Del Norte Credit Union

Are you interested in making a difference in your community? Did you know that credit unions do just that? Del Norte Credit Union wants you to know there’s a big difference between credit unions and banks. To begin with, credit unions are not-for-profit financial cooperatives owned by their members and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. This means there are no shareholders, and there is a vested interest in the success of our communities. When you are a part … Read More

Does your bank care about the community you live and work in? You may not know it, but Del Norte Credit Union regularly shows its support for our community through its philanthropic arm, the Del Norte LOV Foundation. The not-for-profit organization has made a commitment toward advocating for, and engaging with, the communities they serve. They are committed to spreading the love. Founded in 2018 by employees at Del Norte Credit Union and registered as a 501(c)3 public charity nonprofit … Read More

What does the term “financial literacy” mean to you? The dictionary defines financial literacy as the ability to understand and use various financial skills, which include personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. That may mean achieving the financial knowledge and resources to buy a new home or car, provide your children with a good education, or even save the money to go on that much-deserved vacation. One thing is certain, the earlier you start down the road to financial literacy, … Read More

When did some businesses stop being about people helping people and start being just about dividends and profit bottom lines?  In Santa Fe, that question never comes up in conversations about locally-owned Del Norte Credit Union, because DNCU has always done business the right way — people helping people. It’s the main reason Del Norte became a credit union rather than a bank. Banks are for-profit entities owned by shareholders who expect to earn dividends. Del Norte Credit Union is … Read More