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HomeTown to Host Golden Grill Out in Honor of 50 Years

In honor of our 50th anniversary, HomeTown Credit Union is hosting a Golden Grill Out on June 18, 2024 at the Owatonna Country Club. All staff, current members and families, guests, and community supporters are invited to attend this event to celebrate the incredible milestone. Read the article for additional details and a link to RSVP now.

HomeTown Celebrates 50th Anniversary in 2024

This is a very exciting year for HomeTown — we've reached the incredible milestone of 50 years in business serving members across southern Minnesota. We've grown to serve over 23,000 members and are excited for what's to come in the next 50 years! Check out the article to learn more about the success we've seen over the years as well as how we plan to celebrate the occasion.

HomeTown Launches Free Financial Education Center

HomeTown has partnered with Banzai to provide members of all ages free, in-depth financial education courses, articles, and learning tools all in one place — our HomeTown Education Center. This is just another way we are committed to helping you achieve your financial goals. Read the article to learn more about the program.

What's your HomeTown Story?

We’re collecting stories that highlight the variety of ways HomeTown has helped members throughout their financial journeys. Maybe we helped finance a new home, secure a car loan, or simply overcome financial boundaries — no matter the circumstances, we're looking for your positive story as a way to share a glimpse inside the HomeTown family. Click the article to share yours now!

HomeTown to Host Free Virtual Financial Classes

Our Community Financial Wellness Coordinator, Ellie, will be providing free virtual financial education classes to our communities during the first week of February. With a wide variety of topics, there's sure to be something that could help you out! Read the article to see class dates and to register.

HomeTown is Giving Back for the Holidays

With Community as one of our core values, HomeTown continually gives back to our local areas each year through volunteering, sponsorships, and donations. And now, we're looking for member input on which organizations we should share donation dollars with for the holidays. Read the article to learn how you can nominate an organization to be gifted $250 from HomeTown.

HomeTown to Host Free Financial Classes

Our Community Financial Wellness Coordinator, Ellie, will be providing free virtual financial education classes to our communities during the first week of February. With a wide variety of topics, there's sure to be something that could help you out! Read the article to see class dates and to register.

HomeTown Launches HomeTown Insurance Professionals

HomeTown is proud to announce that we've established an extension of our HomeTown Credit Union brand to now provide members with access to affordable insurance products. HomeTown Insurance Professionals, our very own insurance agency, will give members an opportunity to secure competitive insurance coverage at the same place they do their banking. Read the article to learn more.

HomeTown Mastercard® Credit Cards Coming Soon

To provide members with enhanced credit card benefits, we are excited to announce that HomeTown Mastercard® Credit Cards will be available in September! Current Visa® Credit Cardholders will receive their cards soon. Read the article for information about this change, new card benefits, and activation instructions.

HomeTown Launches Member Perks Program

 HomeTown is excited to announce that all members are now eligible to join our new Member Perks program! Need discounted Valleyfair tickets? Or maybe an affordable hotel and rental car? We've got you covered. Read the article to find out how you can access discounts and limited-time offers on thousands of items and events.

Join Us for Member Appreciation Days!

It's time to thank our members for being a part of the HomeTown family! Join us June 29 & 30 in Northfield, Faribault, and Owatonna for food, festivities, and giveaways. Read the article for more details.

HomeTown FREE Cone Days Are Back This Summer

Did you hear the scoop? As a way to say "thank you", we're hosting three FREE Cone Days this summer within our communities — Check out the article for more details and to see the dates and locations. We'll see you there!

HomeTown Recognized Nationally for CUNA Awards

HomeTown is being recognized at the national level as a Desjardins Youth Award winner for the work we did this year to enhance financial literacy and live out the people-helping-people credit union philosophy within our communities. Our winning entry was focused on the work of our Community Education Coordinator, Kurt Halverson. Read the article to learn more.

HomeTown Expands Field of Membership

We are thrilled to announce that we have officially expanded our service-eligible area to 26 counties across southern Minnesota — This is up from our original 4-county service area. Read the article to learn more about the expansion as well as which counties are included!

Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarships Available Now

We've partnered with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council again this year to provide scholarships to eligible HomeTown Credit Union members. Read the article to learn how to apply for one of sixteen $1,000 scholarships now!

HomeTown Wins Adult Financial Education Award

HomeTown is thrilled to be honored with a 2022 Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award for the efforts of our Community Education Coordinator, Kurt Halverson. Read the article to learn about the work he's been doing as well as what the award recognizes.

HomeTown Credit Union Mergers with Jostens Employees Credit Union

Home Town Federal Credit Union (HomeTown) announces it has merged with Jostens Employees Credit Union (Jostens) of Owatonna, Minnesota with an effective date of August 1, 2022. Read the article to learn more about this exciting partnership.

2022 Annual Meeting

Join is for the 2022 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 28, 5:30pm, at the Elks Lodge #1166 in Faribault. RSVP required. Click for more details.

HomeTown's FREE Summer Movies Are Back!

HomeTown is thrilled to once again be partnering with Cannon Valley Cinema 10 to offer FREE family-friendly movies every Wednesday for 10 weeks this summer. Beat the heat and join us! Read the article for a list of movies and dates.

Apply for a HomeTown Scholarship Now!

Are you or someone you know finishing up high school and looking for scholarships to cover a portion of post-secondary education? HomeTown offers both $1,000 and $500 scholarships for our members — read the article to learn more!

Check Out Our Website Enhancements!

We're always looking for ways to enhance member experience, and we know our website is a vital resource. With that, we're excited to annouce new calculators, update navigation, and much more. Read the article for all the details.

Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarships Available Now

We've partnered with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council again this year to provide scholarships to eligible HomeTown Credit Union members. Read the article to learn how to apply for one of sixteen $1,000 scholarships now!

FREE Cone Day Sponsored by HomeTown

We're teaming up with some amazing ice cream shops in our communities to give away FREE ice cream cones on August 30 as one last hurrah before summer ends. Read the article for more details - see you there!

Join us for Member Appreciation Days!

It's time to thank our members for being a part of the HomeTown family! Join us this week, June 10 and 11, in Faribault and Owatonna for food, festivities and giveaways. Read for more details.

Join us at our Northfield Branch Grand Opening Event!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 3, 2021 to join us for a fun afternoon of food and festivities celebrating our newest branch and the community it's in! Read the article to learn more.

Grow Your Financial Knowledge With Our FREE Video Series

We're kicking off Youth Month and Financial Literacy Month by launching a branch new financial video series for our members and families! Read the article to learn more and access all the FREE videos.

FREE Dundas Dome Event — March 30, 6-8pm

Enjoy a night of play with a staycation at the Dundas Dome sponsored by HomeTown! Get out of your house and have some fun with your family on March 30. Read the article for more information.

Northfield Branch Opening Monday, March 8

HomeTown's Northfield branch officially has an open date! We couldn't be more excited to start serving the Northfield community in person with a new full-service branch beginning Monday, March 8, 2021. Read the article for more details.

IMPORTANT: Online Banking Upgrade January 14, 2021

On Thursday, January 14, 2021 our Online Banking system will be upgraded to bring our members enhanced security and improved ease of use! Please read this article to learn what steps members need to take once the upgrade occurs.

VOTES NEEDED: HomeTown Nominated in Best Of Southern Minnesota Awards

HomeTown Credit Union is excited to announce that we have been nominated as one of the best businesses in the Bank/Credit Union category within Owatonna, Faribault and Northfield! Read the article to learn how you can vote for us to win!

HomeTown Gives Back on CU Forward Day 2020

HomeTown Credit Union joined numerous credit unions across the state of Minnesota on Monday, October 12 to participate in CU Forward Day 2020, a day for credit unions to come together to spread kindness and celebrate the people-helping-people industry.

HomeTown Launches Ask HomeTown Initiative

HomeTown Credit Union is proud to announce Ask HomeTown, a question and answer initiative created to respond to our members' toughest financial questions through short, easy to follow videos. Read more about it here!

HomeTown Wins Adult Financial Education Award

HomeTown Credit Union has been honored with a 2020 Desjardins Adult Financial Education Award. The award, sponsored by the Minnesota Credit Union Network (MnCUN) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA), recognizes leadership within the credit union movement on behalf of adult financial literacy.

Minnesota Credit Union Scholarships Available Now

HomeTown is proud to partner with the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC), to offer a scholarship program exclusively to credit union members in Minnesota to help further their pursuit of education. Read the article to see how you can apply!

HomeTown’s New Northfield Branch is Officially Taking Shape

HomeTown Credit Union could not be more excited about the construction progress happening at our new Northfield branch located at the corner of Gleason Court and Honeylocust Drive! With the concrete poured and steel posts officially up, the building is taking shape for an early 2021 opening.

Attention Members: Branch Lobbies Reopen June 1

We're happy to announce that we will be reopening our branch lobbies on Monday, June 1! Please read this article to learn of the measures we have taken to ensure a safe and healthy workplace and experience for all employees, members, and visitors.

Northfield Branch Coming Soon!

After 46 years of serving the good people of Dodge, Rice, Steele and Waseca counties, HomeTown Credit Union will be breaking ground soon on our new Northfield branch that will be located at the corner of Gleason Court and Honeylocust Drive – near the Arby’s.

HomeTown Supports Minnesota with Financial Literacy and Community Partnerships

The credit union is deeply involved in financial literacy initiatives aimed at students in the area to help them learn about financial responsibility from an early age. It also offers finance classes for people of all ages and provides robust financial literacy resources.

Senior's internship could be just the start — for her and her peers

With Faribault High School about to switch to a seven-period day, one student’s internship at [HomeTown Credit Union] just might provide a glimpse into what’s about to become a reality for many of her peers. 

Why we put Financial Wellness first!

We are proud to announce we earned recognition for Advancing Financial Wellness in Southern Minnesota through education, counseling, and volunteerism.

HomeTown Financial Education Center

Have you visited our FREE Financial Education Center?!

Have you downloaded our new Mobile App?

We updated our Mobile App! It has new features and is easier to use, download today. Click here to download from the App Store or Google Play.

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