1st Ed Credit Union

09/02/2026

1st Ed is proud to be part of Hanover year-round, but there's something magical about the Christmas spirit. Turns out Hallmark agrees! Check out the linked post to learn about how to vote for Hanover as Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town of 2026 🎄

08/28/2026

Wait, what year is it? If you visit 1st Ed today, you might get a few different answers! Our team celebrated Decades Day with their favorite throwback threads from the 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond.

08/28/2026

Big news: 1st Ed's financial education programs just got a major upgrade! We are well equipped for this year's Reality Fairs with new supplies generously provided through a Vizo Financial Empowerment Grant. We'd like to thank the CrossState Credit Union Association Foundation for helping us to provide financial education to local students, we can't wait to put these supplies to use!

08/26/2026

Join us in wishing a happy work anniversary to Amanda and Aimee! Amanda, our Lending Manager, has been part of the 1st Ed team for 16 years, and Aimee celebrated her milestone 5 year anniversary as a Member Services Representative.
We'd also like to give Heather a shoutout for her participation in Leadership Franklin County!
We're thankful to have such great staff at 1st Ed; be sure to congratulate them next time you visit!

08/21/2026

Think you can't afford that home project, tuition for your degree, or big purchase you've been eyeing? Think again! Make 1st Ed your 1st stop for an affordable HELOC that fits your needs, whatever your goals may be. For great rates, flexible uses, and simple repayment visit https://www.1edcu.org/loans/home-equity-loans-lines/

08/20/2026

Have you entered our Dog Days of Summer giveaway yet? Comment a photo of your pet below for a chance to win, plus we'll be donating for every comment we receive! Check out more details and leave your comment on the post below 👇

It’s that time of year again: The Dog Days of Summer are here! Our fuzzy friends and scaly sidekicks play a huge role in our lives (check out some photos from the 1st Ed team below!) and we want to beat the heat with an opportunity to help animals in need. Share a photo of your pet in the comments to be entered to win a prize, plus for the first 100 comments we’ll be donating to local shelters- let’s work together to help animals in need!
We’re also collecting donations in each of our branch lobbies for local shelters (Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter - CVAS in Chambersburg and Greencastle, and the Adams County SPCA in Hanover); visit us for a list of suggested donations and to drop off contributions. Enjoy the rest of the season and give your animal friends a pat from us!🐾

08/20/2026

Educators, have you entered our back-to-school giveaway yet? Visit one of our branches this month to enter to win a 1st Ed backpack stuffed full of classroom necessities and back-to-school supplies!
Plus, be sure to check out how you can save more this back-to-school season with 1st Ed at https://www.1edcu.org/back-to-school/

08/19/2026

Back-to-school season is here, and 1st Ed has had the opportunity to welcome our local educators back after a well-deserved summer break! You might've seen us at Gettysburg Area School District, Spring Grove Area School District, Chambersburg Area School District at CAMS South, or at Waynesboro Area Senior High School welcoming staff from Greencastle, Tuscarora, and more! Shoutout to our friends at Hickory Ridge Restaurant Chambersburg, Kampstra Wealth Management, Koons Insurance & Financial Services, and Patriot Federal Credit Union for sponsoring Chambersburg's event with us. Welcome back, we hope you have a successful and safe 2026-27 school year!

08/18/2026

Have you read our most recent blog post? If you're considering whether now is a good time to buy a car we're here to help you break down every step of the process. With our rates (now as low as 4.79% APR!*) there's never been a better time to see what options might work for you! Check it out at

Wondering if now is the right time to buy a car? Before you shop, learn when a car loan makes sense, how to budget wisely, and what red flags to avoid.