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UMassFive Newsletter V3 2026

News & Information


from your Credit Union

Welcome to Our New East Longmeadow Branch

The wait is over: Our newest UMassFive branch is officially open!

East Longmeadow Branch Exterior

Letter from Lauren: Looking Ahead, Together

A letter from our President & CEO, Lauren Duffy.

Lauren Duffy, President & CEO

Amherst and Northampton Gift Card Sponsorships

UMassFive is proud to announce that we are doubling down on supporting local businesses as the official gift card sponsor of both the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Chamber of Commerce!

Proud to support the Amherst and Northampton Chambers of Commerce

Credit Unions Rock! Sticker Contest

With the opening of our new East Longmeadow branch, we are relaunching our Credit Unions Rock! sticker contest.

Laptop with Stickers

Third Annual Small Business Spotlight Contest

This football season, we’re once again teaming up with UMass Athletics to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the local businesses that help our community thrive.

Amherst Cinema

Ask a Money Guide

Are there any ways to make my heating costs more manageable this winter?

money guide compass

Retiring Confidently Financial Forum

Join Wealth Advisors, Aimee Marden and Sam Einzig, along with moderator Jonathan Stroup, for an interactive forum on how to Retire Confidently, happening on Wednesday, September 23, from 6–7 p.m.

Retire Confidently

Season of Giving

Each fall, UMassFive brings employees and members together to make a meaningful difference throughout Western Massachusetts.

UMassFive Coat Drive 2025

*APR is annual percentage rate. The rates and payments disclosed are based on a minimum credit score of 660. To receive approval for this offer, applicants must satisfy any applicable criteria bearing on their creditworthiness, including income, employment, and any other information provided on their application. The maximum loan amount is $10,000. A minimum approval of $500 required. Offer does not apply to the refinancing or paying off of any other UMassFive loan. Because this is a promotional rate, Co-op Points are not available to lower rate. Payment example: The monthly payment for a 7.74%, 12-month term loan is $87.14 per $1,000 borrowed.