As of Monday, May 18, MIDFLORIDA lobbies have reopened with the exception of the Tower (Lakeland), James A. Haley VA Hospital (Tampa), and Stadium Club (Gainesville) branches. We've made many enhancements to help keep members and staff safe and healthy.

With most people spending more time at home, it stands to reason that pet ownership is on the rise. If you’re thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, it’s important to consider how it fits into your budget—not just now, but in the future, too.

Many of us are facing information overload during these challenging times. To help members better understand the services available to them—and to help us all make a little more sense of what we’re reading in the news—we’ve compiled a glossary of banking- and economics-related terms.

We all know to isolate ourselves from crowds and public places, but what if you need to deposit a check, apply for a credit card, or withdraw cash during this turbulent time? Thankfully, many of your banking needs can be satisfied virtually or with little-to-no human contact.  

Homeowners refinance their mortgages and take cash out of their homes’ equity for a number of reasons, including debt consolidation and home renovations. But does it ever make sense to refinance your mortgage if you don’t need access to a large sum of cash? The answer is a resounding yes—no cash-out refinances are an excellent option for many homeowners.

Opening a first credit card is a significant milestone in many young adults’ lives. It’s also a major responsibility that can come with detrimental consequences if you’re not careful. But never fear—MIDFLORIDA Credit Union is here with helpful tips for new credit card users.

Identity theft protection doesn’t necessarily prevent fraud, but can be used as an additional layer to assist in monitoring your personal information. Learn more about how these services protect your identity and find out if it’s a service that could benefit you.

On January 24, we were honored to attend a ribbon cutting and sign unveiling of the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. Formerly known as the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, it serves as a meeting, convention, and special event venue for Florida’s Treasure Coast.

We take our tagline—your community credit union—to heart by sponsoring events and volunteering time throughout our service area. Check out some of what MIDFLORIDA is up to during the first quarter of 2020.