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Credit union

A non-profit Financial institution that is owned and operated entirely by ITS members. Credit unions provide financial services for their members, including savings and lending. Large organizations and companies may organize Credit unions for their members and employees, respectively. To join a Credit union, a person must ordinarily belong to a participating organization, such as a college alumni association or labor union. When a person deposits Money in a Credit union, he/she becomes a member of the union because the deposit is considered partial ownership in the Credit union.

Related Terms: 14 Credit union, CLU, Credit, Financial institution, FIN, Heir, Inc., ITS, Long, Lend, Leg, Money, Own, Profit
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Additional Related Terms: Accredited Personal Financial Planning Specialist, Allowance for depreciation, Adjustable rate, Above par, Accrual of discount, Amortization of premium, At par, Allied member, All or any part, Associate member