About Guadalupe Credit Union
Our History
Father Edward J. McCarthy established Guadalupe Credit Union in 1948 to serve the parishioners of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, GCU expanded by merging with St. Anne's Credit Union, Health and Environment and Human Services Credit Union, and Cristo Rey Credit Union. These mergers broadened our membership to include much of the Santa Fe community. In 2016, we continued our growth by merging with St. Gertrude's Credit Union in Mora. Today, GCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative proudly serving Northern New Mexicans of all faiths, professions, ages, and backgrounds. Our commitment to community and inclusion creates a welcoming environment for all.
Community Development Initiatives
In 2010, Guadalupe Credit Union was designated as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), recognizing our dedication to providing responsible, affordable lending to low-income, low-wealth, and underserved communities. In 2015, we received the Juntos Avanzamos designation, formally acknowledging our tailored financial products and services for Hispanic and immigrant communities.
Our Commitment
Guadalupe Credit Union offers a range of products and services designed to improve your financial well-being. We provide a safe place to save and borrow money at reasonable rates. Our employees are dedicated to encouraging personal financial empowerment among our members, offering tools and resources to help you succeed. We have nationally certified Financial Coaches available at all branches for one-on-one consultations, fairs, or classes in English and Spanish on topics such as money management, credit, and future planning.
Our Mission
Providing financial empowerment within the communities we serve.
Our Tagline
More than banking, we’re family!™
Our Values
Our values guide our actions and define how we interact with the world:
- Serve our communities with compassion and dedication.
- Provide an inclusive environment by building open and honest relationships.
- Encourage financial empowerment by creating solutions that improve your life.
- Commit to ongoing growth, education, and outreach.
- Responsibly manage our credit union to foster growth and meet the needs of future generations.
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