credit union
noun
: a cooperative association that makes small loans to its members at low interest rates and offers other banking services (such as savings and checking accounts)
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The credit union and its venture fund are both nonprofits.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Some are employed by credit unions or the military, and others offer a sliding scale.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Christmas is one of several federal holidays, so banks and credit unions are not open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Personal loans Whether borrowed from a bank, credit union or online lender, personal loan balances are the estate's responsibility.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2025
Some are employed by credit unions or the military, and others offer a sliding scale.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025
Christmas is one of several federal holidays, so banks and credit unions are not open.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Personal loans Whether borrowed from a bank, credit union or online lender, personal loan balances are the estate's responsibility.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for credit union
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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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