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The National Council of Firefighter Credit Unions Inc. (NCOFCU) is your credit union’s partner in boosting revenue and reducing overhead. 

By harnessing our collective buying power, we are able to bring you, through your membership, the business-critical services, and products vital to your credit union.



Check all out all your member discounts here, AffirmX, AutoLink, MyBoadPacket, Credit Union Digital University, IWS and VinigSparks.




AffirmXYour NCOFCU membership entitles you to one (1) license of “MyRiskInbox.com”. This is a $240 dollar value provided to you with your membership in NCOFCU. Your membership also entitles you to their NCOFCU member discounted pricing on all their compliance services. For more about their products and services 
To schedule a demo contact;
Heather Riley Client Service/Project Coordinator
o: 888.972.3624, ext. 7014 e: heather.riley@affirmx.com


Your credit union has the best rates on loans and products, but only 15.74% of the national auto market share went to credit unions in 2014 — down 7.2% from 2013.
The online shopping paradigm shift is changing the way your members buy vehicles and get auto loans. Auto Link™ is a complete member marketing package for your credit union that will increase auto loan revenue by engaging your members in the new digital world. For more information contact: Ed Bourgeois    ebourg@myEZCarCare.com       504-273-0337


Discounted for NCOFCU Members:
25% off MyBoardPacket.com fees (25% off standard fees) Additional Discounts for small asset size member credit unions.
To receive discount, please use the on-line form and mention you were referred by "NCOFCU Member Discount



Credit Union Digital University (CUDU)

20% off already NCOFCU discounted prices on their CUDigitalIU Basic, Plus & Pro
For over 15 years, Credit Unions have protected their organizations, ensured accountability, prepared for audits and examinations, as well as supported the professional growth of their employees and directors with Credit Union Digital University’s smart approach to training. For more information contact our representative: Tony Roberts 888.201.4394**7517 troberts@oncourseelearning.com



IWS & Credit Unions (2015 Conference Sponsor)   
IWS is committed to offering our credit union members vehicle protection programs such as Vehicle Service Agreements (VSA), Mechanical Breakdown Insurance (MBI) and GAP. This commitment has driven them to become the most innovative, progressive and respected company in the credit union industry. IWS has agreed to provide NCOFCU with a small royalty for each protection purchased to assist us in reaching our vision. For more about their products and services visit www.iwsgroup.com and contact our representative Michael Leon 847.894.6436 mleon@iwsgroup.com



ViningSparks 

Vining Sparks specializes in assisting Credit Unions with Asset Liability management, CD and government bond investments and structure, as well as loan participation's across the country. They are also one of the world’s top 20 underwriters of newly issued debt by agencies of the U.S. Government They have agreed to provide NCOFCU with a small royalty for each investment purchased to assist us in reaching our vision. Vining Sparks is a member of FINRA/SIPC. For more about their products and services for credit unions contact our representative, Lee Chandler 800-786-1245 LChandler@ViningSparks.com

NOTE: NCOFCU has worked hard in providing these products and services and we want to know how they work for you. Should you have any questions or comments or suggestions for new services, please contact Grant Sheehan CEO at ceo@ncofcu.org or call 305-951-3306







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