About Us

Friendly faces who do things the right way.

Give us the hills and hurdles

We’re here to understand your challenges better than anyone else and help you overcome them. Because that’s where the best views are.

Who we are

At EastRise, we believe that banking should be a source of personal strength and peace of mind. Here, it’s about people, relationships, and using finance to empower our members. Because everyone deserves a stronger and more sustainable financial future.

That’s why we go above and beyond to provide the financial tools and guidance that protect the well-being of our people and communities, extending our Vermont roots to provide a sense of belonging to members everywhere.

From trusted digital banking and a relationship-first approach to affordable home ownership and green lending, we rise to the challenges of each new day and raise the bar for everyone.

Because EastRise is committed to doing better and creating better experiences for our members, both in banking and in life.

That commitment is what makes all the difference.

Introducing EastRise

Where you bank makes a difference

It takes a collective effort to make a positive impact. Opening an account at EastRise supports our initiatives to bring people together and build a better world that lifts us all up.

We’ve provided
1.1M
meals since 2018.

We fight hunger with the Vermont Foodbank and other organizations to give more families access to nourishing food.
In 2023, we provided
^$723K
in 0% APR loans in response to the July flooding.

We partnered with Vermont Community Foundation to give 246 people in Vermont interest-free member emergency loans.
We have helped keep
6,000+
people warm since 2016.

We partner with Capstone Community Action to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars each year for emergency food and heating assistance programs.

Learn more about our community impact

CORNERS WEREN’T MADE TO BE CUT

Doing better requires more than a quick fix. We strive to make real, lasting impact in all that we do, no matter what path you’re on.

Housing

As Vermont’s local leader in mortgages, we know how important it is to increase access to housing. Let our team of mortgage experts help you through the process and get you into your new home.

Financial Education

We offer seminars, counseling, and online resources like the EastRise blog to give you the knowledge and skills to make your financial goals a reality.

Environmental Conservation

We offer green loans that make energy efficient programs and purchases more affordable. Because we need to take care of the planet for our kids, their kids, and generations to come.

Sense of Community

Our members are our neighbors. We support our people, businesses, artists, and community events to bring people together and help everyone feel a sense of belonging.

Convenient, local service

We like to think of ourselves as a small-town credit union with big-bank capabilities: knowing your goals and challenges better than anyone else, plus the convenience of Digital Banking, an online appointment scheduler, and a 24/7 call service.

Explore our history

Ever since our founding members came together over 75 years ago to provide local alternatives to traditional banks, we’ve been connecting people and communities with financial resources that make real, lasting impact.

That’s why, when New England Federal Credit Union and Vermont State Employees Credit Union came together in 2023, the goal was always to find the right name for our unified brand, one that reflects the strengths of both legacies.

New name. Same team. Same focus on supporting our members and communities.

This mindset — people over profit — is at the core of who we are. By delivering exceptional customer service and a full array of banking products, we elevate everyone, helping our people and communities rise to their fullest potential.

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Values-Based Banking

The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) is a group of banking leaders worldwide who share a common mission: to transform banking from a profit-only focus to one that’s transparent, sustainable, and genuinely supports people and their financial needs. We’re thrilled to be part of this community that values sustainable, community banking as much as we do.

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Careers

At EastRise, we have a certain way of operating. Everything we do is centered around our purpose: to care for our people and communities. And that begins with our colleagues and team members here at the credit union. We strive to do better for our team members so that we can make a difference for our members.

Learn more

Become a member

Experience the EastRise difference.

Whatever path you’re on, we’re here to help guide you.

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