Your Money is Safe with Us!

While many financial institutions face problems in this uncertain economy, credit unions including DGEFCU, remain healthy. John Waggoner, USA Today personal finance columnist listed credit unions as a good place to save. He also noted that credit unions often pay higher yields because they are not-for-profit organizations.

Click here to learn more about why your money is safe at a credit union!

Don’t forget! Your savings at the credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration.

It's a Buyer's Market - Are You Ready to Buy?

If you’ve been thinking for a while about buying a new home, now is the time to act. Interest rates are low, and there are dozens of properties to choose from – no matter what location or price range you desire. And the best place to start your shopping is with a stop at your credit union.

Come in and meet with one of your loan officers, who will help you find the best loan and the best price range to shop for, in order to fit your mortgage payment comfortably into your budget.

For your convenience, you can also apply for preapproval online. You can see the details of all the loans we offer, as well as current rates, right at your fingertips.

Unlike some financial institutions, DGEFCU has never offered sub-prime loans, and we always make loans in our members’ best interests.We even offer insurance as extra protection from any twists and turns in the market, or unforeseen circumstances in your life.

Before the market turns again, turn to us.We’ll get you into your new home in no time, and for less than you might expect.

The Results are In!

Thank you to all of our members who participated in this year’s Annual Meeting. Once again, it was a success!

Congratulations to Jacqueline Oliver and Leroy Proctor on their reelection to the Board of Directors. Congratulations also to Gertrude Thompson, who was reelected to the Credit Committee.We appreciate the hard work and commitment of these individuals.

Cars Available for Sale

Periodically, your credit union has cars available for sale.  For more information, please contact Curtis Otey at 202-673-3622.

There are no cars available for sale at this time.

The Benefits of Membership

Why I love My Credit Union
The theme of this year’s International Credit Union Day—“Credit Unions: Making a World of Difference”— aptly describes what our credit union tries to do every day: make a world of difference in your life.

How do we do it? We offer you:

• A Place to Transact Conveniently —
  Checking accounts, direct deposit and payroll deduction, ATM and debit cards, home banking, many shared branch locations in the DC metro area and around the nation offering extended and Saturday hours. Bilingual service in English and Spanish at the ACCESO office! Low cost remittances and money orders!
   
• A Place to Save at Very Attractive Rates —
  Regular savings, money markets, individual retirement accounts, vacation and holiday savings clubs. Low balance requirements!! 12 month share certificates currently earn 5.18% annual percentage yield with a minimum balance of $500.*
   
• A Place to Borrow Affordably —
  used and new vehicles, personal loans, credit cards, mortgages (purchases and refinances!) and home equity loans. New vehicle rates start as low as 2.99% annual percentage rate.*
   
• A Place to Belong –
  Membership in the Credit Union, a not-for-profit, democratically run financial institution in your workplace or neighborhood. Membership is open to anyone who works for the District Government, BET and a number of other select employers and to anyone who resides, works or worships in Adams Morgan, Columbia Heights or Mount Pleasant. Membership is also open to your family and household members.

To join or to add a service, simply call 202-671-1626, e-mail info@dgefcu.org or visit one of our offices!! Thank you for making us your credit union.

*Please click here for current rate information.

ACCESO Branch Hours

DGEFCU’s mission to provide financial services to our members AND diverse communities has motivated it in the opening of its first community branch, “ACCESO.”

The Branch is located on Mount Pleasant Street near the intersection of Columbia Road and 16th Street. It features extended hours, staff bilingual in English and Spanish, and operates in DGEFCU’s commitment to “service with integrity and trust to help build dreams.”

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Read News Coverage:

Credit Unions Open Branch For Latinos
(Washington Post Saturday, February 25, 2006)
Shared branch focuses on Hispanic unbanked
(CUNA New's Now Monday, February 27, 2006)

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