Our History

LCCU developed directly out of the Latino community's need to become financially secure and independent.

1996Home invasion robberies and muggings of Latinos in Durham began to increase.
1999In 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.
2000In February, the Latino Community Credit Union received its charter from the state of North Carolina and its federal deposit insurance.
2000On June 26, LCCU opened its doors to the public in Durham.
2001On October 15, LCCU opened its second office in Charlotte.
2002On November 22, LCCU opened its third office in Raleigh
2003On June 30, LCCU opened its fourth office in Greensboro.
2003On November 17, LCCU opened its fifth office in Fayetteville.
  2008On August 4th, LCCU opened its sixth office in Winston-Salem.
  2008

The second branch in the city of Charlotte and seventh for LCCU was opened in December 15th, 2008.

  2009

On August 10th, LCCU opened its eighth office in Garner.

  2010LCCU opened its 9th branch in Carrboro on April 9.
  2010On June 14th, LCCU opened its 10th branch in Monroe, NC.
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