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It offers banking, lending, home financing, investment, insurance, financial education and member services through more than 70 California branches and 30,000+ ATM locations.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"}]},{"header":"Identity","sections":[{"key":"mission","label":"Mission","shape":"text","content":"To provide World-Class Personal Service and financial security to California school employees and their families, while helping Members better their financial lives and supporting the communities it serves.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"leadership","label":"Founders & leadership","shape":"text","content":"Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by Members. The Board sets strategic direction and provides oversight; the organization also has an executive leadership team.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"website","label":"Website","shape":"text","content":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"voice_tone","label":"Voice & tone","shape":"text","content":"Member-focused, service-oriented, community-minded and educational, emphasizing financial security, inclusion and people helping people.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"founded","label":"Founded","shape":"text","content":"1934","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"headquarters","label":"Headquarters","shape":"text","content":"Tustin, California","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"parent_ownership","label":"Parent ownership","shape":"text","content":"Member-owned financial cooperative; no parent ownership is identified.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"}]},{"header":"Offerings","sections":[{"key":"problem_solved","label":"Problem solved","shape":"text","content":"Helps Members manage everyday banking, borrowing, homeownership, saving, investing, insurance and financial wellness through member-owned financial services and education.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"core_capabilities","label":"Core capabilities","shape":"text","content":"Checking and savings accounts\nCredit cards and personal loans\nAuto loans and related services\nHome loans, mortgages and home equity lending\nInvestment and retirement services\nInsurance products\nMobile and online banking\nFinancial education, counseling and workshops","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"products","label":"Products / SKUs","shape":"text","content":"Free Checking\nInvestment Checking\nShare Savings\nYouth Accounts\nMoney Market accounts\nShare Certificates\nCredit cards, including the SchoolsFirst FCU Inspire Mastercard\nAuto loans and auto refinancing","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"pricing","label":"Pricing","shape":"text","content":"Rates are published for products and vary by product and terms. The website lists credit cards as low as 12.25% APR, auto loans as low as 4.69% APR, mortgages as low as 6.92% APR and 60-month share certificates as high as 4.30% APY. The Inspire Mastercard has no annual, balance transfer or cash advance fees.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"}]},{"header":"Audience","sections":[{"key":"target_industry","label":"Target industry","shape":"text","content":"Financial services, banking and credit unions, with a focus on the education community.","source_type":"1p_website","source_label":"Brand's website","source_url":"https://schoolsfirstfcu.org","updated_at":"2026-11-08T03:30:48.962017+00:00"},{"key":"customer_base","label":"Customer base","shape":"text","content":"California school employees and their families, plus eligible students, service providers, children and other members. 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