Community Heroes Month
Help us celebrate our local heroes and show appreciation for their everyday efforts!
NOMINATE A HERO CONTEST: May 1 – 31, 2025
Nominate a local hero to be recognized.
Do you know a hero who's making—or has made—a positive impact in our community? Tell us thier story. CCU Florida will select four extraordinary heroes.
Four selected heroes will receive:
- $100 VISA® Gift Card
- $100 donation to the charity of choice
- Custom Community Hero 42oz Yeti Tumbler® + CCU Florida Swag
Winners will be notified and a time will be set up for them to receive their winnings.
All submitted stories will be reviewed by a panel of CCU Florida staff and four stories will be selected as the winners. Winners, as well as the nominators, will be notified upon decision, no later than June 13, 2025.
What is a CCU Florida Hero?
- First Responders: Police, Sheriff, EMT, Firefighters, Forestry
- Education Staff: Teachers, administrators, and school employees
- Medical Workers: Licensed or certified care professionals
- Military: Active, Reserve, and Retired service members
- Nonprofit Workers: Staff of registered nonprofit organizations
Account & Loan Specials
Community Hero Mortgage Loan
Finance a Community Hero Mortgage loan during the month of May and get a free $100 Lowe's Gift Card. This special loan for community heroes feature:
- No down payment (up to 100% financing)**
- Option to finance closing costs
- No PMI required (Private Mortgage Insurance)
- Fixed 30-year rate
- No prepayment penalty
Checking & Savings Account: Earn up to $500 in Bonuses*
Available through December 31, 2025
Earn a $300 Bonus* for New Checking Accounts
- Open a new CCU Florida checking account, which is subject to approval;
- Establish a monthly direct deposit of $1,500 or more into your account within 60 days of account opening and continue the monthly direct deposit of $1,500 or more into your account for 90 days.*
- Incentive payout will be posted by the 5th of the month, following the 90 days after meeting the above requirements.
Checking offer is not available to exisiting CCU Florida checking account holders or those who have closed their account within the past 24 months.
Earn a $200 Bonus* for New Savings Accounts
- Open a new CCU Florida checking and savings account, which is subject to approval;
- Deposit a total of $15,000 or more into the new CCU Florida savings within 30 days of account opening and maintain an average monthly balance of $15,000 for 90 days.
- Incentive payout will be posted by the 5th of the month, following the 90 days after meeting the above requirements.
Savings offer is not available to existing CCU Florida savings account holders and requires a new checking account be established to receive the savings bonus.
Auto Loan Discount & Cash Back
Purchase of refinance an auto loan during the month of May and get .75% off your best rate!¹ Plus,
- Get $200 cash back.²
- Make no payments for up to 120 days.³
- Flexible payment schedules.
- Fast, local decisions.
How to Open a CCU Florida Account
- Visit any branch location
- Apply online
- Call us at 321.690.2328
- Use Promo Code: MK-$300Checking
*The promotional code MK-$300Checking must be mentioned at time of account opening or entered as a promo code in the online application when applying online. To receive the checking bonus, direct deposit needs to be an electronic deposit of a paycheck, pension, or government benefits (such as Social Security) from your employer or the government. Incentive payout will be posted by the 5th of the month, following the 90 days after meeting the above requirements. Checking offer is not available to existing CCU Florida checking account holders or those who have closed an account within the past 24 months. Savings offer is not available to existing CCU Florida savings account holders and requires a new checking account be established to receive the savings bonus. Bonus payout will be posted by the 5th of the month, following the 90 days after meeting the above requirements. This is a limited time offer. **Borrower pays any prepaid costs that may apply to the particular loan such as taxes and insurance premiums. Subject to receipt and satisfactory review of approved appraisal. ¹Loan rates are based on credit history, loan terms and borrower qualifications. Contact CCU Florida to determine your rate. The discounted rate will be applied to auto loans closed in May, 2025 for qualified community heroes. ²Minimum loan balance of $10,000 to receive cash. For purchase loans, cash is available only for financing initiated directly with CCU Florida. Not available for financing obtained at a dealership. Cash bonus will be deposited to the Savings Account associated with the loan account on the 5th business day of the month following the loan closing. Existing CCU Florida loans are not eligible. Limited time offer. ³Payment deferrals are optional. Interest accrues from the date of the loan contract and will continue to accumulate daily. YETI® is a registered trademark of YETI Coolers, LLC. Lowe’s® is a registered trademark of LF, LLC. CCU Florida is not affiliated with YETI or Lowe’s.
