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August 2021

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Members First's Classroom Supply Reimbursement Giveaway Begins August 2, 2021.

Teachers make a big difference in their students' lives every day, especially by providing learning supplies with money straight out of their pockets. In the spirit of helping teachers thrive, we want to help ease the financial burden with our Teacher Reimbursement Program.

Beginning August 2, 2021, for a limited time, we're reimbursing teachers who are primary members up to $100 for learning supplies purchased this year.*

1. Gather

Gather and scan receipt(s) for your classroom supply purchases.*

2. Submit

Submit a copy of your receipt(s) with your completed reimbursement request form.*

3. Receive

Once your reimbursement request form is approved, you'll receive up to $100 for classroom supplies purchased this year.*

Learn More or Submit A Reimbursement Request

*Must be a full-time teacher, legal resident of Escambia or Santa Rosa county, and a primary member (not joint account holder) to qualify. Maximum $100 reimbursed per teacher as a deposit to his/her Members First savings account. Must complete a Reimbursement Request Form and present receipt(s) for school supplies purchased for students dated January 1, 2021 or later. Reimbursement Requests accepted from August 2, 2021 until the earlier of when a total of $7,500 is dispersed to Qualified Teachers or August 31, 2021. Subject to Official Terms and Conditions. Members First — Empower Teachers Giveaway is open to U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens over the age of 18. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Sponsor: Members First Credit Union of FL.

Get Rewarded For Everyday Purchases With A Members First Visa® Credit Card

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You spend money on groceries, gas, clothing, and more. So, why not earn rewards for your purchases? With a Members First credit card, you'll earn 1 bonus point for every $1 spent on purchases you make. Plus, you'll enjoy the benefit of choosing how you redeem your points. It's that easy.

Our card comes with a fixed rate that is low and competitive, meaning you never have to worry about surprise rate hikes.

Go here to learn more about our rewarding Visa® Credit Cards or apply online today. You can also stop by one of our branch locations or call us at (850) 434-2211. Our Contact Center hours are Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Learn More or Apply Today!

APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates and terms are based on individual credit worthiness. The method of computing finance charges (or interest) for purchases (including new purchase) is based on the Average Daily Balance. Rates are subject to change without notice. For our complete credit card disclosure, click here.

Already Have A Credit Card With Members First? You Could Score Big!

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Beginning August 1 - October 31, 2021, you'll be entered for a chance to win from 25,000 - 1,000,000 Credit Card Rewards Points. Plus, every purchase you make with your Members First credit card gives you an additional entry for a chance to win.

The prizes include:

  • Grand Prize: 1,000,000 Rewards Points
  • 1st Place Prize: 350,000 Rewards Points
  • 2nd Place Prize: 150,000 Rewards Points
  • 3rd Place Prizes: 65,000 Rewards Points
  • 4th Place Prizes: 25,000 Rewards Points

View Official Rules

No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S./D.C., age 18+, that are cardholders in good standing with one (1) of the participating financial institutions and enrolled in the ScoreCard® branded program as of July 31, 2021. Void outside the 50 U.S./D.C. and where prohibited. Ends 10/31/21.

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Smooth Sailing Ahead!

Financial freedom is easy to uncover. Members First is here to chart a course to consolidate your debt. With a Credit Card Balance Transfer, you'll start sailing into clearer financial waters. Now through September 30, 2021, transfer your high-interest balance to our low-interest credit card with our 6 month, 2.99% APR* Balance Transfer Offer.

Speak to a Members First Representative today!

Visit one of our branch locations or give us a call at (850) 434-2211 to get started or if you have any questions about this limited time offer.

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. 2.99% APR for the first 6 billing cycles on balance transfer, after 6 billing cycles card balance will revert to standard card rate. Additional limitations, terms, and conditions may apply. Availability of offer based on credit worthiness. No balance transfer fee required. Offer valid for balance transfer from another institution. Offer ends September 30, 2021. NCUA Insured.

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Refinance Your Mortgage & Lock In Today's Low Rates.

It's the perfect time to refinance your home and take advantage of low rates and Members First's mortgage options to lock in your savings and pay off your mortgage quickly. Choose between the offers below or speak with a credit union representative to find the right mortgage program for you. Visit our website to get started, give us a call at (850) 434-2211, or stop by one of our branch locations.

Accelerate Your Home Loan Program
2.99% - 3.25% APR

  • You Pay No Closing Costs*
  • 7, 10, & Limited Time 12.5 Year Payback Options

15-Year Mortgage Refinance Special1
2.50% APR

  • Limited Time Offer
  • Low Fixed Rate
  • No Origination Fee & No Points**
  • No Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
  • Closing Costs Can Be Financed

Learn More or Get Pre-qualified Today

APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rates and terms are based on individual credit worthiness. NCUA Insured. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #405711.
*This is a limited time offer. Member must meet all loan approval guidelines, the terms listed above, and must agree not to prepay for the first six months. Members that have no prior closing cost loans paid by the Credit Union must advance a minimum of $30,000 in new money to qualify for the no closing cost special or agree to pay all normal closing costs on new loan. Borrower pays only a $285.00 Document Preparation Fee.1Offer subject to change without notice. Rates shown are effective January 14, 2021. Rates are on owner-occupied primary residences. Additional terms and conditions apply. **Borrower pays only a $285.00 Document Preparation Fee.

 


Notice of Change in Terms of Electronic Fund Transfers Agreement and Disclosure


Please note the following is a summary of changes being made to your Electronic Fund Transfers Agreement and Disclosure effective August 15, 2021.

1. EFT SERVICES
b. Debit Card.
At the present time, you may also use your card to:
Order goods or services online or by mail or telephone from places that accept Visa.

3. CONDITIONS OF EFT SERVICES
c. Foreign Transactions.
Visa. Purchases and cash withdrawals made in foreign currencies will be debited from your account in U.S. dollars. The exchange rate between the transaction currency and the billing currency used for processing international transactions is a rate selected by Visa from a range of rates available in wholesale currency markets for the applicable transaction date, which rate may vary from the rate Visa itself receives, or the rate mandated by the government or governing body in effect for the applicable transaction date. The exchange rate used on the transaction date may differ from the rate that would have been used on the processing date or cardholder statement posting date.

A fee of 1.00% of the amount of the transaction, calculated in U.S. dollars, will be imposed on all foreign transactions, including purchases, cash withdrawals and credits to your account. A foreign transaction is any transaction that you complete or a merchant completes on your card outside of the United States, with the exception of U.S. military bases, U.S. territories, U.S. embassies or U.S. consulates. Transactions completed by merchants outside of the United States are considered foreign transactions, regardless of whether you are located inside or outside the United States at the time of the transaction.

4. FEES AND CHARGES — We assess certain fees and charges for EFT services. For a current listing of all applicable fees and charges, see our current Schedule of Fees and Charges that was provided to you at the time you applied for or requested these EFT services. From time to time, the fees and charges may be changed, and we will notify you as required by applicable law.

Additionally, if you use an ATM not operated by us, you may be charged a fee(s) by the ATM operator and by any international, national, regional, or local network used in processing the transaction (and you may be charged a fee for a balance inquiry even if you do not complete a funds transfer). The ATM fee(s), or surcharge(s), will be debited from your account if you elect to complete the transaction and/or continue with the balance inquiry.

You understand and agree that we and/or the ATM operator may charge you multiple fees for multiple transactions during the same ATM session (for example, fees for both a balance inquiry and a cash withdrawal).

10. NOTICES — All notices from us will be effective when we have mailed them or delivered them to the appropriate address in the Credit Union's records. Written notice you provide in accordance with your responsibility to report unauthorized transactions to us will be considered given at the time you mail the notice or deliver it for transmission to us by any other usual means. All other notices from you will be effective when received by the Credit Union at the address specified in this Agreement. We reserve the right to change the terms and conditions upon which EFT services are offered and will provide notice to you in accordance with applicable law. Use of EFT services is subject to existing regulations governing your Credit Union account and any future changes to those regulations.

11. BILLING ERRORS — In case of errors or questions about electronic fund transfers from your share and share draft accounts or if you need more information about a transfer on the statement or receipt, telephone us at the following number or send us a written notice to the following address as soon as you can. We must hear from you no later than 60 days after we sent the FIRST statement on which the problem appears. Call us at:

850.434.2211
877.434.6328

or write to:

Members First Credit Union of Florida
PO Box 12983
Pensacola, FL 32591

Fax: 850.434.9995

- Tell us your name and account number.
- Describe the electronic transfer you are unsure about and explain, as clearly as you can, why you believe it is an error or why you need more information.
- Tell us the dollar amount of the suspected error.

If you tell us orally, we may require that you send us your complaint or question in writing within ten (10) business days.

We will determine whether an error has occurred within ten (10)* business days after we hear from you and will correct any error promptly. If we need more time, however, we may take up to 45** days to investigate your complaint or question. If we decide to do this, we will credit your account within ten (10)** business days for the amount you think is in error so that you will have the use of the money during the time it takes us to complete our investigation. If we ask you to put your complaint or question in writing and we do not receive it within ten (10) business days, we may not credit your account.
We will tell you the results within three (3) business days after completing our investigation. If we decide that there was no error, we will send you a written explanation. You may ask for copies of the documents that we used in our investigation.
* If you give notice of an error occurring within 30 days after you make the first deposit to your account, we may take up to 20 business days instead of ten (10) business days to investigate the error.
** If you give notice of an error occurring within 30 days after you make the first deposit to your account, notice of an error involving a point-of-sale (POS) transaction, or notice of an error involving a transaction initiated outside the U.S., its possessions and territories, we may take up to 90 days instead of 45 days to investigate the error. Additionally, for errors occurring within 30 days after you make the first deposit to your account, we may take up to 20 business days instead of ten (10) business days to credit your account.
NOTE: If the error you assert is an unauthorized Visa transaction, other than a cash disbursement at an ATM, we will credit your account within five (5) business days unless we determine that the circumstances or your account history warrant a delay, in which case you will receive credit as described above.

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  • Instantly lock (and unlock) your cards if they go missing.
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  • Get purchase alerts in real time.
  • Limit transactions to a certain area using your phone's GPS.

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Get A Fresh Start With Members First
We'll Help You Freshen up Your Finances With These Fresh Start Options

Members First Credit Union of Florida is always ready to lend a hand to our members. Whether you're just starting off and have little to no credit or hit a few bumps down the road and have damaged credit that you need to rebuild, we'll help you take control of your credit and give you the fresh start you need with these options and more:

Credit Builder Loan

With a Credit Builder Loan, you're guaranteed approval. The loan ranges from $500 to $2,000 and is secured by your savings account. All you have to do is make monthly, on-time payments, and your success gets reported to the credit bureaus. And, as you make your payments, the principal amount of your payment is released to you. It's that easy. To get started, give us a call at (850) 434-2211 or stop by one of our branch locations. To learn more, please go here to visit our website.

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Secured Credit Card

A Secured Credit Card is backed by a cash deposit you make when you open the account. The amount of your deposit is put on hold in your savings account and the deposit is equal to your credit limit. This means, if you deposit $500, you'll have a $500 limit on your Secured Credit Card. Once you're approved, you can begin using your Secured Credit Card to make purchases and help build your credit. To get started, give us a call at (850) 434-2211 or stop by one of our branch locations. You can also learn more about Secured Credit Cards, on our website.

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The annual percentage rate you pay will be based on the number of months your loan is financed, the loan type and your credit history. The APR will be disclosed prior to an advance being made on a loan. Loan terms may vary based on value and type of collateral.

*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Equal Housing Lender. All rates are subject to change without notice. For complete terms and conditions, email us or contact a Call Center Representative at (877) 434-6328 or locally at (850) 434-2211.

Insurance: Simple, Straightforward, Budget-Friendly.

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Insurance is an important part of a solid financial plan. The key is finding coverage that fits your needs and budget from someone you can trust. The right insurance can help give you peace of mind.

Backed by more than 80 years of working with credit unions and their members, you can count on TruStage to help protect what matters most. Trust us for all your insurance needs, including life, auto, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and more.

Get a quote or explore your options at TruStage.com.

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TruStage® insurance products and programs are made available through TruStage Insurance Agency, LLC. Life insurance and AD&D insurance are issued by CMFG Life Insurance Company, PO Box 61, Waverly IA 50677-0061. Auto and Home Insurance Program are issued by leading insurance companies. The insurance offered is not a deposit, and is not federally insured, sold or guaranteed by your credit union.

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Ready to Get On the Road? Start Your Engine With an Auto Loan at Members First + Make No Payments For Up To 90 Days.*

We're all about putting our members first, and that includes putting you into the right vehicle to get wherever you're going. Can't wait to arrive in style behind the wheel of the latest model year? Looking for that reliable used car to get you from here to there? Feeling the itch to hit the open road on a new motorcycle? Wherever the road takes you, Members First will be here to lend a helping hand with friendly service and low, competitive rates. Plus, for a limited time, make no payments for up to 90 days*, when you finance with us.

Learn more or apply at mfcufl.org/autoloans, call (850) 434-2211 to speak with a financial service representative, or stop by one of our branch locations.

Learn More or Apply Today

Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change and may vary based on credit worthiness, qualifications, collateral age, and conditions. The APR will be disclosed prior to an advance being made on a loan.

* Interest will still accrue with the 'No Payments for up to 90 Days' offer. This is a limited time offer. Offer may be withdrawn or changed at any time without notice.


Get A FREE Gift When You Finance With Us!

Members First has teamed up with AutoCash. Receive a $50 Gift Card when you visit a participating auto dealer and finance with us! Download the AutoCash certificate, select how you wish to receive your gift card, and have the dealer fax your request and provide a copy as your receipt.

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Members First Credit Union of Florida is not affiliated with Members First Credit Union (Kentucky)

This Credit Union is federally-insured by the National Credit Union Administration. We do business in accordance with the Fair Housing Law and Equal Opportunity Credit Act. NMLS# 405711. APR = Annual Percentage Rate. APY = Annual Percentage Yield. All offers subject to credit approval.

Notice: "Current Living" is an official publication of Members First Credit Union of Florida, and it serves as an official notice to the Credit Union membership of matters contained within.

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Holiday Hours

All offices will be closed on the following dates:

Monday, September 6 — Labor Day
Monday, October 11 — Columbus Day
Thursday, November 11 — Veterans' Day
Thursday, November 25 — Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 26 — Day After Thanksgiving

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