SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 5, 2022 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, reveals a unique, new offering for a smoother home loan process, Home Connections. The program is designed to make homeownership more accessible for Members in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties. As part of its continuing commitment to provide home loans with low rates and exceptional service, Orange County’s Credit Union offers a mix of convenient technology, unmatched savings, and one-on-one guidance to seamlessly navigate the tumultuous homebuying process. The complexity of the homebuying process, as well as misinformation or a lack of understanding about requirements, can discourage potential homebuyers from taking their first steps toward purchasing a home. Orange County’s Credit Union recognizes how important it is to have a safe, comfortable home and how ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2022 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with over 120,000 Members, welcomes Andy Oftelie as a new member of its Board of Directors.    The Board of Directors are volunteers who hold responsibility for setting the Credit Union’s strategic direction and ensuring the safety and soundness of the Credit Union in an increasingly complex financial services ecosystem, with a focus on Member engagement and satisfaction.   "We remain dedicated to delivering excellent service to our Members and continuing to provide an award-winning work environment for our Associates," said Orange County’s Credit Union CEO Shruti Miyashiro. "This level of commitment and enforced standard of excellence is a testament to the exemplary Board leadership appointed. With Andy Oftelie, we will be able to maintain corporate excellence, which is an essential part of our ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2022 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, has partnered with Irvine Community Land Trust to support Sage Park, the newest affordable ownership housing development in Irvine, Calif. In its first-time partnership with the Irvine Community Land Trust, Orange County’s Credit Union underscores its dedication to supporting Orange County residents with housing solutions and increasing accessibility to the housing market. With Irvine and Orange County being one of the most expensive places to live, moderate- and low-income Orange County families are finding it difficult to afford housing. The Sage Park development consists of 68 affordable for-sale townhomes located in the Portola Springs area of Irvine, and has convenient access to 133 and Portola Parkway. Following a multistep application and vetting process to confirm eligibility, the already ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – August 12, 2021 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 120,000 Members, received $1.8 million as part of the Rapid Response Program COVID-19 relief efforts awarded to select and top-tier community development financial institutions. As a certified CDFI with a low-income designation, Orange County’s Credit Union has been highly-focused on providing safe and helpful information, products, and services with the knowledge that many people in the community are struggling financially throughout the pandemic. This CDFI Rapid Response Grant allows the Credit Union to continue to provide financial aid to Members, particularly those in underserved communities, who are working to get back on their feet after the pandemic’s adverse economic effects. Provided by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Rapid Response Grant awarded to Orange County’s Credit Union is part ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Jan. 20, 2021 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-headquartered financial services provider with more than 117,000 Members, announces its newest branch location in Huntington Beach is now open to the public. The new Huntington Beach branch replaces the previous Fountain Valley location, just two miles down the road. The move to Huntington Beach creates a more centralized location with easy access from two major cross streets, more convenient access to an ATM and night drop-box, and refreshed building neighboring great retail shops and ample parking. Local Members will enjoy consistent and uninterrupted financial services by the same friendly Associates from the former Fountain Valley branch location. As with all Orange County’s Credit Union branches, Members can choose from an array of financial services, including checking, savings, and retirement accounts, mobile and online banking, as well ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Dec. 2, 2020 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 117,000 Members, has hired Adam Ennett as its new Vice President of Consumer Lending. Ennett brings more than 12 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry, including eight years specifically in lending services with credit unions. As the newly appointed VP of Consumer Lending, Ennett will oversee the planning, directing, and organizing of the strategic and operational activities of the consumer lending program, with a focus on creating value that leads to purposeful growth and sustainability. In addition, Ennett will assist in the spearheading of Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) strategies that support the expansion of lending to underserved communities within the Credit Union’s field of Membership. “Adam brings an incredible combination of experience and energy to the Credit ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Oct. 26, 2020 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 117,000 Members, is the recipient of a 2020 AHEAD Grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco for $37,500. The grant funds will be used to support the COVID-19 relief efforts of Orange County, California-based pediatric healthcare system, CHOC Children’s. CHOC has been tirelessly committed to the highest quality medical care for children since 1964. The dedicated and highly trained staff are relentless in their mission to nurture, advance, and protect the health and well-being of children. Among the pandemic impacts is a drop in reportable cases of child abuse and neglect in the region and nationally. There’s wide recognition that the problem hasn’t gone away; experts believe that it’s hidden because many at-risk children are less visible to daycare ...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – July 2020 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, has been named one of America’s best credit unions in Forbes’ Best Credit Unions in Each State list. Orange County’s Credit Union is ranked as No. 5 in the state of California, making the list for the second consecutive year. “Earning a spot on this prestigious list for a second year in a row is a testament to our continued commitment of prioritizing people. Our business philosophy is that action is taken with people in mind first, not the bottom line, and we’re proud that we are delivering on that promise,” shared Shruti Miyashiro, President and CEO of Orange County’s Credit Union. “I am beyond grateful for our incredible team of Associates who go above and beyond to provide ...

SANTA ANA, California – November 20, 2019 – Orange County’s Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, announced the addition of Andrew Oftelie to the Credit Union’s Supervisory Committee. Oftelie was appointed by the Credit Union’s Board of Directors in July for a three-year term from 2019-2022. He currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). His long and distinguished tenure at OCTA brings a wealth of wide-ranging and strategic financial guidance to the Committee. The Committee’s role is to ensure the Credit Union’s Board of Directors and management have the necessary practices and protocols in place to properly safeguard Members’ assets. This includes fulfillment of the annual audit requirement. Given the Credit Union’s not-for-profit status, members of the Board and Directors and Supervisory Committee serve voluntarily. ABOUT ORANGE ...

SANTA ANA, Calif.– Oct. 28, 2019 - Orange County's Credit Union, a Santa Ana-based financial services provider with more than 116,000 Members, receives the Kim Bannan Eternal Flame Award at this year’s California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues’ REACH Conference. The coveted award recognizes Orange County’s Credit Union’s ongoing efforts contributing to the success and future of small sized credit unions, also known as “Shapiro Group” credit unions, that have under $150 million in assets. The Credit Union and CEO, Shruti Miyashiro, are recognized for their ongoing support of Allied Healthcare Federal Credit Union in Long Beach and Communidad Latina Federal Credit Union in Santa Ana. Specifically, Orange County’s Credit Union offers various resources including access to its training and workshops. “For almost four years, Orange County’s Credit Union has provided AHFCU with access to its training portal for the Bank Secrecy ...