Banking opinions, anyone?

[DubaiSis]

Mevara, Schools First is the one I had decided on, but they apparently really do stick with their membership criteria, so we can't go there. The bank that was recommended to us was Union Bank, but I don't like that their parent company is Japanese. Then I came across One West Bank which sounded good, but they were part of the whole bank disaster and I don't know if they've just slapped lipstick on a pig. I won't bank of BofA because I used to do their travel and they're huge money wasters. I guess I'll see what other credit unions are in the area, unless anyone has any input on One West or Union. The gal who recommended Union is very nice, but she's a gazillionaire and I don't think her banking experience is exactly the same as mine - ie. she's probably never paid a bank fee in her life.

eta/oh and Anchor, we have been here 4 weeks today! We've been in our apartment for about 2 1/2 weeks, and our shipment should arrive in the next couple weeks.

[Socalparent]

Try Nuvision FCU. They started out as a CU for the aerospace industry (which I'm not part of). They have a list of Selected Employer Groups, again none I'm employed with, but I was easily able to become a member. We have a few accounts with them and signed my daughter up for her own savings/checking.

Here's a link to their branches to see if one fits your location.

https://nuvisionfederal.com/branches-atms/

[Mevara]

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

Mevara, Schools First is the one I had decided on, but they apparently really do stick with their membership criteria, so we can't go there.

Hmmm that's odd because neither me or my husband fit into their membership criteria but we both got accounts.