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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.

Valleyfair® Discount Tickets Now Available!

We are excited to once again be able to offer discounted Valleyfair® tickets for HomeTown members and their families. Read the article to learn how to get yours today!

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!

Personal Lines of Credit for You!

News broke earlier this month that a large, well-known financial institution was eliminating Personal Lines of Credit (PLOCs) from their product offerings, leaving thousands of their customers frustrated and confused. HomeTown however, still has PLOCs, and we're ready to help you.

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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