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CommunityAmerica Credit Union
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Not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Kansas City
CommunityAmerica Credit Union
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Not-for-profit financial cooperative serving Kansas City
About CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Industries
Consumer Software
Financial Services
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
null
Founded
1940
Overview
CommunityAmerica Credit Union serves Kansas City as a not-for-profit financial cooperative that offers a full range of personal and business financial products. Its services include online and mobile banking, checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, investments, insurance, and financial planning, all accessible through a member-owned structure. The company emphasizes serving the local community and providing a friendly, community-minded workplace, aided by federal insurance through the National Credit Union Administration. Its approach centers on helping members manage money and achieve financial well-being rather than making profits for outside shareholders. The goal is to support the Kansas City area with affordable, accessible financial services while offering rewarding career opportunities and a positive work culture.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- UNIFY merger expands branches to Arkansas, California, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas.
- Electro Savings merger adds St. Louis locations including Hazelwood February 2025.
- 45 credit union mergers in Q2 2025 enable further consolidation opportunities.
What critics are saying
- UNIFY systems integration fails by mid-2026, causing member attrition.
- UNIFY's 250,000 members exit due to brand switch in 6-12 months.
- NCUA fines force California divestitures in 12-18 months.
What makes CommunityAmerica Credit Union unique
- Merger with UNIFY creates $9B federally chartered top 40 credit union across 18 states.
- Profit Payout program returned over $100M to members, now extends to St. Louis.
- Retains CommunityAmerica brand and CEO Lisa Ginter post-UNIFY merger.
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Company News
CommunityAmerica has completed a merger, resulting in the creation of a $9 billion institution.
LENEXA, Ks., Nov. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 1, 2025, CommunityAmerica Credit Union officially merged with UNIFY Financial Credit Union, expanding its national footprint with branch locations across Arkansas, California, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas. “This merger marks an exciting milestone for CommunityAmerica as we expand our access to serve more members across the country,” said Lisa Ginter, CEO of CommunityAmerica Credit Union. “Our shared commitment to exceptional member service, complementary strengths, and a branch network in attractive markets made this merger a great fit for us. I am most excited to advance our mission to enrich communities and help even more people get on a path to thrive and achieve financial peace of mind.” The merger results in CommunityAmerica becoming a federally chartered, top 40 credit union with $9 billion in assets and more than 600,000 members across multiple markets nationwide. CommunityAmerica will retain its brand name, and Ginter will continue to serve as CEO
CommunityAmerica Credit Union accelerates St. Louis expansion, merging with Electro Savings Credit Union.
The Kansas City Comets have announced a two-year extension with CommunityAmerica Credit Union as the team's title and jersey sponsor.
Under Ginter's leadership, CommunityAmerica has been honored with the Junior Achievement Centennial Award, recognized as Nonprofit Connect's Business Philanthropist of the Year and been named the No. 1 Best Place to Work by the Kansas City Business Journal.
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About CommunityAmerica Credit Union
Industries
Consumer Software
Financial Services
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
null
Founded
1940
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