That merger grew our assets to more than $140 million and 20,000 members. In early 2003, we acquired EXCO Federal Credit Union marking the largest credit union merger in Louisiana history. Success over the years has led to growth through acquisitions and branch development. No matter the economic climate locally or nationally, we have continually expanded services to best meet the needs of our members and maintain a modernized approach to doing business. Throughout our history, we have maintained positions of financial stability and dependability for our members. In fact, it has changed six times:ġ949 – Stanocola Processing and Mechanical Employee’s Federal Credit Unionġ951 – Esso Process and Mechanical Federal Credit Unionġ972 – Exxon Process and Mechanical Federal Credit Union Over the decades, as ownership and affiliations of Stanocola Processing Plant changed, so did our name. Our original name, Stanocola Processing Employee’s Federal Credit Union, reflected our charter’s sponsor and our mission - to manage the banking needs of our community’s new and growing middle class by providing financial services to the employees of Stanocola Processing Plant (now Exxon). One hundred seventy eight original members invested a total of $941.70 to get the credit union off the ground. After, EFCU Financial was established in Baton Rouge, Louisiana as only the 13th chartered credit union in the entire country. with a shared motto of “People Helping People.” In response to this effort, Congress passed the Federal Credit Union Act in 1934. Credit unions began to develop across the U.S. In the midst of the Great Depression in the 1930s, people sought relief from economic devastation. Our Promiseĭoing what is in the best interest of our members and our community. We are committed to improving the lives of our members.
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