credit union
noun
a cooperative group that makes loans to its members at low rates of interest.
credit unions
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pluralof credit union.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A 2025 report by the American Credit Union Mortgage Association, a national nonprofit trade group, delved into these application figures and concluded that credit unions reported significantly lower denial rates than other lenders.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
Buyers have several options for acquiring a home loan: banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers or direct lenders.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
She also wants to partner with financial institutions to develop a system for unbanked individuals, meaning those who don’t use traditional banks or credit unions, to start earning a credit rating and score.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Satheesh Ravala is chief technology officer of Candescent, which makes digital technology used by banks and credit unions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
In Article XI the law provides for the establishment of credit unions.
From Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted by Chester Arthur Phillips
