activities · 37
what they do
direct service · 37
- Administer member referral program Member Referral Incentive ProgramsOperates a referral program that rewards existing members with $50 per referred friend who joins (up to $500 annually) and provides new members with a $100 signing bonus.
- Offer business financial products Business Banking & Lending ServicesProvides financial solutions for businesses, including Business Checking, Business Savings, Business Term Certificates, and Business Platinum Visa credit cards.
- Offer business financial products Business Banking & Lending ServicesProvides financial services for businesses, including Business Checking, Business Savings, and Business Term Certificates.
- Offer business financial services Business Banking & Lending ServicesProvides business financial products including Business Checking, Business Savings, Business Term Certificates, and Business Platinum Visa credit cards.
- Offer credit card products Consumer Credit Card LendingProvides multiple Visa credit card options including SF Fire Platinum Visa, CSFA Platinum Visa, and Business Platinum Visa, each with specified interest rates and terms.
- Offer high-yield savings and money market accounts Specialty Savings & Deposit AccountsProvides high-yield savings options including Tiered Savings, Money Market, and Holiday Savings accounts, with promotional APYs such as 2.00% on money market balances and a limited-time 7.50% APY on 10-month tiered certificates.
- Offer home lending productsProvides home loans including Fixed Rate Mortgages, Adjustable Rate Mortgages, and Jumbo Loans, with updated conforming and high balance loan limits for certain California counties in 2025.
- Offer home loan productsProvides home financing options including Fixed Rate Mortgages, Adjustable Rate Mortgages, and Jumbo Loans, with updated conforming and high balance loan limits for certain California counties in 2025.
- Offer home loansProvides home financing options including Fixed Rate Mortgages, Adjustable Rate Mortgages, and Jumbo Loans, with updated conforming and high balance loan limits for certain California counties in 2025.
- Offer personal and specialty loans Consumer Loan Products for MembersProvides secured personal loans, solar loans, and disaster relief loans to members.
- Offer promotional certificate and money market accounts Specialty Savings & Deposit AccountsProvides limited-time promotional accounts, including a 10-month tiered certificate with a 7.50% APY on the first $3,000 for 90 days (with qualifying transaction) and a money market account earning 2.00% APY on savings balances.
- Offer promotional certificate rates Specialty Savings & Deposit AccountsOffers a limited-time promotional APY of 7.50% on the first $3,000 deposited into a 10-month tiered certificate for 90 days, contingent on a qualifying checking account transaction.
- Offer retirement and education savings accounts Individual Retirement and Tax-Advantaged AccountsProvides Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, IRA Term Certificates, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts for members.
- Offer retirement and tax-advantaged accounts Individual Retirement and Tax-Advantaged AccountsProvides retirement savings services including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, IRA Term Certificates, and tax-advantaged accounts such as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts.
- Offer savings and certificate accountsProvides various savings and certificate products to members, including term certificates, jumbo term certificates, fixed IRA rate certificates, high-yield Tiered Savings, Money Market, and Holiday Savings accounts.
- Offer savings and certificate products Specialty Savings & Deposit AccountsProvides a range of savings and certificate options including term certificates, jumbo term certificates, fixed IRA rate certificates, high-yield Tiered Savings, Money Market, and Holiday Savings accounts. Also offers promotional certificate rates, such as a 7.50% APY on the first $3,000 for a 10-month term with qualifying transactions.
- Offer student loans and credit card products Consumer Credit Card LendingProvides student loans and multiple credit card options, including the SF Fire Platinum Visa, CSFA Platinum Visa, and Business Platinum Visa, each with specified interest rates and terms.
- Offer student loans and credit cards Consumer Credit Card LendingProvides student loans and credit card products, including the SF Fire Platinum Visa and CSFA Platinum Visa.
- Offer term certificate products Term Certificate ProgramsProvides various term certificate options to members, including standard term certificates, jumbo term certificates, and fixed IRA rate certificates with specified terms and rates.
- Offer term certificate products Term Certificate ProgramsProvides various term certificate options including standard term certificates, jumbo term certificates, and fixed IRA rate certificates to members.
- Offer term deposit certificates Term Certificate ProgramsOffers various term certificates including standard, jumbo, and fixed IRA rate certificates to members.
- Offer vehicle loans Auto and Vehicle Loan FinancingProvides vehicle financing for new and used automobiles (model years 2016–2025), motorcycles, scooters, boats, jet skis, and ATVs, including model year 2025 or newer for new vehicles and 2020–2025 for used.
- Operate member referral program Member Referral Incentive ProgramsRuns a referral program that rewards members with $50 per referred friend who joins (up to $500 annually) and provides new members with a $100 signing bonus.
- Operate member referral program Member Referral Incentive ProgramsRuns a referral program that rewards existing members with $50 per referred friend who joins (up to $500 annually) and provides new members with a $100 signing bonus.
- Operate member referral program Member Referral Incentive ProgramsRuns a referral program that rewards members with $50 for each referred friend who joins (up to $500 annually) and provides a $100 signing bonus to new members.
- Provide business financial services Business Banking & Lending ServicesOffers dedicated financial products for businesses including Business Checking, Business Savings, Business Term Certificates, and Business Platinum Visa credit cards.
- Provide personal and specialty loan products Consumer Loan Products for MembersOffers secured personal loans, solar loans, disaster relief loans, student loans, and other consumer lending options to members.
- Provide personal and specialty loan products Consumer Loan Products for MembersOffers personal loan options including secured loans, solar loans, and disaster relief loans to meet diverse member financial needs.
- Provide personal and specialty loan products Consumer Credit Card LendingOffers personal loan options including secured loans, solar loans, disaster relief loans, student loans, and credit cards such as SF Fire Platinum Visa and CSFA Platinum Visa.
- Provide retirement and education savings accounts Individual Retirement and Tax-Advantaged AccountsOffers retirement savings services including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and IRA Term Certificates, as well as Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts for members.
- Provide retirement and tax-advantaged accounts Individual Retirement and Tax-Advantaged AccountsOffers retirement savings services including Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, and IRA Term Certificates, as well as Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) for members.
- Provide savings and money market accounts Specialty Savings & Deposit AccountsOffers high-yield savings options including Tiered Savings, Money Market accounts with 2.00% APY, Holiday Savings accounts, and promotional certificate rates (e.g., 7.50% APY on 10-month certificates with qualifying transactions).
- Provide vehicle and recreational vehicle loans Auto and Vehicle Loan FinancingOffers financing for new and used automobiles (model years 2016–2025), motorcycles, scooters, boats, jet skis, and ATVs, including model year-specific eligibility for new and used vehicles.
- Provide vehicle and recreational vehicle loans Auto and Vehicle Loan FinancingOffers vehicle loans for new and used cars, motorcycles, scooters, boats, jet skis, and ATVs, with specific model year requirements for eligibility.
- Provide vehicle and recreational vehicle loans Auto and Vehicle Loan FinancingOffers financing for new and used automobiles (model years 2016–2025), motorcycles, scooters, boats, jet skis, and ATVs, with specific eligibility based on model year and condition.
- Provide vehicle and recreational vehicle loans Auto and Vehicle Loan FinancingOffers auto loans for new and used cars (model years 2016–2025), as well as for motorcycles, scooters, boats, jet skis, and ATVs, with financing available for new models from 2025 and newer and used models from 2020–2025.
- Run member referral program Member Referral Incentive ProgramsOperates a referral program that rewards members with $50 per referred friend who joins (up to $500 annually) and provides a $100 signing bonus to new members.
strategies · 31
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- Business and consumer credit card offerings business_financial_servicesProvides credit card products tailored to both business members and individual consumers as core financial services to meet diverse banking needs.
- Business and consumer credit card offerings member_focused_consumer_lendingProvides credit card products tailored to both individual and business members, supporting personal and entrepreneurial financial needs as part of a comprehensive consumer lending portfolio.
- Community-focused financial empowerment and inclusion inclusive credit union modelExpands access beyond its firefighter origins to serve all Bay Area residents with low-fee, high-service banking, emphasizing financial empowerment through inclusive membership and community-rooted service.
- Community-focused financial empowerment model community-focused financial empowermentRoots financial services in a community-driven, firefighter-founded legacy while expanding access to all Bay Area residents, aiming to empower members to maximize their financial potential through inclusive, low-fee, high-service banking.
- Community-focused financial empowerment model community-focused financial empowermentOperates on a community-based model rooted in its firefighter founding, now expanded to all Bay Area residents, with a mission to empower members financially through accessible, low-fee, high-service banking.
- Community-focused financial empowerment model community-focused financial empowermentRoots financial services in a community-driven heritage—originally firefighter-founded—and extends inclusive, high-service, low-fee banking to all Bay Area residents to empower members in building financial strength.
- Community-focused financial empowerment through inclusive membership community-focused_financial_empowermentThe organization operates on an inclusive membership model, rooted in its firefighter-founded origins, to provide low-fee, high-service banking and financial services to the broader Bay Area community. This approach aims to empower members to maximize their financial potential.
- Credit-based risk pricing for home loans credit-based risk pricingUses credit score, loan-to-value ratio, and property occupancy type to determine favorable home loan terms, targeting lower-risk borrowers in California.
- Credit-based risk pricing for home loans credit-based risk pricingUses credit score, loan-to-value ratio, and property occupancy type to determine favorable home loan rates, targeting lower-risk borrowers in California.
- Credit-based risk pricing for home loans credit-based risk pricingUses creditworthiness, loan-to-value ratio, and property use criteria to offer favorable home loan rates, reducing risk while promoting homeownership among qualified borrowers in California.
- Financial education outreach for member literacy financial_education_outreachSupports member financial literacy through free tools such as calculators, webinars, and the Zogo financial education app, promoting informed financial decision-making.
- Financial education outreach for members financial_education_outreachSupports member financial literacy through free tools such as calculators, webinars, and the Zogo financial education app, aiming to improve financial knowledge and decision-making.
- Fixed-term and retirement-specific savings products fixed-term_savingsOffers fixed-rate term certificates and IRA certificates to support members in building long-term savings with predictable returns, particularly targeting retirement planning and structured saving goals.
- Fixed-term and retirement-specific savings products fixed-term_savingsOffers fixed-rate certificates and IRA certificates with set terms to help members grow savings predictably, including specialized retirement-focused savings vehicles.
- Fixed-term and retirement-targeted savings products fixed-term_savingsOffers fixed-rate term certificates and IRA certificates to support members in achieving specific financial goals, including retirement planning and disciplined saving over set periods.
- Fixed-term savings and retirement products fixed-term_savingsThe organization provides various fixed-rate savings products, including term certificates for general savings and IRA certificates specifically designed for retirement planning, offering predictable returns over set periods.
- Fixed-term savings with guaranteed rates fixed-term_savingsOffers savings products in the form of term certificates with fixed interest rates for defined periods, providing members with predictable returns and structured saving opportunities.
- Inclusive credit union membership model inclusive credit union modelExpands access beyond its firefighting origins to serve the broader Bay Area population, emphasizing equitable, low-fee, high-service banking as a core operational principle.
- Jumbo investment products for high-balance savers jumbo_investment_productsProvides higher denomination savings options through jumbo term certificates, catering to members with larger deposits seeking fixed-rate returns.
- Jumbo investment products for high-balance savers jumbo_investment_productsProvides higher-denomination savings options through jumbo term certificates to serve members with larger balances seeking fixed-rate returns.
- Jumbo investment products for high-balance savers jumbo_investment_productsProvides higher-denomination savings options through jumbo term certificates to serve members with larger balances seeking secure, fixed-rate investment vehicles.
- Member-focused financial products for firefighters and families member-focused_financial_servicesTailors loan and savings programs specifically for firefighters and their families, reflecting the credit union’s origins and ongoing commitment to this community.
- Member-focused financial services for firefighters member-focused_financial_servicesTailors financial products and services specifically for firefighters and their families, reflecting the credit union’s founding community and ongoing commitment to their financial needs.
- Member-focused financial services for firefighters and families member-focused_financial_servicesTailors financial products and services specifically for firefighters and their families, including specialized savings and loan programs, reflecting its origin and ongoing commitment to this community.
- Model-year-based vehicle financing model-year-based-financingStructures vehicle loan eligibility based on the age and model year of the vehicle, likely to manage collateral risk in auto lending.
- Model-year-based vehicle financing eligibility model-year-based-financingStructures vehicle financing access around the age of the vehicle via model year criteria, managing risk and eligibility in auto lending based on asset condition.
- Model-year-based vehicle financing eligibility model-year-based-financingStructures vehicle loan eligibility based on the age of the vehicle (model year), likely to manage collateral risk in auto lending.
- Retirement-specific savings products retirement-specific_savings_productsSupports long-term financial planning through fixed-rate IRA certificates designed to help members save for retirement within a credit union framework.
- Risk-based lending for home loans credit-based_risk_pricingThe organization offers home loans with favorable rates by assessing borrower risk based on factors such as high credit scores, low loan-to-value ratios, and owner-occupied primary residences in California.
- Risk-based pricing for home loans credit-based risk pricingOffers favorable home loan terms based on creditworthiness, loan-to-value ratios, and property type, using credit-based risk pricing to align loan conditions with borrower profile and security.
- Tailored financial products and education for specific communities member-focused_financial_servicesThe organization offers financial products and services specifically designed for firefighters and their families, including specialized loans and savings programs. Additionally, it provides free financial education tools to support member financial literacy, recognizing the unique needs and goals of its community.
named programs · 10
what they call their work
Arthur F. McIntyre Scholarship
Provides scholarship support to members' families pursuing higher education
Automotive Loans
Provides financing for cars, motorcycles, scooters, boats, jet skis, and ATVs
Business Banking
Provides checking, savings, money market, term certificates, and credit cards for businesses
Checking & Savings Accounts
Provides free checking, high-yield savings, money market, and term certificate accounts
Credit Cards
Offers SF Fire Platinum Visa and CSFA Platinum Visa credit cards with rewards and balance transfer options
Financial Education
Offers resources including a learning center, webinars, calculators, and the Zogo financial game app
Home Loans
Offers fixed-rate, adjustable-rate, jumbo, and high-balance mortgage options for home purchases and refinancing in California
Personal Loans
Offers unsecured and secured personal loans, solar loans, and disaster relief loans
Retirement & Investing
Offers Traditional and Roth IRAs, and IRA Term Certificates for retirement savings
Student Loans
Provides financing options for college education expenses
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Enterprise Car Sales Partner — Partner in providing car buying services to members
- LPL Financial Partner — Partnership through SF Fire Investment Services for investment and financial advisory offerings.