Best Credit Union in the city awarded to Raiz Federal Credit Union
2023 Gold Winner - The City Magazine
EL PASO, TX (January 23, 2024) — The City Magazine hosted its annual Best of The City Awards Celebration at the El Paso County Coliseum, where Raiz Federal Credit Union was recognized as the 2023 Gold Winner for Best Credit Union in the city. Voted on by the El Paso community, Raiz is proud to accept this award that visualizes the credit union’s driving passion to make a difference and forge new paths toward brighter horizons.
Beyond the credit union’s financial products and services, Raiz provides innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of its members. Guided by the credit union philosophy of “people helping people,” Raiz takes its own approach toward the initiative of reaching universal financial access for everyone. “We believe that every person in our hometown deserves safe, affordable, and sustainable financial security. Embracing our roots as teachers, we strive to bring financial guidance, education, and innovation to everyone,” shared Max Villaronga, Raiz Federal Credit Union President and CEO.
Raiz Federal Credit Union sets itself apart from other banks and credit unions by encouraging individuals to “Dream Big.” With the help of their financial experts, Raiz believes there are no limits to what a credit union can do for you. They are inspired by those who dare to dream and are motivated by each person’s unique financial journey. Raiz is continually pushing the boundaries to create better opportunities and offer leading-edge digital banking services, all while providing an enjoyable banking experience. In celebration of this achievement, Raiz Federal Credit Union reminds us that universal financial inclusion is achievable when tools for empowerment are shared.
To learn more about Raiz Federal Credit Union and its award-winning services, visit www.raiz.us.
About Raiz Federal Credit Union
At Raiz (pronounced as "rise" in English and "rah-EES" in Spanish), our members and strong, vibrant community inspire us daily. We share a passion for knowledge and the pursuit of growth, grounded in our heritage as El Paso Area Teachers Federal Credit Union (TFCU). Today, we guide members from many professions to focus on their goals and help them get here. We're proud of our roots in El Paso (since 1936) as we envision a bold path forward, leading the way with passion. We are over 70,000 members strong and provide a full range of high-quality financial services at the great rates and low costs you can expect from a first-class credit union. Join us and experience the difference that comes from working with people who care.
The meaning behind our name:
Spanish for root, our new identity grows from our heritage in the community. Grounded in the roots of our beginning with teachers, sharing a passion for knowledge and pursuit of growth. We inspire our members and employees to feel connected to our future potential together. We are rising and inviting people to move forward with us. As we look out to the light over the Franklin Mountains rising from El Paso, we look up and ahead to an even brighter tomorrow.
