Champion Credit Union and Ecusta Credit Union Announce Merger

Champion Credit Union announced that Ecusta Credit Union, which has served Transylvania and Henderson counties since 1976, will formally merge into Champion Credit Union later this year, in a move a press release noted is aimed at enhancing financial services and member experience.

Champion Credit Union named to list of Great Employers to Work for in North Carolina

Champion Credit Union announced it has been named to the Great Employers to Work for in North Carolina 2023 list by Best Companies Group, a BridgeTower Media Company.

Credit Union named to list of Great Employers

Champion Credit Union announced it has been named to the Great Employers to Work for in North Carolina 2023 list by Best Companies Group, a BridgeTower Media Company.

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Matt Wells, mortgage sales manager at Champion Credit Union, offers advice and information when it comes to lending in today’s active real estate market. 

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Although everyone looks forward to summertime, it can be an expensive time of year. The summer months not only involve the cost of vacations but also camps for kids and other expenditures.

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Whether you own a business or are simply trying to manage a household budget, phishing scams and cyberattacks are a risk to your security.

Sponsored: Teaching Kids & Teens Healthy Financial Habits

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Sponsored: Top 4 Reasons to Refinance Your Auto Loan

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Champion Credit Union donation gives teachers a deserved boost

fr championChampion Credit Union donated $100,000 last week to nine local school systems in the communities it serves — including Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain counties.

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