Homebuyers in the Bay Area have a new resource for home loan advice and services. In January 2019, Golden 1 Credit Union celebrated the opening of its second Home Loans Center in Pleasanton. The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from Greg Brown, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer.

Home financing is one of the largest financial transactions a consumer will make, and consumers shopping for a home loan have unique needs. Golden 1 is one of the first credit unions to meet these needs with specialized centers focused on home lending. The first location in Campbell, California, opened in May 2018. The new location in Hacienda at the Crossroads Shopping Center at 4555 Hopyard Road continues Golden 1's dedication to making Californians' dreams of home ownership come true.

Home Loan Advisors at the centers help members with the entire mortgage, refinance, or home equity loan process in a comfortable environment dedicated to home lending. This includes connecting homebuyers to realtors who specialize in the local market and offering Golden 1's Buyer Advantage program, which provides buyers a discount on closing costs.

"With the opening of our second location, we can now offer convenience and expert advice to even more homebuyers in the Bay Area," says Brown. "As a credit union, we care for our members by placing their interests first during the lending process. We look forward to serving the community in the East Bay and providing exceptional service and value-oriented solutions to homebuyers."

Golden 1 Credit Union is California's leading financial cooperative and the sixth largest credit union in the U.S. Golden 1 has 72 branches, 240 ATMs, and 30,000 CO-OP ATMs nationwide. Golden 1 is member owned and offers a wide range of no-to-low-fee financial products and services that offer higher yields on savings, lower rates on loans, and unmatched member service.

As a full-service credit union, Golden 1 offers all the consumer financial products and latest delivery innovations one would expect from a large financial institution. Member deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. Founded in 1933 and serving all those who live or work in California, Golden 1 Credit Union has grown to be one of the largest credit unions in the United States with more than $12 billion in assets.

Golden 1 is highly focused on delivering financial solutions with value, convenience, and exceptional service to its members. As a not-for-profit organization and dynamic, trusted leader, Golden 1 is committed to enhancing the financial well-being of Californians and their diverse communities. The Credit Union's 1,700 employees proudly serve and care for 1 million members.

For more information about Golden 1 Credit Union, please visit www.golden1.com.