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History of MidWest America
"Committed to providing competitive, quality
services for our members' financial success."
MidWest
America’s roots can be traced back to a group of General Electric
employees in Fort Wayne, Indiana, who petitioned for a federal credit
union charter in 1936. The National Credit Union Administration
[N.C.U.A.] granted them a charter in May of that year to operate as the
General Electric Employees Fort Wayne Works Federal Credit Union.
The first office was actually located inside the plant. Eventually, the
infant Credit Union needed more space and additional square footage
across the street was secured.
In 1969, a permanent structure was
built directly across Swinney Avenue from the Broadway plant. As
membership increased, this office was expanded. The first branch was
opened in the 70s in Decatur, Indiana, across from the General Electric
plant there.
In 1982, the NCUA allowed companies other than GE to join the Credit
Union. Since that time, over 500 companies have become part of our
“field of membership.” This includes all the major area
hospitals and the local General Motors plant. Our name was changed in
1987 to MidWest America Federal Credit Union to better reflect our
expanded field of membership and market area.
MidWest America’s
headquarters are located at 1104 Medical Park Drive in Fort Wayne. Now,
70 years later, the Credit Union has 17 full-service offices, with 12
in northeast Indiana; 3 in Illinois; and, 2 in southwestern Kentucky.
MidWest America has 195 employees, over 68,000 members, and over $400
million in assets.
What about the future?
We are constantly seeking more efficient and
effective ways to better serve our members. This involves the
development of new products, establishment of new facilities, and the
addition of more ATMs.
We have our own in-house mortgage
servicing department to take care of our members. Also, we
now offer commercial and agricultural lending to our members too.
For additional information, please contact (260) 423-8249 or (800)
348-4738 extn 5249. Ask for Shad Edwards..
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