LANSING, Mich. — MSU Federal Credit Union (MSUFCU) and University of Michigan Health-Sparrow held a grand opening Monday, Dec. 2, for a new MSUFCU location in the UM Health-Sparrow building at 1215 E. Michigan Ave. in Lansing.
“MSUFCU is committed to providing Sparrow team members the necessary resources and tools to achieve their financial goals and dreams,” said April Clobes, President and CEO at MSUFCU. “This specialty engagement space features video tellers, a technology bar, and office space for member meetings that can be scheduled with MSUFCU staff.”
Additionally, the renewed partnership between MSUFCU and UM Health-Sparrow provides unique opportunities for financial education programs and specialized products.
Specialty offerings from MSUFCU for UM Health-Sparrow team members include:
Special-Term Hero Loans and Professional Mortgages: A simplified mortgage process with preferred terms.
Commercial Loans and Lines of Capital: Financing for professional needs, including equipment and office space.
Nurse and EMT Student Loans: Special student loans are available to go back to school to get necessary certifications/degrees. Deferred payments and rate reduction with direct deposit.
Wealth Management Solutions: Short- and long-term investment resources to help team members make the most of their money.
Financial Education Services: Opportunities for all shifts, virtually and in person. Topics include budgeting, first-time homebuying, responsible credit, and account security.
“MSUFCU has been a dedicated partner in the health of our community since their first gift to the Sparrow Foundation in 1994,” said Margaret Dimond, Ph.D., Regional President at University of Michigan Health, which includes UM Health-Sparrow and UM Health-West. “Our team members appreciate the easy access to their accounts along with financial guidance on topics like savings, money markets, retirement, and more.”
The partnership will also bring ongoing support to the Sparrow Foundation. MSUFCU will make a $10 donation with each new UM Health-Sparrow team member account.
ABOUT MSUFCU
Founded in 1937, MSUFCU has a national reputation for excellence and has received several top industry and workplace awards, including being named a Best Credit Union to Work For® by American Banker for the sixth year, a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for 13 consecutive years, and a National Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® winner for seven consecutive years. MSUFCU has also been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 10 consecutive years and has been recognized by the Credit Union National Association, earning first place for the people-helping-people philosophy Louise Herring Award. The Credit Union operates an award-winning, wholly owned credit union service organization, Reseda Group; along with digital financial platforms AlumniFi and Collegiate; trade name Oakland University Credit Union; and its foundation, the MSUFCU Desk Drawer Foundation. MSUFCU is headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan; and has 32 branches; over 360,000 members; $8 billion in assets; and more than 1,200 employees. For more information, visit msufcu.org.
ABOUT UM HEALTH-SPARROW
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is mid-Michigan’s premier health care organization and includes hospitals in Lansing, Carson City, Charlotte, Ionia and St. Johns, as well as UM Health-Sparrow Specialty Hospital, Care Network, the Michigan Athletic Club, and AL!VE. UM Health-Sparrow is part of University of Michigan Health. Through the dedication of its 10,000 team members, UM Health-Sparrow pursues a vision to be nationally recognized as a leader in quality and patient experience. For more information, visit UofMHealthSparrow.org.