Pennsylvania CUs Form Real Estate Brokerage CUSO

May 23, 2005, 1:00 a.m. EDT 1 Min Read

A dozen Pennsylvania credit unions have formed a consortium with the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association to create a real estate brokerage service. CU Realty provides a Web-based Multiple Listing Service (MLS) search tool. Members will receive a rebate for using a CU Realty Pennsylvania-certified Realtor, according to the PCUA. Participating CUs include American Heritage FCU, Philadelphia; Diamond Credit Union, Pottstown; Franklin Mint FCU, Broomall; Freedom Credit Union, Philadelphia; K of C FCU, Philadelphia; People First FCU, Allentown; Philadelphia FCU; Reliance FCU, King of Prussia; SB1 FCU, Philadelphia; SE Family FCU, Philadelphia; Service 1st FCU, Danville; and Sun East FCU, Aston. The CUSO will obtain brokerage licenses for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

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