successful and the idea quickly spread across Europe.
The first credit union in the United States was established in Manchester, New Hampshire in 1909. Like the original, this credit union was based on the principles of pooled savings and low interest loans. Today, there are thousands of credit unions in the United States. Foremost among the many contributing factors for the fast growth and popularity of credit unions is the quality service credit unions provide to their members.