SEG: County of San Mateo Employees

We are pleased to partner with the County of San Mateo Employees to offer credit union membership and the benefits that come with it. 

Welcome, County of San Mateo Employees

A Financial Wellness Parntership with Monterra Credit Union gives you and your family exclusive benefits.

Physical and emotional health are the focus of a traditional wellness program, but one of the leading causes of stress and strained relationships is money. That's why your organization has partnered with Monterra Credit Union to provide you with exclusive financial offers, services, and education.

Exclusive County Programs

County Employee Down Payment Assistance Program
We are proud to be partnering with County of San Mateo for a down payment assistance program. Please check back often or review your employee communications for upcoming informational sessions.

County Employee Quick Cash Loan Program
Monterra Credit Union has been serving County employees since 1952, and we're proud to be preferred lender for this exciting Quick Cash program in partnership with the County of San Mateo Department of Human Resources.

You can also visit the County Benefits page for more information on these two programs.

Our Membership Includes: 

  • Home loans with low down payment options
  • Competitive rates on auto loans
  • Credit card options that reward your lifestyle
  • Fast ACH: receive direct deposit and external funds one (1) business day sooner!
  • Quick Cash Loan Program
  • Award-winning financial education
  • And so much more!

Your Monterra Credit Union partnership in three easy steps.

Step 1: Become a Monterra Credit Union member. When you apply online for membership, you will be asked to select how you qualify. Please choose "I am an employee or member of a partner organization" and then choose "County of San Mateo Employees" from the drop-down menu. If you join in a branch, simploy tell them you are a County employee. 

Step 2: Choose the accounts and loans that fit your needs. Monterra Credit Union offers checking, savings, certificates, auto loans, home loans, credit cards, and so much more. Below are your exclusive offer as a top Monterra Credit Union partner.

In every application, use the promo code: COUNTY

Offer Details

$150 Cash Bonus
New Membership with Checking1

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 Welcome to Monterra Credit Union! When you join, be sure to open a personal checking account in addition to any other accounts or loans. We'll give you $50 with no strings attached. We recommend our Premium Checking or Free Checking account.

0.25% Rate Discount Auto Loan2

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 When you apply for an auto loan to buy a new or used car, or refinance an auto loan you already have, you'll get a 0.25% rate discount, just for being a special Community Partner. Our auto loans offer low rates and terms up to 84 months.

Credit of up to $800 towards home appraisal fees
Purchase or Refinance3

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 Monterra Credit Union offers affodable mortgage options with amounts up to $3.5 million and down payments as low as 5% (up to $1 million!). Choose a fixed or adjustable-rate loan and we'll credit your appraisal cost up to $800. Get a custom rate quote.

2.99%APR4 Intro Rate
Visa® Platinum Rewards Card

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 With Monterra Credit Union's Visa Platinum Rewards credit card, you'll get an intro rate of 2.99%APR4 on purchases and balance transfers for your first year. What's more? You can get an extra $10,000 rewards points if you make $5,000 or more in purchases during the first 90 days5! Please visit our website for more information.

 

Step 3: Increase your financial knowledge and stability. 

1. Attending a workshop or seminar: These informative, free classes are typically held either on-site at your organization or at Monterra Credit Union's headquarters. Topics include first-time homebuying, building credit, identity theft, budgeting and saving, planning for retirement, and more. Check your Human Resources team to see when Monterra Credit Union is scheduled for our next on-site event, or you can send us an email to find out what's coming up.

2. Learn online, anytime: Monterra Credit Union offers 25+ online financial education courses across a wide variety of topics. These interactive courses take 10-20 minutes each and work well on your desktop or mobile, so you can take them anywhere at any time. 

3. Get one-on-one financial coaching: The Financial Wellness Team at Monterra Credit Union provides two great consultation options. One of our coaches can meet with you on-site or over the phone to discuss your individual financial challenges and goals (email us for an appointment). Or you can take advantage of our award-winning partner BALANCE a local non-profit that provides comprehensive money management solutions and debt counseling.

Talk to a Community Relations Representative

We're here to answer any of your questions and help you get for the Monterra Credit Union products and services you need. Call (650) 562-1282 or send us an email today!

You will need the following information and documents to complete an application online or at a branch: 

  • A social security number, VISA, Individual Tax ID number (ITIN and VISA holders will need to visit a branch to open an account) for each applicant. 
  • Physical address for each individual's residence, and, if different, the individual's mailing address and proof of residence i.e.: utility bill, transcript, pay stub 
  • 2 forms of ID: One government photo ID i.e.: Driver's license, passport, matricula card AND a second non-photo ID e.g.: library card, debit or credit card, or student ID.

If you are a County of San Mateo employee, please contact your department's payroll specialist for the County's direct deposit payroll authorization form. We are happy to help complete the form with your new account number and Monterra CU routing number by contact us at [email protected].

For payroll deductions, please download this form, fill it out, and email it to [email protected]. We'll help you complete the process. If you have any questions, please call your Community Relations team at 650-562-1282.

Beyond the seven Peninsula branches, Monterra CU offers Online Banking, a Mobile Banking app for iPhone and Android, and free access to over 30,000 ATMs nationwide through the CO-OP network.

There is no membership fee to join Monterra Credit Union, but you must deposit and keep at least one dollar ($1) in your regular savings account at all times. Additional deposit accounts each have their own minimum opening deposit amounts: 

  • Free Checking: $20
  • Premium Checking: $50
  • Regular Certificates: $1,000 (in most cases)
  • Money Market Account: $2,500

So depending on the accounts you wish to open, the total minimum opening deposit balance will vary. For a list of all accounts, rates, and minimum opening balances, please see our rates page.

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The special Community Partner/Select Employer Group (SEG) offers listed on this page are available exclusively for the employees/members of the stated organization and their family members. Verification of current employement or association with this organization is required either at the time of application or prior to the opening/funding of the loan or account. Special offers are current as of 1/21/2025 and may change or be discontinued at any time without notice. You must use the promotional code assigned to your organization at the time of application to be eligible for these special offers. Membership eligibility requirements apply to all Monterra Credit Union products and services. If you terminate your membership/employment with this organization, none of your existing (already opened) products, services, or special offers will be impacted but you will no longer be eligible to take advantage of new instances of these special offers. Please contact a Monterra Credit Union Community Relations representative with any questions or issues regarding these offers or your status as a Community Partner/SEG. 
1. $50 New Membership + Checking Bonus is available to new members who join Monterra Credit Union and open a new checking account on the same date. Must be age 18 or older. Limit one bonus per membership (primary member). Bonus will be credited 45 days after account opening if the membership is opened in person or online. Conditions and restrictions apply.
2. The 0.25% auto loan rate discount will be applied at the time of funding if your promotional code is provided on the application. You can also receive the 0.25% auto loan rate discount for setting up an automatic loan payment, establishing and maintaining a Partner or Preferred member relationship teir level, purchasing a vehicle through Monterra Credit Union's personal auto shopper, or the redemption of credit card points toward the loan discount. Only one 0.25% discount can be applied, and no discount(s) can cause your rate to fall lower than the stated "floor rate". All loans are subject to credit, income, and debt verification as well as final underwriting approval. Conditions and restrictions apply.
3. All loans are subject to credit approval. Appraisal credit covers appraisal costs up to $800 when you close your home loan with Monterra Credit Union by 12/31/24. Loans offered on condition of credit and underwriting approval. This offer cannot be combined with any other Monterra Credit Union mortgage promotions, cannot be redeemed for cash, and is non-transferable. Present appraisal gift certificate (obtain from [email protected]) with your completed residential mortgage application. Your appraisal fee will be collected at the time of your appraisal cost and credited back to you upon successful close of escrow. Loans offered on condition of credit and underwriting approval. Offer is valid for first mortgages only. Please speak with a Mortgage Expert at (650) 363-1799 for current rates and information on loan limits. Conditions and restrictions apply.
4. APR= Annual Percentage Rate. Offer applies to the Monterra Credit Union Visa Platinum Rewards credit card only. Introductory rate applies for 12 billing cycles on all purchases and balance transfers; cash advances are excluded. After the introductory rate expires, your rate will return to the stated variable rate as outlined in your loan agreement. All loans are subject to credit, income, and debt verification as well as final underwriting approval. Conditions and restrictions apply. 
5. The 90-day time-frame for Monterra Rewards points Introductory special offers begin on the date the card is issued. Must make the required dollar value in purchases during the 90-day time-frame to be eligible for the reward. Conditions and restrictions apply.
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