BARSTOW, Calif. – Frontwave Credit Union said it has finalized its merger with Barstow Community Credit Union, with the combined CU now serving more than 122,000 members.
According to Frontwave, the merger, approved in June of this year, provides Barstow Community Credit Union members with expanded access to more than a dozen branch locations throughout Southern California, as well as lower loan rates, robust online and mobile banking tools, and additional product and service offerings, including mortgage loans, money market accounts, and investment services.
“Both credit unions have a long history of service to the Barstow community, and combining our forces was really in the best long-term interest of current and future Members as well as the community as a whole,” said Bill Birnie, president/CEO of Frontwave Credit Union. “We are thrilled to welcome all 1,300 Barstow Community Credit Union members to the Frontwave crew, and are excited to help make their financial dreams come true.”