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Via Credit Union: Your Financial Partner

Via Credit Union (ViaCU) is a modern, member-focused financial institution dedicated to helping individuals achieve financial success.

With nearly $573 million in assets and over 37,000 members, ViaCU offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of its community. Known for its exceptional customer service, honesty, and integrity, ViaCU stands out by prioritizing people over profits, fostering growth and knowledge, and maintaining a fun, welcoming environment for all its members.

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Via Credit Union (ViaCU) welcomes anyone living or working in 12 Indiana counties: Blackford, Delaware, Grant, Hamilton, Howard, Huntington, Kosciusko, Madison, Miami, Tipton, Wabash, or Wells. Family and household members of current or eligible members can also join.

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Mission & Values

  • Mission: People helping people achieve financial success.
  • Vision: Committed to member service while maintaining financial stability.
  • Values: Honesty, Integrity, Exceptional Service, People First, Commitment, Growth, Excellence, and Fun.
  • Community Involvement: By supporting various community events, ViaCU strives to make a difference.

Why Choose ViaCU?

  • Member-Owned: You're not just a customer; you own part of ViaCU.
  • Democratic Governance: Members elect the Board of Directors.
  • No Profit Motive: Profits benefit members through better rates and services.
  • Community Focused: Designed to serve members, not shareholders.

ViaCU History

  • Founding of Marion School Employees FCU

    April 22, 1936

    Charter granted to Marion school employees to operate a credit union under the Federal Credit Union Act of 1934. Marion, Indiana Public School Employees Federal Credit Union was established.

  • Assets Totaled $5,537

    December 31, 1940

    Assets totaled $5,537.

  • Membership Area Extension

    September 10, 1956

    Extension of the membership area to include all school employees in Grant County.

  • Introduction of Payroll Deduction

    September 1960

    Payroll deduction was introduced.

  • Charter Amendment

    June 22, 1961

    Amendment of the charter to include retired school employees.

  • Credit Union Office Relocation

    March 1964

    Clair Stafford Credit union moved from the home of charter member, Clair Stafford, to leased office space at 1373 North Baldwin Avenue. Mr. Stafford was the first assistant treasurer-manager.

  • First Full Time Manager

    September 1965

    Clevinger Employment of the first full-time manager, John M. Clevinger. Mr. Clevinger was a charter member and the first treasurer.

  • Christmas Club Account Introduced

    January 1966

    Christmas Club account introduced.

  • Milestone in Loan Balance

    October 1966

    Loan balance exceeded $1 million.

  • First Semi-Annual Dividend Paid

  • Assets Exceeded $1 Million

    March 1968

    Assets exceeded $1 million.

  • Introduction of Money Orders

    January 1970

    Money orders were introduced.

  • Assets Reached $2 Million

    August 31, 1971

    Assets reached $2 million.

  • New Offices at 515 N Bradner Ave

    August 19, 1972

    Bradner office Moved into the new offices at 515 N Bradner Ave in Marion.

  • Gem Loan Introduced

    April 1976

    Open-end credit limit (Gem Loan) was introduced.

  • Assets Reached $5 Million

    September 1979

    Assets reached $5 million.

  • In-House Data Processing System

    July 2, 1980

    Purchased "in house" data processing system.

  • Money Market Share Accounts Introduced

    1981

    Money Market Share accounts were introduced.

  • Merger with Blackford County Public Employees FCU

    1983

    Hale Merged with the Blackford County Public Employees FCU having assets of $750,000. Tom Hale was a charter member and served as treasurer/manager from his home.

  • Hartford City Branch Established

    1984

    Hartford Branch Hartford City Branch established.

  • VISA Credit Card Introduced

    1985

    Visa Logo VISA Credit Card was introduced.

  • Financial Planning Services Department Established

    October 1987

    Cuso logo Established a new department to offer financial planning services, alternative investments and insurance products.

  • Name Shortened to Marion School Employees FCU

    December 1987

    MSEFCU logo Shortened name to Marion School Employees Federal Credit Union.

  • Expansion and Field of Membership Language Acquired

    1990

    Old South Purchased building at 4505 S Adams Street in Marion. Purchased loan assets ($5.1 million) from Lampco FCU's Gas City and Hartford City offices and acquired "community" credit union field of membership language for these areas.

  • New Branch in Hartford City

    1991

    Hartford City A new branch was constructed in Hartford City.

  • Membership and Assets Growth

    September 1992

    Exceeded $50 million in assets with 15,500 members.

  • Introduction of ATM Cards

    January 1993

    ATM cards were introduced.

  • First ATM Installation

    1994

    ATM Installed first ATM at the Indiana Wesleyan University Student Center.

  • New Branch in Gas City

    1995

    Gas City Branch Constructed and opened branch in Gas City.

  • West 2nd Street Branch Opening

    1996

    Old west branch Purchased, remodeled, and opened branch at 2232 W 2nd Street in Marion.

  • Debit Cards Introduced

    May 1997

    Debit Cards were introduced.

  • Online Banking Launch

    1998

    Webpage Website with online banking was introduced.

  • Assets Reached $100 Million

    1999

    Assets reached $100 million.

  • First Student Operated Branch Opened

    August 1999

    Northview Opened first Student Operated Branch at Northview Elementary.

  • Assets Reached $150 Million

    January 2003

    Assets reached $150 million.

  • New Branch and Administration Center

    December 2003

    Admin Branch Constructed and opened branch and administration center at 4505 S Adams Street in Marion.

  • Drive Up ATM in Upland

    April 2005

    drive up ATM Purchased and remodeled drive up ATM in Upland.

  • Expansion of Membership Field

    2007

    Became a state-chartered credit union and expanded field of membership to anyone living or working in Blackford, Grant, Madison or Miami County.

  • Assets Reached $200 Million

    May 2008

    Assets reached $200 million.

  • Rebranding to Via Credit Union

    July 2008

    Via logo A naming committee that included members, staff, and management selected two names and placed them before the membership for a vote. Via Credit Union received the most votes.

  • New Branch at 2232 W 2nd St in Marion

    July 2008

    West 2nd branch Constructed and opened new branch at 2232 W 2nd St in Marion.

  • Assets Reached $250 Million

    July 2009

    Assets reached $250 million.

  • VISA Platinum Rewards Credit Card Introduced

    March 2010

    Visa Platinum Credit CardVISA Platinum Rewards Credit Card was introduced.

  • Merger with Grant County Community FCU

    November 2010

    East BranchMerger with Grant County Community Federal Credit Union. Established branch at 6033 East Big Play Way in Marion and an office in the Post Office in downtown Marion.

  • Mobile App and Website Launch

    March 2013

    via mobile Mobile app and website were introduced.

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    Expanded Membership to Include Additional Counties

    July 2013

    membership map Expanded Membership to include Delaware, Hamilton, Howard, Huntington, Tipton, Wabash, and Wells County.

  • Assets Reached $300 Million

    January 2014

    Assets reached $300 million.

  • Introduction of Business Loans

    May 2016

    Business Loans were introduced.

  • Remote Deposit in ViaMobile App Introduced

    June 2016

    deposit checks Remote Deposit in the ViaMobile app was introduced.

  • Merger with United Credit Union

    February 2017

    Warsaw branch Merger with United Credit Union and established branch at 1911 Plaza Drive in Warsaw.

  • Investment Services Partnership

    November 2018

    Investment Services Partnered with CUSO Financial Services (CFS) to provide investment services.

  • Introduction of eSign

    March 2019

    eSign eSign was introduced, which allows members to electronically sign documents using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

  • Contact Center Opening

    May 2019

    Opened contact center that allowed staff to serve members more efficiently.

  • New ViaConnect Experience Introduced

    September 2020

    ViaConnect A new ViaConnect experience was introduced.

  • Assets Reached $500 Million

    March 2022

    Assets reached $500 million.

 

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