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• Desert Financial Credit Union will open Verrado branch - Read Article

  Desert Financial Credit Union will open Verrado branch

  2026-02-25T12:00:44-07:00

  Desert Financial Credit Union will celebrate the grand opening of its newest branch in the Verrado neighborhood of Buckeye on Feb. 27-28. “At Desert Financial, we’re dedicated to helping Arizonans…

  
• Arizona Financial Credit Union opens flagship branch in Camelback Corridor - Read Article

  Arizona Financial Credit Union opens flagship branch in Camelback Corridor

  2026-02-24T14:05:20-07:00

  Arizona Financial Credit Union has opened its newest flagship branch in Phoenix’s Camelback business corridor, expanding access to its consumer and business banking services in one of the region’s most…

  
• What’s going on in banking? 5 things that are top of mind in 2026 - Read Article

  What’s going on in banking? 5 things that are top of mind in 2026

  2026-02-16T15:05:00-07:00

   Cornerstone Advisors announced today the release of its annual What’s Going On in Banking research report, an in-depth exploration of how community banks and credit unions are responding to accelerating technology adoption, intensifying fraud threats,…

  
• Desert Financial members receive $16 million in giveback bonuses - Read Article

  Desert Financial members receive $16 million in giveback bonuses

  2026-02-12T08:25:00-07:00

  In its ninth year, the Desert Financial Credit Union Member Giveback Bonus program will reward qualified members with a total of $16 million later this month. Over nearly a decade,…

  
• 8 must-have features for a secure mobile banking app - Read Article

  8 must-have features for a secure mobile banking app

  2026-02-06T13:00:00-07:00

  Mobile banking apps have become an essential part of advanced financial life. From reviewing account balances to transmitting funds, paying bills, and managing assets, users now expect to control almost…

  
• Escape hard money: New Fannie Mae 620 rules for Arizona - Read Article

  Escape hard money: New Fannie Mae 620 rules for Arizona

  2026-01-23T09:20:00-07:00

  For the last two decades, the Arizona mortgage market has operated like an exclusive club in Old Town Scottsdale on a Saturday night. The bouncer at the door wasn’t checking…

  
• How online loans beat traditional banks for speed and convenience - Read Article

  How online loans beat traditional banks for speed and convenience

  2026-01-17T08:50:00-07:00

  Borrowing money used to mean taking time off work to go to a bank. You’d have to fill out forms, wait days for approval, and then wait more days for…

  
• What customers look for in a modern Muslim banking: Top features and services - Read Article

  What customers look for in a modern Muslim banking: Top features and services

  2025-12-14T12:00:00-07:00

  Running a business in the MENA region or beyond means finding a financial partner that gets your values and keeps things simple. Modern Muslim banking blends Shariah-compliant principles with practical,…

  
• What to know about SBA loans after recent rate drops - Read Article

  What to know about SBA loans after recent rate drops

  2025-12-02T06:05:32-07:00

  Are SBA loans the right choice for your business? Securing financing is one of the biggest hurdles entrepreneurs face. Traditional loans are not always right for everyone, especially for newer…

  
• Dedicated to serving Arizona’s privately held businesses - Read Article

  Dedicated to serving Arizona’s privately held businesses

  2025-12-01T08:00:00-07:00

  Since our founding in 1988, Enterprise Bank & Trust has focused on guiding people to a lifetime of financial success. We empower privately held businesses to succeed, help families to…

  
• OneAZ breaks ground on 2 new West Valley branches - Read Article

  OneAZ breaks ground on 2 new West Valley branches

  2025-11-22T15:20:36-07:00

  OneAZ Credit Union has officially broken ground on its newest branches in Peoria and Surprise, marking an exciting milestone in the organization’s statewide growth. Designed in partnership with NewGround International,…

  
• Vote for the best place to work in Arizona’s financial services sector - Read Article

  Vote for the best place to work in Arizona’s financial services sector

  2025-10-30T09:00:00-07:00

  Do you know of a credit union, bank or financial services organization that has an amazing workplace culture or environment? Now, you can help cast a spotlight on those amazing organizations.…