Special Offer for Member Company Employees and Contractors
Start banking with a credit union that has your best interests at heart.
Your dedicated AVP, Senior Market Development Manager
Arlen McDaniel
AVP, Senior Market Development Manager
(408) 582-4063
Email: Amcdaniel@techcu.com
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Arlen McDaniel has over 21 years of banking experience in member service, business development, lending, and management. She joined Tech CU in July of 2021 and currently serves as a liaison to our Member Companies throughout Northern California and Idaho. In her role, she actively engages the remote and in-person workforce to foster and cultivate financial well-being.
Arlen is passionate about serving the community through her involvement with organizations in California and Idaho. In sharing how we support our business partners, she discovers collaboration opportunities and develops long lasting relationships. Whether you are buying your first home, relocating to the US, purchasing a vehicle, or supporting your savings strategies she’s here to humanize your banking experience.
EARN $500 WHEN YOU OPEN A TECH CU CHECKING ACCOUNT AND COMPLETE REQUIRED ACTIVITIES*
Discover some of the many benefits:
- 0.125% Mortgage Rate Discount**
- No lender fee on First Mortgage purchase loans (ARM and fixed rate) – Value of $1,000***
- Up to 0.50% rate discount on auto loans****
- 0.25% rate bump for Certificates (minimum of 12 months)*****
- FREE checking (no minimum balance required)
- 85,000 fee-free ATMs — more than Chase, Wells Fargo and Bank of America combined (AllPoint and CO-OP networks)
- Prevent fraud and control spending on debit and credit cards with Card Manager
- Free Credit Score and Monitoring (including full credit report)
- Global Program: New-to-U.S. employees; establish your checking and savings accounts prior to arrival; apply for CreditStart Auto Loan and Credit Card. Click here to get started.
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*Available to employees and contractors of member companies. To qualify for $500, open a new Tech CU checking account by 06/30/2026 and, for six consecutive calendar months, (1) receive $1,500 or more in direct deposits (excluding bank-to-bank transfers) in any account and (2) post at least 5 debit card transactions. The first direct deposit and first five debit card transactions must be posted within the first two calendar months after account opening. For example, if your opening date was 7/5/25, you would need to have received direct deposits of at least $1,500 and posted 5 debit card transactions by 8/31/25. A $500 credit will post to the checking account and be available for withdrawal on the first of the month following the last month of all requirements being fulfilled. If the checking account is closed less than 6 months after account opening, or the required minimum transactions are not completed, the $500 account credit and any dividends will be forfeited. Must be 18 years or older. Offer valid only for individuals who open new checking accounts and are in good standing. Offer not available on Health Savings Accounts or Business Accounts. Rates and terms subject to change without notice.
**0.125% Mortgage Rate Discount applies to posted fixed rate, fixed term, 1st position mortgage products & must be owner occupied. Does not apply to investment property or commercial loans. A borrower must be employed by a Member Company when an application is submitted and at funding to qualify. Eligibility for 0.125% discount will be verified using income documentation provided for qualification (e.g. paystub). Rate discount will not be applied after loan has funded.
***Borrower(s) will pay third party fees such as appraisal, title, and escrow unless the loan terms state otherwise. Other terms and conditions may apply.
^Tech Car Shopper rate discount applies only to Tech CU auto financing when using Tech Car Shopper service; ask for details about current rates and available discounts on Tech CU auto loans. Tech Car Shopper is powered by Global Auto Solutions, an independent service provider licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and not affiliated with Technology Credit Union. California residents only.
All products require Tech CU membership. Loans require credit approval. Rates and terms subject to change without prior notice. Offers may not be combined with any other Tech CU offer, discount, or promotion.
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