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Financial ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Downey Federal Credit Union is a community-based financial services institution based in Downey, California. It originated in 1957 when eight employees from the Downey Union High School District formed a credit union to address their financial needs, later expanding through a merger to include Downey Community Hospital employees and eventually adopting a community charter that broadened its membership to residents and workers in several nearby cities. The credit union serves more than 16,000 members and manages assets in the hundreds of millions, providing a full spectrum of low-cost, secure financial products and services with an emphasis on personalized, friendly service. It positions itself as an alternative to larger banks, focusing on serving members from childhood through retirement within its diverse local community. A notable recent development includes a formal collaboration with the Cerritos College Foundation announced in 2020, reflecting its ongoing community partnerships.