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Commercial Lending to Preserve History


Take a sneak peek at how Freedom First's financing of the redevelopment of Fire Station #1 in Downtown Roanoke City is preserving a piece of our region's rich history.
Established in 1956, we have a mission of Helping People Prosper — Helping Communities Thrive. Learn more about what it means to Bank for Good.
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July 13, 2021
Freedom First Welcomes Shatenita Horton as Senior Vice President Retail Banking. Read on...
June 19, 2021
Freedom First Recognizes Juneteenth National Independence Day. Read on...
June 18, 2021
Freedom First Awarded $1.8M from US Treasury's CDFI Rapid Response Program. Read on...
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Who Are We?
Freedom First is a not-for-profit credit union with assets of over $750M located in the Roanoke & New River Valleys. Our mission is Helping People Prosper - Helping Communities Thrive. The 2018-19 Impact Report tells our story.

When you bank with Freedom First, we reinvest profits directly back into your community. Plus, your deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the NCUA and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States, just like a bank.
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