Green Mountain Credit Union (GMCU) is a not-for-profit, member-owned credit union headquartered in Vermont, serving residents, employees, and members who live, work, or worship in Grand Isle, Franklin, Chittenden, Addison, Rutland, and Washington counties. The institution positions itself with the tagline "Mountains Above the Rest!" and emphasizes personal service and member relationships as core to its mission.
GMCU offers a comprehensive range of financial products including mortgages (fixed-rate home purchase and refinancing), auto and truck loans, recreational vehicle financing, personal loans, business loans, energy efficiency loans, credit cards, and savings vehicles (share savings, money market accounts, and share certificates). Their credit card carries a 12.00% fixed APR, while vehicle loans start as low as 5.39% APR for trucks and autos, and 5.89% APR for recreational vehicles. They also offer listed recreational loans for winter equipment and activities. Share certificates currently offer rates ranging from 3.45% APY (6-month term) to 2.47% APY (24-month term) as of September 2025.
GMCU distinguishes itself through emphasis on personal service, with staff willing to work with members on listed lending needs (the website explicitly invites members to call about equipment purchases not listed). They highlight 24/7 member support availability, online and mobile banking access, and a team-oriented approach with named loan officers available for consultations. Their membership eligibility is geographically defined and inclusive of anyone in their service counties regardless of employment status.
As a federally-insured credit union (NCUA), GMCU provides account protection up to $250,000 per member, backed by the U.S. government. Member testimonials emphasize responsiveness, friendliness, and smooth loan processes. However, the website provides limited detail on approval rates, underwriting criteria, or comparative rate information, and business loan specifics are vague beyond mentioning "lines of credit, equipment loans, construction loans and real estate mortgages."