Enhanced Benefits for First Responders

We honor and appreciate our communities’ First Responders, the brave men and women who sacrifice their health and safety for the greater good of our community. AmeriCU continues to seek out new ways to honor these essential members of our society and provide them with the right financial services to live life, dream big, and achieve financial success. That’s why we are proud to introduce the First Responder & Military Loan Discount Program.

First Responders

Loan discounts available to qualifying* members of the Military and First Responders:

  • Home Improvement
  • Vehicles, Motorcycles, and Marine
  • Recreational Vehicles
  • Personal Unsecured Loans
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Equal Housing Lender. Membership eligibility required. Insured by NCUA. *Qualifying first responders for this program include: active service members, veterans, firefighters, police officers, Corrections Officers, EMTs and paramedics. You may be asked to provide your first responder work ID as proof of qualification. Program subject to change or discontinuance.