Local credit union dedicated to economic justice and financial inclusion.
Founded in 1982 by activists seeking a community-owned alternative to corporate banks, Cooperative Federal is a non-profit, community development credit union dedicated to social responsibility, equality, and economic justice.
When you do your banking with Cooperative Federal, you're making the decision to support these values, too. We keep our members' money LOCAL (not on Wall Street), helping to strengthen our neighborhoods and build a fair, independent local economy. Visit our website to learn more and see how you can join.
LOCATIONS: 723 Westcott Street, 401 South Avenue (at SW Community Center), 800 North Salina Street, 516 Burt Street (at Syracuse Housing Authority)
Cooperative Federal's mission is to rebuild the local economy in ways that foster justice, serve people and communities that are poorly served by mainstream banks, and responsibly manage our members' assets.
Our list of products and service is long--and always growing! Here is a snapshot.
ACCOUNTS
Checking, saving, and investment accounts for youth, adults, businesses and organizations.
PERSONAL LOANS
Credit cards, lines of credit, or regular loans for just about anything--from new & used auto, to "bill payer" (credit consolidation), to special credit-builder products... you name it.
HOME LOANS
Loans to purchase a home, loans or lines of credit for home improvement--and downpayment matches for first-time homebuyers.
BUSINESS
Loans and lines of credit for start-up, working capital, equipment, real estate.... and everything in between. There is no minimum loan size.
EDUCATION & ADVICE
Financial education classes, 1-on-1 credit and housing counseling, business skills seminars, and individual business advising. All of these education services are free or very, very low cost.
