Eleven Ways to Help Yourself Stay Sane in a Crazy Market
Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. It’s useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to...
View ArticleMaine Campus Compact Recognizes University Credit Union as 2020 Corporate...
ORONO, Maine (May 26, 2020) – Maine Campus Compact, a coalition of 18 member campuses formed to lead a movement to reinvigorate the civic mission of higher education, has named University Credit Union...
View ArticleUniversity of Southern Maine Recognizes University Credit Union as 2020...
ORONO, Maine (May 26, 2020) – University Credit Union (UCU) is honored to be the 2020 recipient of the University of Southern Maine Exceptional Community Partner Award, which recognizes an employer,...
View ArticleContactless Payments – Sign Me Up!
Have you added your UCU cards to your digital wallet? As we begin to get out and about, frequenting stores such as grocery stores or gas stations, they likely accept contactless payments. This includes...
View ArticleCar Buying 101 – Building a Budget
By Abbey Ramsay, Consumer Lending Manager at UCU It’s inevitable that at some point we will need to navigate the winding road of purchasing a new vehicle. Not to fear! Hop on into the passenger seat...
View ArticleCar Buying 101 – Dealers and Private Sales
By Abbey Ramsay, Consumer Lending Manager at UCU Dealers vs. Private Sales In my opinion, shopping for the vehicle is the best most exciting part! Granted some will disagree but, it’s really your time...
View ArticleUCU Awards Scholarships to Eight University of Maine System and Maine...
ORONO, Maine (July 17, 2020) – Annually, University Credit Union (UCU) awards scholarships to students from each University of Maine System institution and Maine Maritime Academy to support students’...
View ArticleUCU Named One of “America’s Best Credit Unions” by Forbes
ORONO, Maine (July 17, 2020) – University Credit Union (UCU) is honored to be named one of the best credit unions in Maine and the United States, according to Forbes’ third annual list of the America’s...
View ArticleNew look, same service.
Dear Member, For over 50 years, University Credit Union has served our member’s financial needs across Maine. Part of what makes us unique is our ability to transform to meet your evolving needs and...
View ArticleUniversity Credit Union Welcomes Bob Williams, CPA as Vice President of...
ORONO, Maine (March 5, 2020) – University Credit Union is pleased to welcome Bob Williams, CPA as Vice President of Finance & Technology. Bob Williams, CPA Williams will serve on the credit union’s...
View ArticleTown of Orono and University Credit Union Partner to Provide COVID-19 Relief...
ORONO, Maine (September 25, 2020) – The Town of Orono and University Credit Union (UCU) today announced the availability of no-interest relief loans for Orono-based businesses impacted by the COVID-19...
View ArticleStaying Connected During a Pandemic
By Lesley Ridge, Campus Branch Manager at UCU We are roughly about six months into the COVID-19 pandemic. Most people are used to mask wearing, keeping social distance, and excessive hand washing by...
View ArticleUniversity Credit Union Unveils Modern Brand Look, New Website Centered...
ORONO, Maine (October 9, 2020) – University Credit Union (UCU) today formally announced the launch of a vibrant new brand look across its physical and digital landscapes, including the launch of a new...
View ArticleMeet Our Campus Branch Managers (and Certified Financial Counselors!)
UCU’s Campus Branch Managers are located on the University of Maine, University of Southern Maine, and University of Maine Presque Isle. Whether a student at one of our campuses, a prospective or...
View ArticleUpdates to Paycheck Protection Program
October 15, 2020 Greetings, The Small Business Administration recently announced a streamlined process for Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness, as stated in the latest PPP Interim Final Rule....
View ArticleFocus on Fun Earns University Credit Union Fifth “Best Places to Work in...
UCU rises in annual ranking of Medium Employers to #18, up from #37 in 2019 ORONO, Maine (October 26, 2020) – University Credit Union (UCU) is honored to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work...
View ArticleTo Do List: Paying Back Student Loans
By Lesley Ridge, Campus Branch Manager at UCU When I survey students on campus and ask what financial topic they want to hear about, time after time, the answer is budgeting, establishing credit, and...
View ArticleUniversity Credit Union Adapts Annual “Ending Hunger” Campaign to COVID-19,...
ORONO, Maine (December 18, 2020) – Since 2017, more than $56,000 has been raised for food assistance programs on University of Maine System campuses through the UCU Ending Hunger on Campus campaign,...
View ArticlePPP Update January 7, 2021
While a second round of the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program loans were recently signed into law, we are still awaiting guidance from the SBA on changes to the program as well as the application...
View ArticleUCU Awards Scholarships to Eight University of Maine System and Maine...
ORONO, Maine (July 17, 2020) – Annually, University Credit Union (UCU) awards scholarships to students from each University of Maine System institution and Maine Maritime Academy to support students’...
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