RVA Financial Federal Credit Union has proudly granted $4.1 million in mortgages, enabling residents of the City of Richmond to achieve their dreams of homeownership. We have a truly inspiring success story featuring one of our members who re-entered society after being in the corrections system. Through our credit coaching, he increased his credit score […]

After his wife passed on, a member came in just as lost as he could be. In their 60 years of marriage, she’d always handled the finances, and he didn’t even know where to start. He’d gathered up what he could —including her death certificate — but you could see plain as day he was […]

About a year ago, Cherie worked with a non‑member who wanted to refinance an auto loan from Santander with a monthly payment of $603. At the time, his credit score was low, and although he was approved, the interest rate came in at 15%. Rather than stopping there, Cherie took time to have a meaningful […]

Some moments remind us how far a team will go to support a member’s wellbeing. A member urgently needed financing for an accessible vehicle large enough for his two grandchildren, both of whom use wheelchairs. His current vehicle was unsafe, and the family was leaving for a long-planned vacation in two days. He needed a […]

Our team member Maddy recently assisted a 75-year-old member who contacted Patelco with concerns about a potentially compromised card linked to Apple Pay. The member was confused and worried, as she still had the physical card in her possession and did not understand how fraud could occur. Maddy took the time to patiently explain how […]

Some of the most meaningful moments happen quietly, through steady care over time. Dee Cordova, senior service center manager, supported a member facing overwhelming medical and financial hardship. He was living with Lewy Body Disease and early onset Parkinson’s, had fallen behind on bills, and was trapped in a predatory high-interest loan that was draining […]