Awards

When you do things right, people notice.

Forbes, Newsweek, S&P Global...turns out we’re not the only ones who think LMCU does banking differently.

It’s nice. It’s also evidence.

None of this came from a campaign built around winning awards. It came from showing up the same way, every day, for members who needed a better rate or a faster answer. The recognition just followed.

The numbers behind the hoopla

#1 Top Returns to Members
#1 In Lending, High-Yield Accounts & More
11+yrs Best & Brightest Workplace

People like how we do things.

From rates to workplace culture, here’s who’s said so.

Newsweek
Callahan & Associates
Forbes
Bankrate
Crain’s Business Grand Rapids
US News
Bauer Financial

Top In-State Credit Union

Named one of America’s best in-state credit unions, Forbes, June 2026

Top High-Yield Checking

Top high-yield checking accounts, per Bankrate, March 2026

Best Regional Bank or CU

Best regional banks & credit unions, Newsweek, Jan. 2026

5-Star Financial Rating

5-star financial stability rating, Bauer Financial, Jan. 2025

4.95 Stars for Service

LMCU holds a 4.95-star rating on Zillow as of January 2026

Top-Performing CU, Nation

Best-performing credit unions nationwide, S&P Global, March 2025

Among the Largest US CUs

One of the largest credit unions in the US, NerdWallet, Sept. 2025

We love that so many think we're doing things right.

But what really matters is what you think. Stop by a branch or schedule a visit. We'd love to meet you.

Free & No-Fee Options

No monthly fees on most accounts1. Free checking that's genuinely free.

Earn More Interest

From high-yield checking to tiered savings, your balance works a lot harder here.

Digital Tools

Mobile deposits, balance alerts, full account management — 24/7, right from your phone2.

Branches & ATMs

Dozens of branches in Michigan and Florida, plus 55,000+ surcharge-free Allpoint ATMs. 
 

Fraud Protection

Our security team watches your accounts around the clock, so you don't have to.

Community

Every LMCU membership supports the communities we call home in Michigan and Florida.

Disclosures

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