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Financial Partners Credit Union has been named an approved participant in the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Emergency Capital Investment Program (ECIP). Financial Partners received an ECIP investment of $35 million, which will enable the Credit Union to increase lending and expand opportunities to provide positive financial impact within low-income and financially underserved communities in California, specifically those which have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 21, 2022
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Southern California’s only annual rocket festival, Rocket Fever, is back at the Columbia Memorial Space Center (CMSC) this year with a free in-person event. The Space Center will host a live event on Saturday, August 13th where participants can get hands on with STEM and rocket-related activities.
July 20, 2022
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Financial Partners Credit Union has been recognized on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 21, 2022 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.
June 30, 2022
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Financial Partners Credit Union has once again been recognized as the leading mortgage lender in the state among the nearly 300 credit unions with up to $5 billion in assets. In a report released by the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA), Financial Partners also ranked #2 among the nearly 5,000 credit unions in the United States in the same category.
June 3, 2022
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Adam West of BadCredit.org – More than 85,000 members count on Financial Partners Credit Union to provide support wherever they are on their financial journey. The credit union delivers products that span the spectrum to address member and community needs. Financial Partners fosters broader access to credit, helps members build and rebuild their finances, and educates students and community members about fiscal responsibility. And the credit union remains focused on providing innovative products and services that will help every member prosper.
June 2, 2022
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The Columbia Memorial Space Center announced a significant sponsorship from Financial Partners Credit Union for their Girls in STEM program. The sponsorship will provide resources and support to expand the Space Center’s existing Girls in STEM club and create chapters throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
March 21, 2022
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Adam West of Cardrates.com – "In a Nutshell: For more than 85 years, Financial Partners Credit Union has helped its members build strong financial foundations to ensure they have better financial futures. The institution accomplishes that through its product line, which includes secured cards and credit builder loans that empower members to establish or improve their financial profiles."
March 10, 2022
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The Columbia Memorial Space Center (CMSC) will host a live stream in celebration of National STEM Day on November 8th, featuring a live Q&A with lead engineer for the Mars Perseverance and Curiosity rovers and STEM education advocate Diana Trujillo. The Q&A will be followed by a STEM-inspired project demonstrated by CMSC’s Girls in STEM club. Sponsored by Financial Partners Credit Union, the broadcast will be offered for free to California schools, whose students can ask Diana questions and also recreate the Girls in STEM Club’s project in their classrooms.
October 25, 2021
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Financial Partners Credit Union will host their 5th Annual Economic Forum this year on Thursday, September 23, 2021. The virtual event will be keynoted again by renowned economist, Dr. Christopher Thornberg, founder of Beacon Economics who will discuss the realities of the future workplace in a post COVID-19 era and the impact on the local economy in Southern California.
August 27, 2021
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The Downey Chamber concluded their meeting honoring Nader Moghaddam, President of Financial Partners Credit Union, who was established as an honorary lifetime member. Moghaddam said “it’s been an absolute pleasure.”
July 1, 2021
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Financial Partners Credit Union has joined forces with HGTV's Mike Pyle, one of the hosts of Inside/Out - a home renovation series focused on improving the interior and exterior of properties for both beautification and return on investment.
June 9, 2021
A Running Legacy Inc., organizers of the annual Seal Beach Turkey Trot, announced that Financial Partners Credit Union has joined as title sponsor for the third consecutive year. This year’s event will be held in person and will be back on Main Street in Seal Beach, CA on Saturday, November 20th.
May 24, 2021
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Nader Moghaddam, CEO of Downey-based Financial Partners Credit Union, has been elected to the Credit Union National Association’s board of directors.Moghaddam was elected to fill the position of a resigning board director. This position is elected at-large nationwide and will expire at the adjournment of CUNA ’s annual general meeting in 2023.
May 27, 2021
A Running Legacy Inc., organizers of the annual Seal Beach Turkey Trot, announced that Financial Partners Credit Union has joined as title sponsor for the third consecutive year. This year’s event will be held in person and will be back on Main Street in Seal Beach, CA on Saturday, November 20th.
May 24, 2021
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City of STEM, Los Angeles’ largest annual science initiative, kicks off this year’s virtual festival on Saturday, March 27th with over 21 hours of programming from Los Angeles’ vast and diverse STEM community -- including everything from science rock bands to NASA engineers piloting the Mars Perseverance Rover.
March 8, 2021
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Financial Partners Credit Union today announced that it has re-certified for the second year with the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund to provide banking products to the more than 25% of households in California who fall into the underbanked or unbanked categories.
January 28, 2021
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Financial Partners Credit Union announced that Cambria Briggs has joined their executive management team as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Development.
October 26, 2020
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Financial Partners Credit Union has added a Job Loss Protection* benefit at no additional cost to all new and used auto purchase loans for members. The standard protection, which provides up to $3,000 in benefits, is the first of its kind to be offered by a financial institution.
August 12, 2020
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Financial Partners Credit Union, serving more than 84,000 members in California, launched a new suite of products designed to help consumers improve financial wellness and build a positive banking and credit profile.
July 29, 2020
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Dr. Christopher Thornberg shared his "Case for the V" rebound along with key insights and optimism for the post-pandemic economy
July 20, 2020
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This year, the Columbia Memorial Space Center’s (CMSC) high-flying annual event—the Rocket Fever Festival—will be held virtually on August 15, 2020. From 10am-2pm, this one-of-a-kind experience allows space enthusiasts of all ages to watch discussions with real rocket scientists and engage in online activities, plus watch rocket launches every hour.
July 15, 2020
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The virtual event will be keynoted by Economist Christopher Thornbergand will highlight the impact and recovery post-COVID-19 for the local economy
June 24, 2020
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Financial Partners Credit Union announced that Erin Im has joined their senior management team as Vice President of Learning and Development. This new role within the Retail division will be pivotal in aligning business goals with employee education to inspire increased performance levels.
February 20, 2020
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Financial Partners Credit Union has joined as title sponsor for the inaugural event taking place in Seal Beach, CA on Saturday, November 23rd. The Seal Beach Turkey Trot will feature four events: 10K and 5K races, a Gym Challenge Course, and a 1K Kids Race.
September 3, 2019
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Gerald Daniels, Director of the Member Contact Center at Financial Partners Credit Union, received the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves (ESGR), a Department of Defense program. Daniels was nominated for this award by his employee, Sergeant Mayra Ortega, who wanted her supervisor to be recognized for his continued support of her service in the Army.
May 16, 2019
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