Lender History:
Kawartha Credit Union has been serving members since 1952, originally founded as Cangeco Credit Union by employees of the Canadian General Electric Maintenance and Repair Department in Peterborough. In 1978, the organization rebranded as Kawartha Credit Union to reflect its expanded membership base, which now includes anyone living or working in Peterborough. Over the years, Kawartha has grown through multiple mergers and acquisitions, expanding its branch network across Ontario, from Parry Sound to Cornwall. Today, it operates 22 branches and serves over 50,000 members. With a focus on community involvement and a strong commitment to member service, Kawartha continues to prioritize growth, service excellence, and community support
Lender Key Strengths
Kawartha Credit Union offers strengths such as:
Construction Mortgages: Tailored financing for homebuilding projects.
No Premiums on Rental Properties: Competitive rates without extra costs on rental property mortgages.
Remote Location Financing: Available for clients in remote areas near their branch network.
First-Time Home Buyers: Affordable and supportive options for new homebuyers.
These features make Kawartha Credit Union a versatile choice for a range of mortgage needs.
Factors to consider:
Does this lender offer bilingual customer service?
What is the lending area? You can get a general idea of where they would lend by consulting their “Find a branch” page here - for more information, feel free to reach out! These locations are only in Ontario.
Does this lender have brick & mortar branches? Yes! They have 22 branches in Ontario.
Contact Information and Links for Kawartha Credit Union:
Head Office Location:
14 Hunter Street East
P.O. Box 116
Peterborough, ON
K9J 6Y5Contact Information:
Toll free: 1-855-670-0510
Hours of Operation:
8:00am - 8:00pm Monday to Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday
E-mail: info@kawarthacu.com
