TORRANCE, Calif.–The $2.2-billion Unify Financial Credit Union, which is in the process of changing its name from Western FCU, and the $20.3-million Eagle Credit Union announced their merger has received final approval following a majority vote by members of ECU.
With all approvals received, Eagle Credit Union members will legally become members of UNIFY (the continuing credit union) beginning in early July, with system integration planned for October.
Eagle’s two branches, in Lodi and Stockton, Calif., will remain open going forward and all staff will join UNIFY.
“We are very excited to receive this final approval from Eagle members,” said Dan Robertson, CEO of Eagle CU. “We’re now ready to move forward with this tremendous opportunity to deliver more value to our members as well as expanded career opportunities for our employee team. This merger has been a true collaboration at every point in the process, and we know we couldn’t have found a better merger partner than UNIFY.”
Added UNIFY CEO Gordon Howe: “We are excited to welcome Eagle Credit Union members and team into the UNIFY family, and offer them the advantages of a multi-state, multi-sponsor credit union dedicated to continuing their long heritage of personal, member-first service. Together, we will better serve our combined membership in Northern California with additional local branches, financial products, and services to meet their needs, supported by the resources of a full-service financial institution.”