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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In December and January, the credit union's fraud team spotted unusual wire transfers of large sums of money into Jaimi's account, which was used to buy cryptocurrency for the fraudster.
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Michele Gile, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Federal credit unions cannot charge more than 18% interest, including on credit cards.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The credit union also sponsored the hospital’s annual CHOC Walk in the Park and the 2025 CHOC Gala.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Feb. 2026
Banks and Credit Unions You can seek funding for your business through loans from banks and credit unions that gives you the ability to access large amounts of funds and build your business credit.
—Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Michele Gile, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Federal credit unions cannot charge more than 18% interest, including on credit cards.
—Carter Dougherty, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
The credit union also sponsored the hospital’s annual CHOC Walk in the Park and the 2025 CHOC Gala.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 Feb. 2026
Banks and Credit Unions You can seek funding for your business through loans from banks and credit unions that gives you the ability to access large amounts of funds and build your business credit.
—Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Credit union.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credit%20union. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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