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Proudly serving the City of Evanston

In 2003, Northwestern University’s employee credit union became a part of First Northern Credit Union, taking advantage of our additional products and services to serve its members, and adding the ability to serve students and alumni in addition to faculty and staff.

In 2006, we outgrew our university location and made our first footprint in Evanston on Clark Street, and expanded our field of membership, allowing us to serve anyone who lives or works in Evanston. In 2013 we moved to our current branch at 1705 Sherman Avenue, a space five times bigger than the previous location. In 2017, we further expanded our field of membership to include those living or working in Lake County, Illinois and northern Cook County.

Find out why thousands of Evanstonians have chosen to “bank” with us for decades!

Evanstonians can earn up to $900!*

$150

Earn $150 for opening a checking account**
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up to $250

Earn up to $250 for financing/refinancing a home equity loan***
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up to $500

Earn up to $500 for financing/refinancing a mortgage****
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Use promo code NEWMEMBER when applying to take advantage of these special offers, just for you!

*Must use promo code NEWMEMBER. Promotion valid through 12/31/2025 and subject to change or end at any time. Cannot be combined with any other promotions. Subject to approval. Membership requirements apply. Not available to existing First Northern Credit Union members or those closing their account within the last 90 days. Bonuses subject to taxation as regular dividends. **For $150 bonus: Direct deposit $500 or more monthly of your paycheck, pension, or government benefits into a new checking account for three consecutive months. Bonus paid to primary share account on or after 90 days of completing requirements. ***Receive up to a $250 bonus for financing a fixed-rate home equity loan or refinancing a fixed-rate home equity loan from another lender: 1) Loan application must be completed within 90 days of joining credit union 2) If approved, we will pay a bonus of $250 for loans over $50,000, and $100 for loans between $25,000 and $50,000. Bonus paid to primary share account on or after 90 days of completing requirements. Home Equity Lines of Credit ineligible. ****Receive up to $500 for financing a mortgage or refinancing a mortgage loan from another lender: 1.) Loan application must be completed within 90 days of joining credit union 2.) If approved, we will pay a bonus of $500 for loans over $250,000 and $250 bonus for loans between $100,000 and $249,999. Bonuses paid as lender credit at closing of the FNCU loan. Bonus subject to repayment if loan is paid off within 6 months.