Signal Financial to Streamline Member ServiceSeeking to improve its service delivery, Signal Financial Federal Credit Union announced a reorganization of its service teams into a united department called Member Experience. Vice President of Member Experience Bill Kowall was promoted to Senior Vice President, and will oversee the combined service teams.
Signal is joining POWAB at their community eventOn Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, DC Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB) will present a Community Day Health Fair. Our Capitol Hill Branch staff will have a table at the Anacostia Arts Center location, ready to answer questions about financial wellness and the credit union.
Signal hosts Donuts with Dads on June 15thWe’re celebrating Father’s Day at all our branches with donuts and a special raffle just for dads. Fathers, stop by any Signal branch on Friday, June 15th, for donuts and a chance to win!
Win two dozen donuts for National Donut Day!It’s #NationalDonutDay! Let’s celebrate by liking us on Facebook and posting your favorite donut flavor in the comments. You’ll get the chance to win two dozen donuts from Donut King in Kensington! Share the post for an extra chance to win!
April & May Free EventsSignal offers FREE events and seminars to enhance your financial wellness. See if an event is happening at a branch near you
Washington City Paper Best of DCWe are proud to announce that Signal Financial FCU placed third in Washington City Paper's Best of DC awards under the "Best Bank/ Credit Union" category!
Join Us for Shred & Donate DayGet a head start on your spring cleaning and help your community! Visit us on April 21 between 9 am and 12 pm to shred old documents, recycle or donate electronics, and donate food and clothing to help others in need. Open to the public.
Francois and Interns on WUSA's Great Day WashingtonOur CEO, Francois, was invited back to appear on WUSA9's Great Day Washington. This time, he brought along two of our interns, Dehuris and Steve! In this segment, they discuss the benefits of our internship program and how Signal Financial gives opportunities to our future generations.
March Free EventsSignal offers FREE events and seminars to enhance your financial wellness. See if an event is happening at a branch near you!
Fee Changes Coming in MayEffective May 1, 2018, Signal Financial FCU's fee schedule will change. Members should review the new fee schedule before it goes into effect.
Financial Fitness on WUSA's Great Day WashingtonOur CEO, Francois Verleysen and, our Senior VP of Consumer & Real Estate Lending, Christopher Ercole, stopped by Great Day Washington to discuss updates at City Center, Financial Fitness tips, and a seminar at the City Center branch.
February Free EventsSignal offers FREE events and seminars to enhance your financial wellness. See if an event is happening at a branch near you!
2018 Annual Meeting & Board of Directors ElectionAll members are invited to attend the 2018 Annual Meeting at the new City Center Branch.
January Free EventsSignal offers FREE events and seminars to enhance your financial wellness. See if an event is happening at a branch near you!
Boost Your Holiday Shopping Power with a Holiday Loan!The Holiday Loan offers a great discount over our regular personal loan rates, so you can borrow what you need for holiday expenditures and pay less interest than you would with most credit cards.
December EventsLearn about the FREE events we have going on in December!
Signal Financial FCU's CEO, Francois Verleysen on "Great Day Washington"In case you missed it, our CEO Francois Verleysen appeared on WUSA 9's Great Day Washington broadcast this week.
2018 Annual Meeting AnnouncementEach year, Signal Financial Federal Credit Union (Signal Financial) holds an Annual Meeting in accordance with our bylaws in order to update members on the status and health of their credit union, review old and address new business item, and announce newly elected or re-elected volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors.
New City Center Branch is Now OpenSignal Financial Federal Credit Union has opened its newest branch at 1101 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC. The 70 year old Kensington based Credit Union teamed up with the world-class architecture firm Gensler to create a unique banking experience.
November EventsLearn about the FREE events we have going on in November!
Upcoming October EventsSignal offers free seminars and events all month long. Check out which ones you'd like to attend and RSVP today.
Upcoming September EventsJoin us for two "Ask a Realtor" events at our Chesapeake and Leisure World branches! Learn how to buy and sell smarter, not harder. This free event will give you information and tips on selling, downsizing, remodeling, and buying a new home!
Equifax Security BreachBy now, you have probably heard the news that Equifax, Inc., one of the three largest credit reporting agencies, announced that a data breach occurred which possibly impacted approximately 143 million Americans. Please be assured that this data breach has NOT compromised Signal Financial FCU’s security in any way. On September 7th, Equifax Inc. announced that an unauthorized party gained access to names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses, and in some cases, driver’s license numbers. Some citizens of Canada and the United Kingdom may also have been affected.
Changes coming to ACH ProcessingStarting on September 15, 2017, all financial institutions in the U.S. will be required to comply with a new regulatory rule that allows same-day processing of electronic payments and checks converted to electronic payments. Members will need to be careful that they have enough available funds in their account at the time the payment is submitted, so that if a payment is processed the same day it will not overdraw their account
Upcoming August EventsFour Real Estate seminars are coming to Signal branches all over the area. Our seminars are always free and open to members and non-members.
Signal Financial FCU is coming to Leisure WorldWe are proud to announce that our newest branch will be opening this Summer to serve the residents of Leisure World and their families. We are holding orientation sessions on site to educate residents on Signal's products and services. We hope you can join us!
Member Account Information Update!Here at Signal we’re committed to serving and protecting you better, so we’re asking our members to verify and update their account information. This allows the credit union to serve and protect you better from potential fraud and suspicious activity within your account. It also helps the government fight the funding of terrorism and money laundering activities within the financial industry.
Upcoming July EventsSignal has several FREE financial seminars and events in July. All are open to members and non-members. We hope you can join us!
Get where you want to goIt's easy to think you'll just wait to save until it feels like you have money to spare, but then the end of the month comes too soon. Instead of waiting for someday, get started building your future today. With a Direct Money Market Account, you get a super-high dividend rate on your first dollar and every dollar after that — we can't make it much easier to save than that!
Signal's Shred Day is June 24th!Protect your identity and de-clutter your life at our June Shred Day! Clean Cut Shredding will be at our Kensington, MD headquarters to shred your sensitive paper documents! Bring 2 boxes (maximum) of your documents to be securely shredded for FREE and have some fun in the process. This event is open to members and non-members.
Upcoming Events in JuneCome into one of our branches in June to learn about home buying and selling, retirement planning, improving your credit, and more!
Summer Welcome Party (Chesapeake Branch)Come join the Signal Financial family to welcome the coming of warm Summer nights. Our staff will be on hand to chat and answer questions and just get to know you! Refreshments will be served and we will be giving away more than $250.00 in prizes!
Think BIGGER.Our certificate rates are 40% higher than the national average. Find out how to maximize your savings at Signal with a share certificate!
Upcoming Mortgage SeminarsOur mortgage seminars are hosted by our mortgage team and trusted local real estate agents to answer your questions about searching for homes, types of loans available, and the steps involved in buying or selling a home. All events are offered at no charge and are open to the public, including non-members.
April Retirement SeminarsLearn how to confidently address the financial, lifestyle, and emotional transitions to retirement. Learn how to guard against risks and manage those that are inevitable, and find out how ready for retirement you are.
Upcoming Events in MarchCome into one of our branches in March to learn about understanding credit, retirement saving and investing, mortgages, and home buying and selling.
The Signal "Anything" LoanWhen you can borrow up to $50,000 over 66 months at rates as low as 7.49% APR, you can use that loan for just about ANYTHING.
Search. Buy. Sell. Save.This free, easy-to-use service can help you through every step of home buying and selling—from start to finish. Enroll today to get access to all the tools and expertise you’ll need!
New feature in online banking!In addition to mailing your tax documents, Signal will now post them to your eBanking account for easier access.
Introducing SIGNAL DIRECTSignal Direct is the perfect banking bundle for anyone who wants a 360° banking relationship, anyone who wants to boost their savings quickly, or who needs to build credit and start saving at the same time.
Upgrade! Our mobile app just got even better.Mobile banking with Signal just got more secure...and easier to use. Now you can access your accounts on the go with the touch of your finger.
Earn more interest on your hard-earned cash.Signal's high-yield certificate rates are some of the best in the market, and now you've got even more options. Choose from a one-year, a three-year, or a five-year certificate, or a combination. Our rates beat the national averages by a huge margin, which means your savings earn more interest. It's one more way it pays to be a member!
Board of Directors: Election 2017All members are invited to attend the 2017 Annual Meeting. It will be held on April 20, 2017 at 6:00pm.
Chip debit cards are coming to Signal!With card fraud, identity theft, and hacking at an all-time high, it is critical to have state-of-the-art technology to guard your personal information. Fortunately, that is exactly what chip card technology is designed to do.
Holiday GreetingsWe at Signal just wanted to take a moment to say "thank you" for being a great member. We hope our Holiday Greeting brings you joy this season and we look forward to a great 2017 with our members.
Annual Meeting & Board of Directors ElectionThe 2016 Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at our Kensington, MD headquarters.
The Signal Holiday LoanThe Holiday Loan offers a great discount over our regular personal loan rates, so you can borrow what you need for holiday expenditures and pay less interest than you would with most credit cards. Borrow up to $5,000 over 36 months at rates as low as 4.99%APR.*
Let us know when you'll be traveling!Please notify us when you will be using your debit or credit card outside the Metro area so we can make sure you will continue to have full access to your accounts while out of town.
Treat yourself with double rewardsStarting on Black Friday, through December 31, earn double rewards points* with Signal VISA® credit card purchases—so you can reward yourself for all that holiday shopping!
YOU DRIVE. We'll get the gas.We're celebrating the upcoming holidays—and helping you get around town—with a $50 rebate for opening a new or used vehicle loan, starting November 7, 20161. Use it for a fill up or for whatever you choose.
Don’t want to lock up your money just to get a good rate?Our new 1/3/5 share certificate is really three certificates bundled together to give you short-term flexibility combined with rates that are among the highest in the DC metro area. The result is the best of both worlds!
Bundle Up for Summer With a SPECIAL Rate Personal Loan!The Connect/Premium Loan is an unsecured personal loan with a low, fixed special rate.
Let Your Money Play it Safe with a 2.16% APY Certificate!Grow your money – FAST! For a limited time, take advantage of our premium certificate rate. This outstanding rate will be hard to beat! Offer ends September 30, 2016.
What's Your Rate? Take the Challenge!Talk to a branch representative today! We may be able to match or lower your current rate AND save you money by refinancing!
Save Money AND Time with Signal Premier Auto Connection!Signal Financial is dedicated to helping you maximize your dollars. You’ll save time AND money when you use Signal Premier Auto Connection (powered by TrueCar) to locate your next vehicle. Finance that vehicle with Signal and you’ll be sure to be getting one GREAT deal.
We do everything mortgage. Check us out!Is a New Home on Your Radar for Spring? A home loan from Signal Financial FCU Mortgage just makes sense! Here’s why we stand out: Sensible Underwriting, Unique Products, Competitive Rates and Amazing People.