First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 500 branches and offices in 30 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; innovation banking serving businesses at every stage; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. Visit firstcitizens.com or call toll-free 1.888.FC DIRECT (1.888.323.4732). First Citizens Bank. Forever First®. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Since 1952, Truliant Federal Credit Union has focused entirely on finding the best solutions to improve our members'​ lives from our 30+ branches (and growing) in the Carolinas and Virginia. Our mission is to improve the lives of our members and become their preferred financial institution. Ask us about our Truliant At Work program. Federally Insured by NCUA & Equal Housing Lender.

Fidelity Bank is a full-service financial institution with assets of approximately $3.7 billion headquartered in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. The Bank owns and operates 57 branches throughout North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina. For over 100 years, Fidelity Bank's vision has remained the same; to be the independent, sound, and profitable bank that businesses and families come to first - and bank with for life. BANK FOR LIFE - We earn the loyalty of our customers. Our superior attention to caring and personal service lets us build relationships that span lifetimes - even generations. INDEPENDENT - Fidelity Bank is not for sale. We have been independent for over 100 years and plan to remain that way. SOUND - Our bank is safe and secure. We have superior quality assets and a rock solid capital position. PROFITABLE - Our bank is profitable and growing. We provide consistent healthy returns and we seek out opportunities for growth and expansion. Right By You: It's not just a slogan Nothing is more important to us than the long-term success and financial well-being of our customers. Businesses and families turn to Fidelity Bank because we take the time to find out what is important to them, treat them with respect, and offer all the products and services they need in a friendly environment. Walk into any Fidelity Bank location and you will know you are in the right place. Generations of Fidelity Bank customers can attest to it. People ask why we go to such lengths for our customers. We remind them we do it for our friends. This page is moderated M-F, 8a-5p ET. View our Guidelines: https://www.fidelitybanknc.com/social-media-terms-of-use/

Local Government Federal Credit Union (LGFCU) is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative established to serve the financial needs of local government employees, elected and appointed officials, volunteers and their families. Our full range of financial services are created specifically to improve the lives of our members. Federally Insured by NCUA. Equal Housing Opportunity. We make financial services affordable and accessible for more than 330,000 members across North Carolina. Helping our individual members improve financially helps the North Carolina communities they serve become stronger. View our full Comment Policy at www.lgfcu.org/commentpolicy

Welcome to Self-Help! Follow us on Linkedin for regular updates about our research and policy development work and our fair lending practices and products for homes, businesses and nonprofits, green initiatives and community real estate development. Also, check out our SERVICES TAB to learn more about our integrated approach to community development. Want to learn more? Self-Help is a family of nonprofit organizations whose mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all. Since Self-Help's founding in 1980, it has grown to include two credit unions, a loan fund, and a research and policy development group that supports those outside of the economic mainstream. Specifically, we: * Help borrowers build wealth by providing fair and responsible mortgages and small business loans in North Carolina, California and other parts of the nation. * Strengthen under-served communities by financing affordable housing, childcare centers, public charter schools, faith-based organizations, and community-focused commercial real estate projects. * Research and report on financial markets to support policies and industry practices that lower the cost of poverty and promote ownership.

For 56 years, Allegacy Federal Credit Union has helped its members, employees and the communities it serves be their best by helping all make smart financial decisions. Allegacy has become one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, serving more than 177,000 members worldwide with $2.2 billion in assets and more than $1.4 billion in assets under management in Allegacy Investment Group. With roots in Winston-Salem, Allegacy has 18 locations across the Triad and Charlotte areas, and nine high school student-run credit unions. Allegacy offers personal and business financial services to its members, including the employees, retirees, and families of more than 5,000 companies throughout the country. To learn more, visit Allegacy.org.

Vizo Financial’s story is simple, because we have only one simple goal – to help your credit union succeed. Whether you need assistance with balance sheet management and investments or payment processing, we’re here to provide you with a complete back office solution so you can focus on your community and fulfilling the credit union movement of “people helping people.” Helping a neighbor send their son to college or helping a member get a loan for a new car – these are the things that are important to you. The success of credit unions everywhere – that’s what is important to us. And that’s why everything we do, every decision we make, is with you in mind. So when your credit union needs a hand, make sure we’re on speed dial #1. It all starts with one call to Vizo Financial.

North State Bank was built on a foundation of integrity, hard work, fairness, teamwork, and consistency. These core values permeate our organization and guide our choices and our decisions. We have served the Wake County, North Carolina, area since June of 2000, focusing on the professional market and small to mid-size businesses. In 2006, we began serving the New Hanover County market. Our plans are to serve our markets and our customers, sustain thoughtful growth, remain independent, and attract the very best and brightest people who believe in our vision.

At Piedmont Federal, our Purpose is simple- We Open Doors for You. We open doors for you to purchase a new home and to build savings; we open doors for your business to obtain the financing and banking services it needs; we open doors for our communities to be better places to live. Our Values form the foundation of this Purpose: Being Authentic, Building Caring Relationships, Doing What’s Right, Going All In, and Moving Forward. These Values guide how we do business and we believe they are our competitive advantage. We pledge to live these Values in our service to you.

Strong Banks, Strong Communities: The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) brings together all categories of banking institutions that best represent the interests of our rapidly changing state. Proudly serving North Carolina’s banking industry since 1897, the NCBA is the professional trade organization providing advocacy, leadership and support for its dynamic membership base. Through its government relations activities, the Association communicates with the North Carolina General Assembly, the U.S. Congress and banking regulators on behalf of its member banks, savings institutions and trust companies. The NCBA also provides media relations support, educational and training programs, and regulatory and compliance assistance. As the second largest banking state in the nation, the NCBA actively promotes the professional and educational development of its members and affiliate members through events and conferences, including the upcoming American Mortgage Conference in May! Sign up at http://bit.ly/mortgage-conference. For more information visit, www.ncbankers.org or call (919) 781-7979.

Members Credit Union (MCU) is a full-service, not-for-profit financial cooperative providing more than 480 companies with financial services for their employees with administrative offices in Winston-Salem, NC, and 14 branches throughout North Carolina. At MCU, we believe valuable financial service should be affordable. We offer Free Checking Accounts, Free Online Banking, Free Online Bill Pay, Money Saving Consumer Insurance Services, Free Financial Planning, a variety of Consumer Loan Products at affordable rates, and a full portfolio of Free Savings Accounts. All deposit accounts earn competitive monthly dividends and all loan applicants are treated fairly whether they are in the market for a car or just need a personal loan to help pay for an emergency purchase. Our members have access to over 5,000 shared branch locations across the US. The best part – MCU membership is free and more accessible to you than you might think. To find out more and learn how you can join Members Credit Union call 800-951-8000 or visit one of our 15 NC branch locations. To find a Members Credit Union near you visit http://www.memcu.com/locatemcu.shtml. Members Credit Union is Federally Insured by the NCUA

Summit Credit Union is a not-for-profit full service financial cooperative established in 1935. We position ourselves as an employee benefit serving over 300 employers with roughly 38,000 members in North Carolina. Investments offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC