We are excited to announce that Vocality Community Credit Union has official merged into Community First Credit Union as of April 1, 2025. We are now preparing for Systems Conversion, which will take place on the weekend of May 30 – June 1.
Read below to learn about what will happen with your old VCCU Account # and your new CFCU Account # that goes into effect on June 1, 2025.
Your current VCCU account number will continue to work beyond June 1 for the following:
Examples:
(The key is that it originates from the OTHER online banking system. Not VCCU.)
Beginning June 1, 2025, all of the following that are newly established must use the two important numbers below:
All of these must use these numbers:
If you’re a Digital Banking user, you can find your new ACH (MICR) Account Number, Routing Number and other information inside CFCU Digital Banking:
For Desktop
There is also a convenient table of your account numbers on the Dashboard called, 'Direct Deposit Information'
For Mobile:
You can also find this information under the 'Accounts' tab.
Read below to learn about what is happening with VCCU Online Banking as it transitions to CFCU Digital Banking. There are important dates and service interruptions you need to be aware of.
As a convenience, access to VCCU online banking will remain available for a limited time but as READ-ONLY. This will allow you continued access to view banking statements and transaction history. We encourage you to download them for future reference. Please note that most features will not be inactive, and your balances and transactions will not be current. Beginning June 2, register for new CFCU Digital Banking to restore your full digital banking capabilities.
May 16: This is the last day that a new automatic payment can be setup within VCCU online banking. After this date, you will need to wait to establish new automatic payments within CFCU Digital Banking on June 2.
May 31: This is the last day an external transfer setup in VCCU Online Banking will process. If you set up a transfer in VCCU Online Banking that brings money from another financial institution to VCCU, it will NOT process on or after June 1, 2025.
To continue these transfers, you will need to re-establish them in CFCU Digital Banking starting June 2, 2025.
Example:
You scheduled an automatic auto loan payment in VCCU Online Banking that takes money from your Chase checking account to make your VCCU loan payment.
(The key is that it originates from VCCU online banking.)
If you set up an external transfer or Bill Pay service through another financial institution’s online banking system to send money to your VCCU account, this will continue without interruption.
Examples:
(The key is that it originates from the OTHER online banking system. Not VCCU.)
May 30: This is the last day an internal VCCU-to-VCCU transfer setup in VCCU will process. These transfers move money from your VCCU checking or savings account to your VCCU loan or to another VCCU account. No worries! These will continue without interruption and will appear within CFCU Digital Banking on June 2.
Examples:
May 16: This is the last day a new bill payment can be set-up within VCCU Online Banking. After this date, you will need to wait to establish new bill payments within CFCU Digital Banking on June 2.
May 27: This is the last day an existing, already-scheduled bill payment will process. You will not be able to view any online Bill Pay information after this date. You will need to re-establish your online bill payments within CFCU Digital Banking on June 2.
As a convenience, you will have continued access to view banking statements within VCCU online banking for a limited time. We encourage you to download them for future reference. Your May statement will be mailed to you and will also be available within CFCU Digital Banking in early June.
May 27: This is the last day a check can be deposited using the VCCU mobile banking app. After this date, you will need to wait to do further mobile check deposits until CFCU Digital Banking is available on June 2.
Read below to learn about what is happening with your VCCU cards and checks.
Checks: Your existing VCCU checks will continue to work as usual. When you reorder new checks, they will reflect your new CFCU account information.
You can continue using your VCCU debit and credit cards—no new cards are required.
Your card numbers, terms, and interest rates will stay the same.
Debit Cards: Until May 30, manage your VCCU debit card through VCCU Online Banking. Starting June 2, debit cards will be managed in CFCU Digital Banking, with new features like card locking, reporting a lost/stolen card, and ordering a replacement.
Credit Cards: More info coming soon!
More info coming soon!
Read below to learn about what will happen to your VCCU loan (e.g. auto loan, personal loan) when it transfers to CFCU.
To apply for a new loan,select the type of loan your interested in using the Loans area on our website navigation.
May 31 is the last day the VCCU call center will be in service. You can begin contacting CFCU directly for all member service on June 2!
Please ensure we have your most current contact information including mailing address, email, and phone number. We will be sending you important information over the next few months.
Also, some systems will require you to receive validation through these channels. For example, to ensure a smooth transition to CFCU’s enhanced Digital Banking platform, it’s important that we have your current e-mail address on file. You can update your contact information at any time within VCCU online banking, with our member service call center team, or at your local VCCU branch.
Plan ahead for conversion weekend closures and disruptions noted on this page.
Download prior statements, bill payees and your May 2025 account history in VCCU Online Banking.
Yes. VCCU online banking will be changing to CFCU Digital Banking on June 2.
You will set up a new username and password when you register for CFCU Digital Banking. If your existing username is not already in use by another member and meets our specifications, it is possible you may use the same one.
No. You will need to set up your payees in the new CFCU Bill Pay when it becomes available on June 2. Be sure to take note of your payee account numbers, and payment details beforehand.
Please see the 'Digital Banking' section above.
You will need your new CFCU account #, SSN, and the email and phone # we have on file for you. Be sure your email and phone # are current before you register for CFCU Digital Banking.
No. Any nicknames you have on your current VCCU accounts will have to be reestablished in CFCU Digital Banking. You can add a nickname to any account you like.
Not immediately. But you can still access a read-only version of VCCU online banking to access historical statements until June 30. To login to VCCU online banking, visit the login area on the homepage of the CFCU website.
Please see, 'How to Find Your Account # Details in CFCU Digital Banking beginning June 2:' above.
As of June 1, our Contact Center hours will be extended to 8:30a - 7p, Mon - Fri and 9a - 4p, Sat.
This branch will operate as it always has. Only the name will be changed to CFCU.
This branch will operate as it always has. Only the name will be changed to CFCU.
This branch will be relocating to 530 E. Perkins St. in Ukiah, with a few exceptions. The 2 CFCU ATMs will remain and will be available for use. Safety Deposit Boxes will also remain and can be accessed by appointment only.
The State St branch last day of official business will be Friday, May 30. Beginning Monday, June 2 please visit the new CFCU branch on Perkins St.!
Both branches have hours of 9a - 5p, Mon - Fri. Closed on Sat and Sun.
Yes! The ATMs will remain operational.
All safety deposit boxes will remain at the State St branch and can be accessed by appointment only. Appointments can be made at the new Ukiah Perkins St branch or by calling 707-546-6000, Option 0.
No! As part of Vocality’s merger with Community First Credit Union, just the servicing of your mortgage is transitioning to Community First’s servicing partner, called Cenlar. They will be handling the day-to-day management of your loan, such as payment processing and customer service. Rest assured, the ownership and terms of your mortgage remain unchanged.
Cenlar is a leading, nationwide mortgage loan servicing company. Community First Credit Union has contracted Cenlar to manage the servicing of our first mortgage loans, including payment processing, escrow management, and customer support.
While Community First originates and funds mortgage loans, we partner with Cenlar to handle the day-to-day servicing. Mortgage servicing is highly regulated and operationally complex—it requires specialized systems, compliance expertise, and dedicated infrastructure. By working with Cenlar, we ensure that your loan is managed accurately, securely, and in full alignment with federal requirements.
We are required to mail you a Notice of Servicing Transfer within 15 business days of your transfer date, which is scheduled for June 1. This notice simply informs you of the change in servicer from Vocality to Community First / Cenlar. In addition, Cenlar will send you a Welcome Letter with more information about your mortgage loan transfer.
Yes. We have a dedicated team ready to help. You can contact us by:
- Email: loanservicing@comfirstcu.org
- Phone: 707.546.6000. Ext 8130
- In-branch: Branch staff may not have details on your loan, but can connect you with our support team.
Yes, but not immediately on June 1. There will be a short delay (up to one week) as Cenlar transfers your loan to their system. They will also have limited access to your loan details by phone during this time. Once your loan transitions, it will become viewable online.
After this transition week, log in to CFCU Digital Banking to view your mortgage loan in the Cenlar Mortgage area. Register for CFCU Digital Banking at the CFCU website at comfirstcu.org or just download the CFCU mobile app.
Rest assured, your loan is protected during this transition:
-For 60 days following the transfer, no late fees will be charged on payments made to either servicer.
-Payments made during this period will not be reported as late to credit bureaus.
No. Community First branches cannot accept mortgage loan payments. Please use online, phone, or mail options.
No. Starting June 1, only the full, contractual monthly mortgage payment will be accepted.
They will be discontinued. After the transition week, you’ll need to reestablish your auto payment with Cenlar using CFCU Digital Banking.
You will make your payments directly to Cenlar online, by phone, or by mail.
After the transition week, you can set up autopay within CFCU Digital Banking in the Cenlar Mortgage area.
Your escrow account will transfer to Cenlar automatically. No action is required.
Yes. You will need to update your insurance policy with your insurance company. Ensure that your insurance agent has updated the ”mortgagee” clause to:
Community First Credit Union, its Successors and/orAssigns
c/o Central Loan Administration & Reporting
P.O. Box 202028
Florence, SC 29502
Yes. You will need to provide Cenlar a copy of your updated homeowner’s policy. After your loan is viewable in CFCU Digital Banking, you can notify Cenlar by:
Please notify Cenlar of any insurance changes at least 45 days before your current policy renewal date using the same contact information above.
If switching insurance providers before your current policy expires, please obtain a refund from the prior insurer and deposit it back into your escrow account to avoid a shortage. You can send refunds and copies of the new policy to the same contact information above. (Be sure to include your loan number on all documents.)
Yes. You will initially receive monthly mortgage statements from Cenlar via mail. After the transition week, you can opt into e-statements by accessing your mortgage account through CFCU Digital Banking.
After the transition week, you can view your mortgage loan statements by logging into CFCU Digital Banking.
Community First is here to support you during this transition. You can reach us at:
Yes. During this transitional period, your loan is protected under federal mortgage servicing rules:
This protection is in place to ensure a smooth and penalty-free transition of your loan to Cenlar.
If you areexperiencing financial hardship or anticipate difficulty making your mortgagepayments, Cenlar has a dedicated team of mortgage professionals who can assistyou with available solutions. Please contact their Loss Mitigation Team:
No. Your loan terms, including interest rate, term, payment amount and due date will remain the same.
CFCU offers different ways to make a loan payment. Please visit our website: comfirstcu.org/make-a-payment to learn more about the different options. To mail your loan payment:
Community First Credit Union
PO BOX 6004
Santa Rosa CA 95406"
No. If your loan is set up for an automatic payment from your Vocality savings or checking account, the transfer will continue to occur as scheduled. No action is needed on your part.
Your loan may be eligible for our Skip-A_Pay service. Skip-A-Pays requests can be completed inside CFCU Digital Banking or at a branch.
We are required to mail you a Notice of Servicing Transfer within 15 business days of your transfer date, which is scheduled for June 1. This notice simply informs you of the change in servicer from Vocality to Community First / Cenlar. In addition, Cenlar will send you a Welcome Letter with more information about your mortgage loan transfer.
Your new lienholder should be listed as: Community First Credit Union: PO BOX 6004, Santa Rosa CA 95406. To verify if we have your proof of insurance, please call 866-225-0939. You can also upload your insurance information to https://comfirstcu.imcovered.com/
You may contact us to see if your loan is eligible for a due date change.
Yes. Community First Credit Union reports to all three major Credit Bureaus (Equifax, Experian and Transunion).
No. The reporting of your loan will continue as usual; this will not affect your credit score.
Debt protection or debt cancellation is an optional product that protects your loan from an unexpected life event such as involuntary unemployment, disability or loss of life. There are several levels of protection that are offered for all Consumer Loan Products. Please email us at: consumerloangroup@comfirstcu.org or call 707-546-6000 to find out more about this program.
You can add debt protection coverage any time during the life of your loan.
GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) is an optional product the covers the difference between what you owe on your vehicle loan and the car’s actual cash value (ACV) if your vehicle is totaled or stolen. Please email us at: consumerloangroup@comfirstcu.org or call 707-546-6000 to find out more about this program.
You can purchase Gap coverage any time during the life of your loan.
HAL is our Consumer Lending AI Assistant that will communicate with you through your loan application process.
CFCU does not lend for business purposes at this time.
Yes, you can refinance your loans with us. Visit: www.comfirstcu.org to apply for a loan refinance.
You do not need to get pre-approved before you visit a dealership. Just let the Finance Manager and Salesperson know you want your loan to go to CFCU. They will submit your application directly to us.
If switching insurance providers before your current policy expires, please obtain a refund from the prior insurer and deposit it back into your escrow account to avoid a shortage. You can send refunds and copies of the new policy to the same contact information above. (Be sure to include your loan number on all documents.)
No. Your VCCU debit card will continue to work as usual. You do not need a new card.
Your debit card can be managed inside VCCU online banking as normal until May 30th. On June 1, you can register for CFCU Digital Banking. Your debit card will be managed there moving forward and will include many new features you’ll love, including locking your card, reporting it lost / stolen and ordering a replacement.
No. Your VCCU credit card will continue to work as usual. You do not need a new card.
No. All of the terms of your credit card including your interest rate will remain the same.
Your VCCU credit card can be managed inside VCCU online banking in the 'My Credit Card' area until June 9. This includes checking your balance, viewing transactions and statements and making a payment. On June 10, these will transfer to CFCU Digital Banking and your credit card will be managed inside the 'Credit Card Management' area moving forward.
You can make a payment to your VCCU credit card inside VCCU online banking in the 'My Credit Card' area until June 9. You can also via send a check by mail, or call 866-591-2799. On June 10, payments will transfer to CFCU Digital Banking inside the 'Credit Card Management' area moving forward.
Any direct deposits you already have set up (e.g. your paycheck) will continue to process normally. No action is needed on your part. We will direct your deposits to your new CFCU account. However, we do encourage you to update your direct deposit information with your new CFCU account information, so your payors (e.g. your employer) have the most up to date information for sending your deposits.
Yes. Your VCCU checks (both outstanding and future checks you write) will continue to work as they do today. When you reorder new checks, they will reflect your new CFCU account information.
No. Your VCCU debit and credit cards will continue to work as usual. You do not need a new card.
Your VCCU Checking account will change to CFCU Checking. To see the new interest rates for this account, please see the rates page here.
CFCU deposit accounts (other than Second Chance accounts) include our Standard Overdraft Coverage. We also offer (2) types of optional overdraft protection plans. We offer Overdraft Transfer, which is an optional FREE Service and we offer Courtesy Pay, which is an optional Fee Based Service. You can learn more about our overdraft protection options here: https://www.comfirstcu.org/accounts/checking/overdraft-protection
Your VCCU credit card can be managed inside VCCU online banking in the 'My Credit Card' area until June 9. This includes checking your balance, viewing transactions and statements and making a payment. On June 10, these will transfer to CFCU Digital Banking and your credit card will be managed inside the 'Credit Card Management' area moving forward.
Your VCCU Savings account will change to CFCU Prime Share Savings. To see the new interest rates for this account, please see the rates page here.
Your VCCU HSA account will change to CFCU HSA. To see the new interest rates for this account, please see the rates page here.
Your VCCU Money Market account will change to CFCU Money Market. To see the new interest rates for this account, please see the rates page here.
Your VCCU CDs will change to CFCU Share Certificates at the same term and rate you have now. Just like today, when it matures it will automatically roll over into a new CD at the same term at the applicable rate , unless you take action to select a new CD term or withdraw the funds.
Yes. Beginning June 2, these fees will now apply: New Fee Schedule
Yes. They it will go into effect on June 1, 2025. It will look similar to your current VCCU account number with a prefix added.
In May, you will be mailed your new CFCU account number. It will go into effect on June 1, 2025.
You will be receiving your new account # in May via the mail. If you do not receive it or have misplaced it, you can contact us via phone or by visiting a local branch.
Any direct deposits you already have set up (e.g. your paycheck) will continue to process normally. No action is needed on your part. We will direct your deposits to your new CFCU account. However, we do encourage you to update your direct deposit information with your new CFCU account information, so your payors (e.g. your employer) have the most up to date information for sending your deposits.
Not for any existing automatic payments. These are automatic payments you already have set up through a 3rd party institution or company (not setup through VCCU online banking) that pull funds from your Vocality account. Examples would be automatic utilities or car payments that you set up on those companies’ websites. These are commonly called “ACH transactions” and they will continue without interruption.
"Beginning June 1, 2025, you will need these two important numbers:
1.Your New CFCU ACH Account Number
This unique number for your Savings or Checking Account will be available to you in June once your account has transitioned to CFCU. Starting June 2nd, you can also find this information in CFCU Digital Banking, by visiting a branch, or by calling our Contact Center.
2.New CFCU Routing Number: 321177599
These new numbers must be used for any of the following that are newly established:
• New Direct Deposits, Automatic Payments, and Wire Transfers
• New Check Orders
• New Wires: Please see updated Wiring Instructions on our website at: comfirstcu.org/wire-instructions"
The CFCU Routing Number is 321177599. The routing number appears in the footer of the CFCU website and in the footer of Digital Banking.
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