About Casco FCU

OUR STORY

Casco Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution that is proud to be member-owned and locally operated since 1954. With 70 years of service in Southern Maine, we've helped tens of thousands of our neighbors build the lives they want and deserve.

• Organized as The Maine League FCU on March 11, 1954

• Became Maine Central Federal Credit Union in 1968

• Merged with University of Maine Portland-Gorham FCU in 1975 and became Maine Educational FCU

• Gorham became the credit union’s permanent home in 1977 and the name was changed to Maine Educational-Gorham Community FCU

• In 1982 the name was shortened to Gorham Regional FCU

• In 1992 after opening in Gorham, Casco FCU moved to the facility it occupies today

• In 2002, the community charter expanded to include Cumberland County

• In April 2003 the credit union changed its name to Casco Federal Credit Union

• In 2016, the community charter expanded to include York County

From opening your first Checking Account, to financing your first home, to investing in your local business, Casco FCU is always there to guide you to financial success. At Casco FCU, banking small doesn't mean having to compromise on convenience or services. We offer user-friendly banking technology, Rewards Checking Accounts, and low-rate loans just like the big banks but with the friendly, personalized touch of your hometown credit union.

OUR MISSION

Casco Federal Credit Union strives to be a trusted financial partner within our community by enhancing the well-being of our members and employees.

OUR CORE VALUES

RESPECT: We embrace diversity and recognize the value of each person without judgement.

• Foster a professional, welcoming and confidential atmosphere.

• Listen actively and respond thoughtfully.

• Treat others as we would want to be treated.

TRUST: We are honest, transparent and ethical, and maintain a culture of trust and accountability.

• Model behavior that is consistently honest and ethical.

• Acknowledge mistakes as opportunities to learn and grow.

• Keep members’ interests top priority.

COLLABORATION: We take responsibility for our actions, follow through on our commitments to others, and approach challenges with optimism.

• Promote an accountable, fair, supportive and consistent environment.

• Take responsibility for our actions and our collective outcomes.

• Look beyond our individual roles to do what is necessary to get the job done successfully.

EMPATHY: We focus on each member’s unique needs by actively listening and validating concerns, and partner with the members we serve to develop a shared plan.

• Act with compassion and kindness.

• Communicate effectively with members.

• Treat everyone with courtesy and respect.

OUR COMMITMENT TO ENDING HUNGER

In 2022, Casco Federal Credit Union helped contribute $1,000.434.19 to combat hunger in our Maine Credit Unions’ Campaign for Ending Hunger.