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Credit union opens in South Fayette
Neighbors banking with neighbors
Clearview Federal Credit Union opens in South Fayette
By Andrea Iglar
Originally a financial service for airline employees, Clearview Federal Credit Union today serves dozens of communities across the Pittsburgh region.
Clearview’s 24th financial center has opened in South Fayette Township at the former King’s restaurant site on Washington Pike. The new building also will include a dental office.
About 50 community members, government representatives and business leaders attended the Clearview ribbon cutting on March 17—eight years after King’s closed.
“We are happy you’re here,” Township Manager John M. Barrett said.
Clearview is a not-for-profit, federally insured financial cooperative with more than 128,000 members. Because credit unions are owned by members rather than shareholders, strong business performance can yield members benefits such as lower interest rates on loans and higher rates on investments.
“When we open an office in the area, it’s not just because we want to secure business,” president and CEO Lisa Florian said. “We become part of the community and part of the neighborhood.”
The 3,900-square-foot center—one of Clearview’s largest in recent years—offers personal and business banking, loans, mortgages and other services. Amenities include a drive-thru, video teller machines and 24-hour ATMs.
Jennifer Howard, financial center manager, said South Fayette staff opened about 100 accounts in the first month.
“It’s a nice, convenient spot for the local community,” she said.
Clearview’s regional roots reach back 72 years. In 1953, airline employees launched Allegheny Airlines Federal Credit Union. It later evolved to USAir (and then US Airways) Federal Credit Union.
In 2004, when USAir left the region, the credit union changed its name to Clearview and its charter to a community-based one.
Erin Forrester, assistant vice president of public relations and community engagement, said Clearview has enjoyed extensive retail growth, aligning with the ongoing development in South Fayette.
“Finding this location just made sense for us,” she said. “We’re excited to be a part of this community.”
