HISTORY
CommunityAmerica Credit Union has deep roots in the Kansas City community. The Credit
Union was founded on March 19, 1940 as TWA Club Credit Union. TWA pilot George Duvall
founded the Credit Union because he believed TWA employees would appreciate this
added benefit.
TWA Club Credit Union began with working capital of only $1,069. The first loans
were made to employees for $5 until payday with five cents charged for interest.
By the end of the first year, the Credit Union had grown to have more than $20,000
in assets and 644 members.
The Credit Union continued to grow and prosper through the years. In 1992, TWA Club
Credit Union changed its name to Members America Credit Union. In 1998, Members
America Credit Union joined forces with CommunityAmerica Credit Union. In November
2007, CommunityAmerica merged with Midwest United Credit Union.
Today, CommunityAmerica provides a full suite of financial products including checking,
savings, loans, money market accounts, Visa® credit cards, insurance
and financial planning products. As a not-for-profit, member-owned financial
institution, CommunityAmerica can offer highly competitive rates on deposits, loans
and investments. Through 24-hour online, telephone and mobile banking, we serve members wherever they are.
As of December 31, 2010, CommunityAmerica had more than $1.7 billion in assets,
ranking it among the nation's largest credit unions. Based on deposits, CommunityAmerica
ranks as one of the top 10 Kansas City-based financial institutions. Today, there
are 32 CommunityAmerica branches in the Kansas City, St. Louis and Topeka areas.