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New credit union will promote homeownership and financial literacy

ALEXANDRIA, VA (December 8, 2025) |

The National Credit Union Administration has granted a federal charter and Share Insurance Fund coverage to Haven Federal Credit Union, located in Santa Clara, California.

“Chartering a new credit union is a significant achievement. A new credit union means new opportunities, particularly in underserved communities,” NCUA Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman said. “Haven Federal Credit Union has set a goal of helping members with a fundamental need: homeownership. They plan partnerships with local organizations to provide members with financial literacy tools to help them realize their financial goals, including owning their own home. I applaud the organizers’ hard work and innovative thinking that resulted in their federal charter.”

Haven is a multiple common bond credit union, with a potential membership of more than 300,000.  Serving associational and occupational groups and people who live, work, worship, or attend school in and businesses and other legal entities located in an underserved community in the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland area Haven will provide a variety of services promoting homeownership and improving financial knowledge among its members.

During the first year of operations, Haven plans to offer its members savings products and lending services that will include:

  • Residential mortgages
  • Home-equity products
  • High-yield share accounts
  • Share draft accounts
  • Auto loans

Haven Federal Credit Union’s charter became effective on December 8, 2025. It is the third federal credit union chartered in 2025.

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