A History of Service
In the beginning, Franklin First Federal Credit Union was actually four different credit unions, dating back to as early as 1958. The Franklin County Public Hospital FCU, the Franklin County Teachers FCU, Lunt Silversmiths, and the Greenfield Tap & Die Credit Union realized that they all shared common goals and that by coming together, they could serve the community to a higher level than they could apart. And so, they joined together to form Franklin First Federal Credit Union.
In 1995, we built the central office and branch at 57 Newton Street, creating an updated, central space for the membership. Five years later, in 2000, Franklin First applied for community charter status with the National Credit Union Association, which opened the doors of membership to anyone who lives, works, or worships in Franklin County.
Today, we serve over 7,000 members across Franklin County, using some of the newest technologies and resources available so that we can bring a better way of banking to friends, families, neighbors, and our community here in the valley.
Experience the Credit Union Difference
As a credit union, Franklin First is a not-for-profit financial cooperative owned and operated by our members. With Franklin First, you become a cooperative owner, not just another account number.
Membership Requirements
Franklin First’s charter allows anyone to join who lives, works, worships or goes to school in Franklin County, Massachusetts. Once you join you may always remain a member as long as you maintain the minimum balance of one share, even if you move away.
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