Fellowship Credit Union was established in 1959 and has grown through strategic mergers with East Prowers Federal Credit Union (1986), St. Francis Credit Union (2006), Arkansas Valley Federal Credit Union (2017), and most recently Otero County Teachers Federal Credit Union (2024). The credit union operates across 32 Colorado counties including Alamosa, Archuleta, Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Conejos, Costilla, Crowley, Custer, Dolores, Elbert, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Huerfano, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Lake, Las Animas, Lincoln, Logan, Mineral, Ouray, Otero, Park, Phillips, Prowers, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma Counties.
Fellowship Credit Union offers a comprehensive range of deposit and lending products typical of full-service credit unions. 90% APR), mortgages, business loans, and agriculture loans. Members can also access online banking, ATM networks, and membership applications through their website.
The credit union distinguishes itself through the traditional credit union philosophy of "people helping people"—being member-owned and not-for-profit rather than shareholder-driven allows them to return value to members through rate claims to verify and lower fees. Additionally, Fellowship operates an Education Foundation that provides scholarships to graduating seniors and college students, demonstrating community commitment. The credit union is federally-insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), operates under NMLS ID# 854270, and complies with Fair Housing Law and Equal Opportunity Credit Act standards.
For consumers seeking traditional financial services in rural and semi-rural Colorado communities, Fellowship Credit Union provides established, stable access to credit union membership with modern online capabilities.