Saco Grand Opening Recap
August 18, 2025 On Friday, July 25th, we officially opened our newest branch and loan operations center at 4 Community Drive (off of 1001 Portland Rd) in Saco on a beautiful, hot sunny July day. We were joined by many friends, colleagues, partners, and members old and new to check out the new UCU branch…
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Celebrating Community and Resilience: UCU’s Saco Branch Grand Opening
July 31, 2025 On Friday, July 25th, University Credit Union proudly celebrated the grand opening of our new Saco branch. It was a picture-perfect summer day filled with community spirit, warm welcomes, and joyful smiles. We were honored to be embraced so enthusiastically by the Saco community and beyond. Coincidentally, the celebration also fell on…
Read MoreUCU Opens Branch and Loan Operations Center in Saco
Ribbon cutting and open house planned for Friday, July 25 Saco, Maine (July 14, 2025) – University Credit Union (UCU) has officially opened its newest branch and loan operations center in York County, as previously announced. Located at 4 Community Drive (off of 1001 Portland Road) in Saco, it features a fully renovated space designed…
Read MoreUCU Saco Branch Grand Opening & Open House
Celebrate the opening of University Credit Union’s branch and loan operations center in York County with a community-focused event designed to welcome members and neighbors alike. This family-friendly open house will include a ribbon cutting with the Biddeford + Saco Chamber of Commerce + Industry, light refreshments, giveaways, and a visit from a local food…
Read MoreBuilding Your Dream: A Step-by-Step Guide to Securing a Construction Loan
June 2025 Building your dream home is an exciting endeavor, but securing financing can seem overwhelming. Construction loans offer a path to realizing your vision, and with careful planning, the process can be smooth and successful. How Construction Loans Work Construction loans are short-term loans designed to finance the building of a new home. Unlike…
Read MoreYou’re More Than a Number: Why Your Credit Score Isn’t the Whole Story
By Abbey Ramsay, VP of Lending June 2025 We’ve all encountered websites with catchy slogans like: “Your Credit Score: From Blah to Fab!” or “Breathe Life into Your Credit Score.” What does this mean, and why does this number, which varies across different sources, hold so much importance? We’re here to explain and provide some…
Read MoreHow Credit Unions Offer Auto Loans for a Range of Credit Scores
Understanding the Credit Union Difference at UCU May 2025 Shopping for a car should be exciting—not stressful. But for many people, especially those with less-than-perfect credit, the idea of applying for an auto loan can bring a lot of anxiety. At UCU, we want to change that narrative. U Are More Than a Credit Score…
Read MoreCombating Title Fraud: Lender’s Blog
April 22, 2025 Title fraud is on the rise across the country, staying informed is one of the ways you can work to protect your property. Likely, you have seen this trend in the news, where land or property is sold in a fraudulent transaction. This is most typically done as a cash sale, where…
Read More*New* Shared Branch IDCheck
Stay One Step Ahead of Fraud with IDCheck At UCU, we understand it’s crucial to help protect you from account takeover fraud. That’s why we are introducing a new ID proofing measure for in-person visits to Shared Branch locations. This new fraud prevention measure allows us to make certain it is YOU trying to access…
Read MoreUCU Celebrates National Volunteer Week
ORONO, Maine (April 22, 2025) – For National Volunteer Week, the UCU team celebrated volunteerism in a variety of ways. On Patriot’s Day, the UCU team dedicated time to impact communities across Maine with their credit union-wide Here for U Day of Service. In its third year, the day of service offers time to learn…
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