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LCCU developed directly out of the Latino community's need to become financially secure and independent.
| 1996 | Home invasion robberies and muggings of Latinos in Durham began to increase. |
| 1999 | In May, Hispanic leaders, including El Centro Hispano, met with credit union activists from Self-Help, State Employees' Credit Union, the N.C. Minority Support Center, and the N.C. Credit Union Division to explore the creation of a Latino credit union. |
| 2000 | In February, the Latino Community Credit Union received its charter from the state of North Carolina and its federal deposit insurance. |
| 2000 | On June 26, LCCU opened its doors to the public in Durham. |
| 2001 | On October 15, LCCU opened its second office in Charlotte. |
| 2002 | On November 22, LCCU opened its third office in Raleigh |
| 2003 | On June 30, LCCU opened its fourth office in Greensboro. |
| 2003 | On November 17, LCCU opened its fifth office in Fayetteville. |