HOUSTON – Smart Financial CU has opened a new branch, just east of Interstate 45, on the same property as the company’s previous branch.
The new 4,522-square-foot facility features four lobby tellers, five financial service representatives, five drive-through lanes, drive-up ATM, children’s play area and greeter’s station.
The $410 million credit union has 17 branches.
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson said in a speech Tuesday that despite positive employment readings in recent months, he remains concerned that an economic shock could still threaten the labor market.
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