Orlando Credit Union Marks 90 Years of Service, Expanding Financial Access Across Central Florida

ORLANDO, FL, October 19, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Orlando Credit Union, founded in 1936 by City of Orlando employees, is marking 90 years of service in 2026. The member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative operates an eight-branch network and serves more than 27,000 members throughout Florida. The credit union has also expanded its reach through O Financial, a second brand designed to serve new markets beyond the Orlando area.

"Our history has given us grit," said Suzanne Weinstein, president and CEO of Orlando Credit Union. "We were founded during the Great Depression, and for more than 90 years we’ve remained focused on helping people build stronger financial futures. That’s our mission, and it continues to guide everything we do."

Members enjoy the same everyday financial services offered by traditional financial institutions — from checking accounts and credit cards to mortgages and small business banking. As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, Orlando Credit Union returns its success to members through competitive rates, lower fees, enhanced technology, and expanded services.

The credit union’s greater purpose, however, is to build lifelong relationships by empowering financial momentum and helping members navigate every stage of their financial lives.

"People come to us when they’re planning for college, buying a home, starting a business, or preparing for retirement," said Weinstein. "They also come to us when life takes an unexpected turn. Our role is to stand beside our members through every season, helping them become financially knowledgeable, secure, and positioned to build generational wealth."

Strengthening Central Florida Businesses

The same community-first philosophy also shapes Orlando Credit Union’s approach to commercial banking. The credit union provides an array of small business solutions, from commercial real estate lending to account service solutions. Its experienced team serves as trusted advisors, connecting local businesses with strategic resources and community partnerships.

"We want our business members to see us as a trusted partner with deep local market expertise," said Weinstein. "We’re invested in their long-term success because when local businesses thrive, our communities thrive. That’s the advantage of having a financial partner that understands the local market."

Those relationships become especially important during hurricanes and other natural disasters, Weinstein notes, when communities rely on trusted local partners throughout the recovery process.

A Commitment to Community

Beyond supporting members during times of crisis, the credit union also works to strengthen communities over the long term. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), Orlando Credit Union can provide financial services designed to benefit underserved communities throughout the state.

"Our CDFI certification enables us to do more for our membership and our communities," said Weinstein. "We’re able to access grant money to create new programs that benefit groups and small businesses that often struggle to find support."

Through the Orlando Credit Union Charitable Foundation, the credit union supports a wide range of charities and nonprofits, focusing on financial education, health and wellness, affordable housing, and programs that strengthen local families and neighborhoods.

"Whether we’re partnering with Habitat for Humanity, supporting local food banks, or mentoring first-time homebuyers, we’re investing in people," said Weinstein. "Homeownership creates stability, opportunity, and generational wealth. Helping members achieve those milestones reflects who we are and why we’ve served this community for more than 90 years."

About Orlando Credit Union

Founded in 1936 by 32 City of Orlando employees, Orlando Credit Union began with an initial deposit of $160 and has grown into a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Central Florida. Membership is available to people who live, work, or worship in Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Polk, and Hillsborough counties, as well as businesses in those communities. Orlando Credit Union reinvests earnings into member value through competitive rates, lower fees, technology, and financial services designed to help members pursue their goals. Its vision is financial well-being for all, and its mission centers on building lifelong member relationships by empowering financial momentum. Orlando Credit Union is also certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). For more information, visit orlandocreditunion.org.

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