Great Lakes First FCU - Header

CU Info Button Services Button

Loan Programs Button

Rates Button

Kid's Corner Button

Applications Button

Calculator Button

Links Button

Membership Button

SAVINGS

SHARE SAVINGS

The share savings account is your Credit Union's basic savings account, which is available in both individual and joint form.  When you join the Credit Union, your initial $5.00 deposit buys you a share, which makes you a member/owner of the Credit Union.  You must keep $5.00 in the account at all times to remain a member. Click Here for Rates

SHARE CERTIFICATES

These are certificates members can purchase that provide a fixed dividend rate for the entire term of the certificate.  The certificates are available in terms of six (6) months to forty-eight (48) months.  The minimum deposit required for a certificate is $1,000.00.  Eighteen month IRA certificates are also available.  Click Here for Rates

SAVINGS & INVESTMENT RESOURCES Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union now offers online Savings & Investment Resources for our members. You will find educational articles, helpful links, financial calculators and more!

INDIVIDUAL RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS ( Regular, Roth, Educational )

Our Individual Retirement Accounts are an excellent way to save for retirement or education.  Taxes on the account earnings are deferred until after the account is drawn on.  IRA contributions may be tax deductible, contact your tax advisors to find out if you qualify for this deduction. Click Here for Rates

SHARE DRAFT

You will like the convenience and value of a share draft (checking) account at Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union.  Our share draft (checking) account offers: Click Here for Rates

Blue check No minimum balance requirements
Blue check No per check charges or transaction fees
Blue check No monthly service charges
Blue check Earns dividends
Blue check Instant carbonless check copies
Blue check Easy to reconcile monthly statement
Blue check Convenient ATM card access
Blue check Senior/Retirees receive free checks

For qualifying members, we also offer the MasterCard Debit Card.  You can access your share draft account worldwide without checks.  See the Credit Union for details.

YOUTH CLUBSaver Sam

Any member 12 years old or younger qualifies for our Great Lakes Super Savers Youth Club.  Great Lakes Super Savers benefits include:  Click Here for Rates

Blue check Quarterly newsletter
Blue check Stickers in their statements
Blue check Seasonal giveaways
Blue check Seasonal contests
Blue check Grab bag gifts for three consecutive monthly deposits

Additional resources are available to out younger members at our Young Investors Resource. Learn more about your money from articles, links and games!

CHRISTMAS CLUBS

A great way to save for the annual expense of Christmas is the Christmas Club Account.  Since you do not withdraw funds from your account during the year, the balance grows steadily.  We then transfer the funds to your share savings account on September 30th of each year, in plenty of time for Christmas shopping. Click Here for Rates

CLUB ACCOUNTS

Club accounts can be used for many different things.  The most popular being vacations or taxes.  They may be opened at any time during the year and deposits can be in any amount.  Click Here for Rates

PAYROLL DEDUCTION

With payroll deduction, you can authorize your employer to send any portion of your paycheck directly to your Credit Union accounts every payday.  This can be a convenient way to save or pay back loans automatically.  Check with your employer to see if they participate.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

One of the safest ways to deposit funds in the Credit Union is direct deposit.  Direct Deposit of your payroll, pension checks, social security checks, VA benefits, or child support payments, is one of the most convenient services offered by your Credit Union.  Some direct deposit authorization forms may be picked up at the Credit Union, others will be available through your employer or provider.

AUTO REPAIR PLANS

Auto Care extended mechanical repair plans are available at the Credit Union.  These plans can apply to either new or used cars.  Eligibility for used cars is determined by the year and mileage of the vehicle.  Inquire about details at the Credit Union Loan Department.

LOANS

One of the Credit Union's primary functions is to provide affordable credit to its membership.  We offer many types of loans at competitive rates of interest.  Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union's loans include:

Blue check New and Used Auto Loans
Blue check Home Improvement Loans
Blue check Boat and RV Loans
Blue check Motor Home Loans
Blue check Motorcycle Loans
Blue check Vacation Loans
Blue check Consolidation Loans
Blue check First and Second Mortgage Loans
Blue check Revolving Credit / Signature Loans
Blue check Student Loan Applications
Blue check Share / Share Certificate Pledged Loans
Blue check Mobile Home Loans
Blue check One Payment Notes
Blue check Seasonal Loan Specials

There are no penalties for paying a loan off early or paying more than your monthly payment.  When you need credit, think of your Credit Union first! Click Here for Rates

LOAN & CREDIT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES Check out GLFFCU’s Loan Management Resources to for great information, educational articles, and valuable hints to keep your credit in tip-top shape!

VISA CREDIT CARDSVISA logo

A Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union VISA credit card provides its members with everything they are looking for in a credit card.  These benefits include:

:

Blue check No Annual Fee
Blue check 25 Day Grace Period
Blue check Worldwide Acceptance
Blue check Cash Advance Convenience
Blue check No Cash Advance Fee
Blue check Low Fixed Interest Rate - 12.9% APR

VISA 800.828.3901

Click here for VISA Application

CREDIT DISCLOSURE
ANNUAL PERCENTAGE RATE (APR) FOR PURCHASES
CLASSIC
PLATINUM
12.9%
8.9%
OTHER APRs
CLASSIC
PLATINUM

Balance Transfers APR:
12.9%

Cash Advance APR:
12.9%

Balance Transfers APR:
8.9%

Cash Advance APR:
8.9%

MINIMUM FINANCE CHARGE
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
CLASSIC
PLATINUM
CLASSIC
PLATINUM
NONE
NONE
NONE
NONE
GRACE PERIOD FOR REPAYMENT OF THE
BALANCE FOR PURCHASES
CLASSIC
PLATINUM
25 Days
25 Days
LATE PAYMENT FEE
OVER THE LIMIT FEE
CLASSIC
PLATINUM
CLASSIC
PLATINUM
$25.00
$15.00
NONE
NONE
INTERNATIONAL TRANSACTION FEE
1% of foreign transaction
METHOD OF COMPUTING
THE BALANCE FOR PURCHASES
Average Daily Balance including new purchases

ATM

You'll enjoy the 24-hour convenience of an ATM card from Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union. For your convenience we have no-surcharge ATM machines in both our Escanaba and Gladstone locations. With your ATM card you'll be able to perform transactions at ATMs across the nation and worldwide.  Our ATM cards are accepted wherever you see these ATM network logos:

MCUL No-Surcharge ATM Search Engine

Cirrus Logo

MC Logo

NYCE Logo
(formerly Magic Line)

SC24 Logo

CU Alliance Logo

VISA Logo

Member Access Logo

ATM/DEBIT 800.991.4965

ADDITIONAL SERVICES:

Blue Diamond Button Money Orders Blue Diamond Button Drive In Services
Blue Diamond Button Traveler's Checks Blue Diamond Button 24-Hour Depository
Blue Diamond Button Notary Service Blue Diamond Button Wire Transfers
Blue Diamond Button Student Loan Applications Blue Diamond Button Photocopies
Blue Diamond Button Used Auto NADA prices Blue Diamond Button Cashier Checks
Blue Diamond Button Safety Deposit Boxes Blue Diamond Button Gift Checks
Blue Diamond Button U.S. Savings Bonds Blue Diamond Button Electronic Funds Transfer
Blue Diamond Button Fax Machine Blue Diamond Button Federal Tax Deposit
Blue Diamond Button CUNA Mutual Insurance Services Blue Diamond Button Financial Counseling
Blue Diamond Button Stamps Blue Diamond Button Loan Protection Insurance*
Blue Diamond Button Land Contract Escrow Service Blue Diamond Button Automatic Loan Payment Transfer
Blue Diamond Button Deposit by Mail Packets Blue Diamond Button Discount to Great America / WI Dells
Blue Diamond Button Electronic Coin Sorting  Blue Diamond Button Phone Transfers
Blue Diamond Button RV NADA Prices Blue Diamond Button Audio Phone Service
Blue Diamond Button Home Banking    

*Loan Protection Insurance is not insured by NCUA and is not required as a condition of any loan, pursuant to the "Consumer Protection for Sales of Insurance."

Top of Page


Home | Credit Union Info | Services | Loan Programs | Rates 
 Kids Corner | Applications | Disclosures | Calculators | Membership 

Financial Resource Center | Members Financial Network


ABOUT SSL CERTIFICATES

NCUA Logo
Your savings federally insured to at least $100,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government. National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency.

Equal Housing Lender Logo
 We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act

This site is best viewed using Netscape 3.0 or Internet Explorer 3.0 or greater
at 800x600 screen resolution

Netscape LogoInternet Explorer Logo

Copyright©, Great Lakes First FCU, 2000
Duplication of information found within this site, is prohibited without express written permission from Great Lakes First FCU. Any modification or redistribution of the material within is a violation of applicable copyright laws.  Information is subject to change without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

Great Lakes First FCU
2110 Third Avenue North
Escanaba, MI 49829
Phone (906) 786 - 4623
Fax (906) 786 - 6724