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UMCU serves communities across Michigan and reports more than 119,000 members, $1.3 billion in assets, and 17 branch locations.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"}]},{"header":"Identity","sections":[{"key":"mission","label":"Mission","shape":"text","content":"To create financial confidence, build connections, and shape brighter futures across Michigan while serving members, communities, and teams.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"leadership","label":"Founders & leadership","shape":"text","content":"Volunteer Board of Directors: Earl Bell (Chairperson), Lukeland Gentles (Vice Chairperson), Mary Krasny (Secretary), Victoria Bennett (Treasurer), Frank Cianciola (Director), Benjie Johnson (Director), Karen Parker (Director), Jim Middlemas (Director), Quinta Vreede (Director), and Jon Kinsey (Associate Director).","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"website","label":"Website","shape":"text","content":"https://umcu.org","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"voice_tone","label":"Voice & tone","shape":"text","content":"People-first, member-focused, community-oriented, supportive, and confidence-building.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Helps individuals and communities manage everyday banking, borrowing, saving, homeownership, education financing, financial planning, and other financial milestones with accessible tools, guidance, and education.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Savings and checking accounts\nCredit cards and debit cards\nVehicle, home, personal, and student lending\nMortgages and home equity lines of credit\nBusiness and student accounts\nDigital and mobile banking tools\nFinancial education and wellness guidance\nBranch and ATM access through local branches and CO-OP network ATMs","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"Savings accounts\nChecking accounts, including Go Blue™ Checking\nCertificates of deposit\nCredit cards\nDebit cards, including Detroit Lions debit cards\nVehicle loans\nHome loans and mortgages\nHome equity lines of credit","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"pricing","label":"Pricing","shape":"text","content":"Published examples include a 3-month CD special at 3.99% APY with $500 in new money, auto loans as low as 5.24% APR, certificates as high as 3.75% APY, and HELOC rates shown from 6.75% APR on the homepage and 7.00% APR in the rates section. Rates and fees vary by product and are subject to the credit union's disclosures.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Financial services and credit unions.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"More than 119,000 members across Michigan, including individuals, families, students, businesses, and local communities. UMCU specifically references UM students and staff and serves members through Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, Flint, and Ypsilanti locations.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"icp","label":"Ideal customer profile","shape":"text","content":"Individuals, families, students, businesses, and communities in Michigan seeking member-focused banking, lending, financial education, and digital financial services; particularly University of Michigan students and staff and people connected to the Ann Arbor and broader Michigan communities.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"use_cases","label":"Use cases","shape":"text","content":"Opening and managing savings or checking accounts\nAccessing credit cards and debit cards\nFinancing a new or used vehicle\nBuying a home or using home equity\nCovering personal expenses or unexpected needs\nFinancing higher education\nManaging student and business banking needs\nUsing mobile and online banking","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"},{"key":"customer_outcomes","label":"Customer outcomes","shape":"text","content":"Greater financial confidence\nAccess to trusted financial guidance and education\nConvenient banking through branches, mobile tools, and digital services\nFunding for homes, vehicles, education, and personal needs\nAccess to competitive deposit and lending rates\nStronger connections to Michigan communities\nSupport for financial goals across different life milestones","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://umcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.651135+00:00"}]}],"last_refreshed_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.657470+00:00","last_changed_at":"2026-11-08T02:26:29.664957+00:00","claim_url":"https://app.optimly.ai/sign-up?claim=b4ac95ca-2abe-45fe-8bd4-40accac07ac3"}