2023

Advia Credit Union Recognized as a Best-in-State Credit Union by Forbes

02/2023
Kalamazoo, MI – Advia Credit Union has been named as one of the Best-in-State Credit Unions by Forbes Magazine. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes, a business magazine and global media company, as well as Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking research firm.
2022

Advia Credit Union Hires New Chief Financial Officer, Dustin Adams

02/2023
Kalamazoo, Michigan, December 14, 2022 – Advia Credit Union is pleased to announce the hiring of Dustin Adams as its new Chief Financial Officer. This position became available following the transition of Jeff Fielder, Advia’s former CFO, into his new role as Advia’s President & CEO in Fall of 2022.
2022

Advia Credit Union Names New President & CEO

02/2023
Advia Credit Union Names New President & CEO, Jeff Fielder Following Retirement Announcement of Cheryl DeBoer
2022

Advia Credit Union Celebrates Milestone of $75M in Cost Savings for Members

02/2023
Kalamazoo, Michigan, Feb. 28, 2022 – Advia Credit Union announced that it has passed a milestone of $75 million in cumulative savings for its members through its popular Half-Off Loan Transfer program, established in 2007 and offered annually since.
2022

Advia Credit Union Commits $257K to Communities Through Partnerships and Donations in 2021

02/2023
PARCHMENT, Michigan, Jan. 5, 2022 – Advia Credit Union announced today that during 2021, it committed nearly $257,000 in area donations, sponsorships, business memberships, scholarships and grants as a credit union and through its charitable arm, The Advia Foundation.
2022

In Memory of John VerSteeg, former President & CEO of First Community FCU

02/2023
In Memory of John VerSteeg, former President & CEO of First Community FCU Advia Credit Union honors and remembers John VerSteeg, the former President & CEO of First Community FCU (ultimately becoming Advia CU in 2014).
2022

Advia Credit Union President & CEO, Cheryl DeBoer,Announces Upcoming Retirement

02/2023
March 1, 2022 - President and CEO of Advia Credit Union, Cheryl DeBoer, has announced her upcoming retirement plans, anticipated for early 2023.

Valentine’s Day on a budget

02/2023
Tips for enjoying a day you -and your wallet-will love.
Fraud & Identity Protection

Romance Scams

02/2023
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, there is no better time than now to discuss romance scams. Romance scams often occur on dating websites, apps, and social media platforms.
Budgeting & Planning

Budgeting Basics

01/2023
With the new year in full swing, have you considered what your financial goals are this year? One of the most efficient ways to make and stick to your goal is by creating a budget.
Financial Tools & Technology

Go green and paperless with Advia’s e-Services.

10/2022
Have you ever noticed all the clutter that can build up from junk mail, paper bills, receipts, and outdated paperwork? In addition to helping you get organized, reducing paper in your banking can be a great way to save time, energy and reduce opportunity for identify theft. Here are just a few tools we offer that can help you (and our Earth)!
Auto, RV & Boat

Should you have Guaranteed Asset Protection?

10/2022
f you have a vehicle or recreational loan, GAP may be right for you. GAP stands for Guaranteed Asset Protection which, in a nutshell, is extra insurance to cover a potential loss on your vehicle.
Auto, RV & Boat

Is Mechanical Breakdown Protection worth it?

10/2022
You’re on your way to work one morning and your check engine light comes on. Bummer! You find out there’s an issue with your transmission and it will cost you $1,500 to fix it.
Home Loans & Homeownership

Buying vs. building a home – four elements to consider.

10/2022
There can be so many decisions and questions. ‘What’s best for my family and lifestyle?’ ‘Is there one kind of mortgage?’ ‘Is building better than buying?’ The list can go on, but lucky for you, Advia can help sort it out.
Budgeting & Planning

Maximizing your money without cutting your budget.

10/2022
You can earn more on your money without adjusting your budget and cutting out Netflix, dining out, or buying new clothes. We’re talking about taking the extra money you have now and using it to make more money.
Investment & Savings

Get the basics of planning for retirement.

10/2022
You may have a very idealistic vision of retirement—doing all of the things that you never seem to have time to do now. But how do you pursue that vision? Social Security may be around when you retire, but the benefit that you get from Uncle Sam may not provide enough income for your retirement years.
Home Loans & Homeownership

Ready to buy a house? Five tips to make the mortgage process seamless.

10/2022
With proper preparation, your first-time home buying experience can be a lot less stressful, and even easy, by following these helpful tips:
Fraud & Identity Protection

Cryptocurrency scams are on the rise. Learn how to identify & avoid fraud.

10/2022
Virtual currency, or cryptocurrency, is a kind of electronic money that you purchase and transact with electronically. It’s important to note that cryptocurrency is not the same as regular money.
Fraud & Identity Protection

Why do I need to use a Secure Access Code?

10/2022
A Secure Access Code (SAC) is a randomly generated 6-digit code that will be sent to you by a method which only you can obtain (automated phone or text message) to confirm it’s actually you logging in to view and transact on your account.
Financial Assistance & Building Credit

Need financial help? Consider these Mortgage Assistance Programs.

10/2022
Prevents homeowner mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosure, loss of utilities or home energy services, and displacements of homeowners...