Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union (DFDFCU) Recognized as the #1 Healthiest Credit Union in the U.S.!

Denver, CO — DepositAccounts.com (a subsidiary of Lending Tree) has awarded Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union (DFDFCU) with an A+ rating for the effective management of the following factors: Capitalization, Deposit Growth, and Loan-to-Reserve Ratios. This is the highest health grade given to financial institutions by DepositAccounts.com. Being ranked as #1 Healthiest Credit Union across the nation (2018 & 2020), is the result of the Volunteer Leadership Team working in partnership with DFDFCU Management and Team Members to ensure we continue to operate safely and soundly in the best interest of our membership.

This is not the first time that DFDFCU has been recognized. In 2018, DFDFCU was named #1 Healthiest Credit Union in the U.S. by DepositAccounts.com.

During these times of economic uncertainty, DFDFCU stands ready to serve our members and ensure we continue to provide the products and services that will aid in our member's financial success.

DepositAccounts.com evaluates the financial health of over 10,000 banks and credit unions in the United States once per quarter.

For a complete listing of the 2020 Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in the U.S., visit https://www.depositaccounts.com/banks/health.aspx .

About Denver Fire Department Federal Credit Union (DFDFCU)

DFDFCU is the ONLY financial institution in the State of Colorado that exclusively serves Colorado Firefighters and their immediate family members.

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