Credit Unions in Fremont, CA

“Specific: The people are friendly and very helpful. I am usually recognized by the regular staff there, so it is always nice to feel like I really matter enough for them to remember me. I've always enjoyed doing my banking with TechCU. I like the more personal atmosphere and banking experience I have by getting to sit at a desk with the tellers (rather than standing at a counter at a bank).General: I have always experienced better banking options available through Credit Unions than at banks. Credit unions do not charge fees for everything, like banks do. And Credit Unions, don't play games around when deposits and withdrawals are made in order to generate more fees, like banks do. Credit Unions only require a small sum of money be present in your account at all times in order to keep your account open ($5-$25 has been my experience). Credit Unions offer MANY off its services for FREE, unlike banks which seem to charge for every service offered. My Credit Union accepts legal tender (cash), unlike 1 bank I had dealt with 4 years ago, which would not accept my cash. Credit Unions are often owned by the members, which means we get to vote on the administrators.Issues: My biggest gripes about this place are the location being so far south of where I live and the limited parking. Many years ago, this branch was located in Newark, which was much closer to me, and the parking lot had plenty of parking. That location also had much more light in it, which gave it a more cheerful atmosphere. When will TechCU consider another branch further north?”

“I recently went through the process of securing a home loan with Patelco, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From start to finish, the entire process was seamless and stress-free. Albert Vong and his team was incredibly knowledgeable and guided me through every step, ensuring I understood all my options and felt confident in my decisions. Communication was excellent, with prompt responses to any questions or concerns I had. Plus, their competitive rates and flexible repayment options made it even better. Overall, Patelco provided a fantastic home loan experience, and I highly recommend Patelco and Albert Vong to anyone in need of a reliable lender.”

“I am giving 1st United Credit Union a 4 star because they were fairly prompt in responding to my request for a Visa. I wanted to do a balance transfer and Farzana was so responsive and helpful throughout the short process, it only took a few days. Thank you Farzana and Underwriters for making this a seamless transaction. Yvonne C.”

“Whenever I go to this CEFCU branch, Octavia always knows who I am and greets me with her wonderful smile and bright spirit. She goes above and beyond to help me, she great customer service. She always talks to me about the business at hand.”