First Alliance Blog

ROCHESTER, MN ― First Alliance Credit Union is pleased to announce it was voted as the Best Financial Institution in the KTTC Fan Favorite Awards for the third year in a row. This award is presented to one business for each of the 68 industry categories.

Did you know if you’re a First Alliance Credit Union member you can take advantage of the Love My Credit Union Rewards program? Love My Credit Union Rewards gives you exclusive access to a wide variety of deals and discounts that have saved credit union members over $2 billion (yes, we said “billion”) using the discounts available through the program.

First Alliance Credit Union of Rochester MN has been named one of the 2018 Best Credit Unions to Work For by the Credit Union Journal. 

A great benefit of being a First Alliance Credit Union member, is that students can apply for the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship. First Alliance Credit Union members have applied for this scholarship over the years and have won. 

Whether you're just getting started in your career or are already a seasoned pro, your first step in planning for retirement is estimating how much you need to save. 

In June First Alliance Credit Union pledged to donate 10 pounds of pet food to Paws and Claws Humane Society for every new membership account opened during the month. The credit union is proud to announce they are able to supply the animal shelter with 2,000 pounds of pet food, along with additional supplies that were collected at their branches last month. The credit union will be spreading the food donation out over four months to ensure the shelter’s needs are being met as new animals arrive and are adopted.

Rochester, MN - First Alliance Credit Union is the first business to ever participate in the Paws and Claws Humane Society’s Guardian Angel Program by sponsoring pets available for adoption. The credit union is covering the adoption fees for several pets currently available at Paws and Claws Humane Society.

Financing unexpected life events can be easier with a line of credit loan. You only advance funds when you need it, and only make payments when you have a balance, meaning you have more control over your finances. It is improtant to consider the different types of lines of credit loans, as each can be beneficial depending upon your specific needs and financial goals.

Now that tax season is over, and Spring (we think) is finally going to come, we're pleased to announce that we will be holding a Free Shred Day!  Drop off your sensitive documents on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at our 320 Alliance Place NE location in Rochester. 

First Alliance Credit Union is raising funds for the Rochester Women’s Shelter through a gift card drive between now and December 20th, 2017. The Rochester Women's Shelter provides outreach, advocacy, and housing to battered women and their children in South East Minnesota.