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Key Differences

Once you have a feel for what we have to offer, the most straightforward approach is to call Sarah Luna at 303-444-9003 with your initial questions, and schedule a follow-up appointment.

What’s Different for Centers / Businesses

For Membership:

  • A different Member Account Card
  • A Corporate Resolution and other organizational documents

For Deposit Accounts:

  • Retirement savings such as IRAs are not available

For Loan Products:

  • We can lend directly up to a maximum of $50,000;
  • We can partner with a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) to originate participation loans greater than $50,000. We have used this unique service to help Centers purchase a building, or refinance their mortgages.
  • Once you’ve submitted an application, our loan officers will usually require more in-depth financials including cash-flow projections.

Talk to us:  303-444-9003

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Latest News

Shambhala CU providing services by only remote (email or phone) request until April 27th

In response to the coronavirus situation, our branch at 1345 Spruce Street in Boulder will be closed to the public.  Credit Union members wishing to make deposits, withdraw funds or make loan draws … [ Read More ... ]

Big Thanks to Our Sponsors

Our new website was made possible by a generous grant from The Shambhala Trust. A great group of people with an infectious desire to help!

A grant from the Mountain West Credit Union Foundation enabled us leverage matching funds to offset Shambhala Visa program start-up costs.

 

Formerly known as Ashoka Credit Union

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King Ashoka was a prominent and legendary historical figure who lived in India during the 2nd Century BC.  It is said that he converted to Buddhism after seeing the terrible carnage of the Kalinga War, which he initiated.  In his 1920 book Outline of History HG Wells writes,  “Amidst the tens of thousands of names of monarchs that crowd the columns of history, their majesties and graciousnesses and serenities and royal highnesses and the like, the name of Ashoka shines, and shines, almost alone, a star.”

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For all inquiries, please call: 303-444-9003

Or visit, 10 am – 4 pm, Monday and Wednesday, or 12-4 on Thursdays.  –  We offer appointments at other times if you cannot visit during regular hours.  Please call!

Shambhala Credit Union
1345 Spruce Street, Lower Level
Boulder, CO 80302

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