Achieva Credit Union
| Company type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1937 |
| Headquarters | Dunedin , United States |
Area served | 15 counties in Florida including Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, Hendry, Hardee, Highlands, Monroe, Glades, Hillsborough |
| Products | Checking accounts, savings accounts, IRAs, certificates of deposit, consumer loans, credit cards, mortgage products, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) |
| Website | www |
Achieva Credit Union, a credit union chartered by the state and overseen by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), is based in Dunedin, Florida. Since merging with Sarasota Coastal Credit Union in 2009, Achieva has grown to manage assets exceeding $2 billion and serves a membership surpassing 160,000 individuals across 15 counties in Florida.
History
Originally established in 1937 as a credit union for educators in Pinellas County with initial assets of $99.25, Achieva has considerably expanded its membership base and service area over time. The 2009 consolidation extended its membership eligibility to encompass counties along Florida’s West Coast, from Hernando down to Charlotte.
Membership
Eligibility for membership includes family members of current account holders as well as individuals, trusts, organizations, or legal entities residing or employed within Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Manatee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Lee, Collier, Hendry, Hardee, Highlands, Monroe, Glades, and Hillsborough counties. The credit union maintains 26 branch locations throughout this territory.
Organization
Achieva is directed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of nine members elected from the credit union’s membership for terms lasting three years. This governance structure ensures active supervision aligned with member interests. The credit union is also a member of the Florida Credit Union League and the Credit Union National Association.
Services
The financial offerings provided by Achieva Credit Union include checking and savings accounts, IRAs, certificates of deposit, various consumer loans, credit cards, mortgage products, home equity loans, and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs).