Horizons Heroes

At New Horizons Credit Union, we honor first responders every day of the year by offering a Horizons Heroes Account with perks listed below. During the recent COVID-19 Pandemic, we are especially thankful for all that first responders do for our community. You are our HERO!

Horizons Heroes Account
Active - first responders, military personnel, physicians, nurses, and current educators (teachers/professors) may qualify for a "Horizons Heroes" account. To qualify for the Horizons Heroes Account and perks, the primary member must have a valid work ID as proof of employment, as well as other legal ID for account opening requirements at the time of account opening, and have the following services with New Horizons Credit Union:
 
  • Savings Account
  • Checking Account 
  • Direct Deposit, or Automatic Payment, or e-Statements 
 
Horizons Heroes will receive: 
  • .25% APR discount on Consumer & Personal Loans**
  • .25% APY increase on our Certificate Account Rates***
  • Free 24/7 Online & Mobile Banking 
  • Free access to over 55,000 ATMs through Allpoint ATM Network 
  • Free 24/7 Voice 24 Telephone Account Access
  • Free Notary Services

New Horizons Credit Union participates in the annual National Veterans Saves (formerly National Military Saves) program to encourage our nation's veterans to "Make the Pledge to Save."  Anyone can make the pledge to save and learn more about the program at any time - not just during National Veterans Saves week. There is no cost to participate and have access to resources designed to help you save. This program encourages military members to take a pledge for better savings and budget habits. Visit Veterans Saves for more information.


*A First Responder is considered a person who arrives first at the scene of an accident or other emergency situation. Ex: Active Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedics, EMTs, Physicians, Nurses, Active Military Personnel, and current educators such as schoolteachers and professors. Retirees and Account Joint Owners from these occupations do not qualify. **APR = Annual Percentage Rate; All Loans subject to credit approval. Rates and terms are based on an evaluation of applicant's credit and may vary. Offer cannot go below NHCU floor rate or be applied to existing New Horizons loans. Promotional rates do not apply. Does not apply to Mortgage/HELOC Products or Credit Cards. *** APY = Annual Percentage Yield; Normal certificate requirements apply. Does not apply to existing certificates. Contact NHCU for details on the Horizons Heroes accounts. Proof of current employment is required as well as other legal ID for account opening processes at the time of account opening. Horizons Heroes perks may not apply to certain NHCU specials. Must be able to verify that direct deposit, automatic payments, or e-Statements with NHCU is active. Contact 251-316-3240 for more details.