CEFCU is a Credit Union, a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned by
everyone who borrows and saves at CEFCU. Unlike most banks, there are no outside
investors or stockholders at CEFCU, which removes any potential conflict of
doing what’s best for the owner or doing what’s best for the member. As a
result, CEFCU staff is able to focus on providing quality financial products and
service to help every member/owner enjoy a better value and improve their
financial well-being.
CEFCU was founded in 1937 to serve employees of Caterpillar Tractor Co. Since
then, it has grown to become a community based Credit Union serving the
employees of more than 550 companies. In addition, membership is open to anyone
who lives or works in a 14-county area in Central Illinois, including Logan
County. The support of members — including those who live or work in the Lincoln
and Springfield area — has enabled the Credit Union to become one of the
largest, locally-owned financial institutions in Central Illinois and one of the
largest Credit Unions in the United States.
"I really love the hometown feeling of Lincoln and appreciate how the community
continues to support CEFCU," says Tammy Thomas, a CEFCU employee for more than
20 years and Manager of the Lincoln Member Center. The office is at 341 Fifth
Street and open Monday −Thursday 8:30a.m.−5 p.m., Friday 8:30a.m.− 6p.m., and
Saturday 8:30a.m.−12p.m. It’s one of 20 CEFCU locations throughout Central
Illinois.
As a full-service financial institution, CEFCU provides members with
a complete range of financial products, including Checking and
Savings accounts, Home Loans, Vehicle Loans, Certificates and
Insured Money-Market Accounts, Credit Cards with local service, and
more. Members also enjoy convenient 24/7 account access, including
free online banking, and free ATM access through CEFCU Money Center
24 ATMs and nearly 30,000 surcharge-free CO-OP Network ATMs
nationwide.
The Credit Union continues to add new product enhancements and
services in response to the growing and changing financial needs of
members. For example, for a limited time, CEFCU is offering a Home
Loan program that helps pay select closing costs for qualified
first-time home buyers. Members can also benefit from Investment
Services, Business Services, as well as Insurance and Trust Services
made available through CEFCU Financial Services, Inc., a
wholly-owned subsidiary of CEFCU.
Best of all, says Thomas, is members can feel confident that with
every option and service, efforts are always focused entirely on you
and your financial needs. "The ultimate goal for everyone at CEFCU
is to provide you, as an owner, with better service and value."
Stop in today and see why CEFCU is not a bank. Better.
Contact person:
Tammy Thomas, 309-633-7560 or (800) 633-7077, Ext. 37560
