100 Year Anniversary

Celebrating 100 Years
People over profit has been our mission.
More than 165,000 members
32 branches

With you since 1926.

Our journey began 100 years ago, with nine Detroit school teachers joining together. Those educators founded Detroit Teachers Credit Union to give their colleagues fair and accessible financial support at a time when small loans were difficult to secure. We have since grown into one of Michigan’s longest-standing and most trusted financial institutions.

From operating out of Professor E.W. McFarland’s office, to filling every room of J.C. Howell’s home, to opening our first official branch in 1957, the Credit Union grew quickly; always fueled by a commitment to people, not profit.

As our membership expanded, so did our mission. We became Michigan First Credit Union and opened our doors to anyone who lives, works, or worships in the state of Michigan.

Today, we’re proud to serve more than 165,000 members through 32 branches and eight mortgage offices statewide.

We’ve evolved well beyond our beginnings, but through every decade and every transformation, our mission remains the same: to walk alongside our members through each step in their financial journey. From first accounts to first homes, we're here to guide you through every "first" in your life.

As we celebrate 100 years of service, we’re focused on the future. We’re investing in modern digital banking solutions and expanding access to our members through new branches. We're strengthening our commitment to financial education and community support, and we're remaining focused on putting our members first.