Olive View FCU

Olive View FCU is dedicated to serving an exclusive field of membership. Individuals working at any of the following worksites are eligible to join:

Antelope Valley Health Center
Antelope Valley Mental Health Center
Department of Public Health Employees assigned to Service Planning Area (SPA) 1 (Lancaster/Palmdale) and 2 (San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys)
Glendale Health Center
(SPA) 1 & 2 Regional Health Office (Santa Clarita)
Pacoima Health Center (SPA) 2
North Hollywood Health Center (SPA) 2
Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
High Desert Regional Health Center
LA County Sheriff Department employees working on Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Lake Los Angeles Community Clinic
Little Rock Community Clinic
Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center
San Fernando Health Center
South Valley Health Center
ITT Exelis located in Van Nuys

Membership in Olive View Federal Credit Union is also available to the immediate family of qualified members, including: spouses, sons, daughters, step-children, fathers, mothers, grandfathers, grandmothers, step-parents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, in-laws and life partners. Membership is also available to indidvuals who retired from any of the worksites listed above.

Los Angeles County Employees:

You are now eligible to open an account electronically! Please call our office at (818)367-1057 or email us at oliveview@i-lovemycreditunion.com for more information. We will then email you a membership application to complete via Adobe Sign.

*Please note that your photo ID and LA County Badge will need to be emailed as well to complete the electronic account opening process. The $5.00 minimum deposit can be processed over the phone with a Visa or Mastercard.

All Others:

Please visit our branch during our normal business hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4:00 pm.
(Accounts can only be opened in our office. Forms are not available online.)

Please bring the following items:

UNEXPIRED government-issued photo ID: Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, or US Permanent Resident (Green) Card.
Social Security Number (for minors, please provide the original card)
Minimum of $5.00 opening deposit
If opening a joint account, both parties must be present at the same time

*The address provided when opening the account must match the one on the government-issued photo ID. If they do not match, please provide proof of current residence.

On Valentine’s Day, February 14, Olive View Federal Credit Union’s charter was approved.

The Credit Union is sponsored by Olive View-UCLA Medical Center (OVMC), one of the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services medical centers. OVMC is a 355-bed hospital that serves much of the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys, with outpatient clinics that provide primary care, specialty care, and surgical services. The hospital has a strong affiliation with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, offers residency programs in 22 specialty areas, and operates an on-campus School of Nursing. The facility is a national leader in clinical research to improve quality of care.

The modern hospital of steel and glass we see today is quite different from the collection of small wooden cottages and wards started in 1920 to treat tuberculosis (TB) patients. This “cottage” plan, known as the Olive View Sanatorium, provide patients with an abundance of fresh air, sunlight and screened-in porches where patients often slept even in cold weather.

Patients, families, and physicians lived on the grounds. They had their own Financial institution (now our Olive View Federal Credit Union), barber shop, library, dance hall, post office, chapel, and provided not only medical care for the patients, but also provided mental health services for all who lived on the grounds. There were even some underground tunnels built so that patients and doctors could go from one location to another.

Olive View officially became a general hospital in 1959, focusing on cardiac disease and the indigent mentally ill. Because it was difficult to care for this new patient population in the existing small wooden cottages, a new modern building was needed. While no longer used to provide patient care, the cottages were assigned to staff who supported hospital services, which included the Credit Union.

From 1936 to present day, Olive View Federal Credit Union has thrived and grown. Its original field of membership included only the employees at Olive View Sanatorium, members of their immediate families, and any association of such employees. Today, the field of membership has expanded to include Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center, Glendale Health Center, San Fernando Health Center, Pacoima Health Center, North Hollywood Health Center, Antelope Valley Health Center, High Desert Regional Health Center, Lake Los Angeles Community Clinic, Littlerock Community Clinic, South Valley Health Center, Department of Public Health Employees assigned to Service Planning Area (SPA) 1 (Lancaster/Palmdale) and SPA 2 (San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys), Antelope Valley Mental Health Center, as well as ITT Exelis located in Van Nuys. Membership is made available.

To the immediate family of qualified members, including: spouses, sons, daughters, step-children, fathers, mothers, grandfathers, grandmothers, step-parents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, in-laws and, life partners. Membership is also available to individual who retired from any of the worksites listed above.

Over the years, the Olive View Credit Union has consistently increased its assets with ongoing high levels of due diligence and a broad spectrum of external and internal controls to ensure ongoing financial security and reduced risk to assets and investments.

The Credit Union is open year round except for the following Holidays:

1/1/24 New Year’s Day
1/15/24 Martin Luther King
2/19/24 President's Day
3/25/24 Cesar Chavez
5/27/24 Memorial Day
6/19/24 Juneteenth
7/4/24 Independence Day
9/2/24 Labor Day
10/14/24 Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day
11/11/24 Veteran's Day
11/28/24 - 11/29/24 Thanksgiving Day
12/25/24 Christmas
12/31/24 New Year's Eve Closed at 12:30PM

Personal Accounts
Free Checking (Visa Debit Cards Available)
Savings Account with a $5.00 minimum balance
Certificates (CDs)
IRAs (Roth/Traditional/Educational)
Online Banking
Mobile Banking with Mobile deposits
E-Statements
Loans
Visa Credit Cards
Wire Transfers
24-hour Audio Response Teller
Online re-order checks
After Hour Deposit Box

Olive View FCU provides links to other internet sites and information maintained by third parties for your convenience only. THIRD PARTY SITE DISCLAIMER-By accessing the noted links you will be leaving the Olive View Federal Credit Union website and entering a website hosted by another party. Olive View Federal Credit Union has not approved this as a reliable partner site. Please be advised that you will no longer be subject to, or under the protection of, the privacy and security policies of the Olive View Federal Credit Union website. We encourage you to read and evaluate the privacy and security policies of the site you are entering, which may be different than those of Olive View Federal Credit Union.

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Non-profit
Profits are returned to members through free or low-cost services, lower loan rates, higher savings/dividend rates
Members have a share of ownership
Members elect a volunteer Board of Directors to represent the credit union
Customer service driven
Federally insured by the NCUA (National Credit Union Administration)
Only serve individuals within our Field of Membership

VS. BANKS

Profit-oriented & driven
Profits are returned to the stockholders
Customers have no ownership
Run and controlled by stockholders and paid officials
Federally insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Open to the public

Mission Statement

Olive View Federal Credit Union strives to be the trusted provider of financial services to every member and to enhance the value of their lives and financial well-being while maintaining our fiscal strength.

Vision Statement

Our vision is to create a FIVE-STAR member experience.

Our Annual Meeting is held once a year and in the first quarter of the year. During the meeting, we review our financials and performance, address our members questions/concerns, and discuss future goals and objectives. We also hold elections for the Board of Directors, as applicable, who are elected by our members. Information for the Annual Meeting is displayed on our Homepage prior to the meeting.

Sign up to get your next statement electronically! Just log in to Online Banking and select Self Service. Change your e-Statement option to receive a notice by email when your next statement is ready. You'll receive a notice by email on or about the first of the month when your e-Statement is ready.

Log in to Online Banking
Type in your logon ID followed by your security code. Make sure you have a current email address on file with Olive View FCU.
Set Your e-Statement Preference
Click on the Self-Service tab, then click on e-Statements

Follow the prompts and click to agree to the terms and conditions. Your first e-Statements will be available the following month or quarter (if savings account only)

An email alert will be sent out when your new statement is available. Log in and view your e-Statement under Self Service, then click e-Statements. Please be sure to keep us up-to-date on your email.

Where is the Credit Union located?

14445 Olive View Drive Bldg. O-1 Sylmar, CA 91342

We are located on the hospital campus on the corner of Cobalt St. and Bucher Ave.

What is the Mailing Address?

PO Box 923071
Sylmar, CA 91392

What are the branch hours?

Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 4pm
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
2nd Tuesday of every month we open at 10am due to staff meeting and training.

What are the credit union's phone numbers?

818-367-1057
818-362-3467 (fax)

How do I sign up for Online Banking?

Go to www.OliveviewFCU.com homepage (Must be on a desktop to Enroll, AFTER enrolling you may use any device)
Click on Enroll Online & enter your Member Account Number
Enter the LAST four digits of your Social Security Number
Enter your COMPLETE Social Security Number
Enter your Street Address “NUMBERS” ONLY
Enter your Email Address
Enter a Logon ID (username)
Enter a Security Code (password)
Enter a Security Phrase (this is to help you recognize that you are logging into the correct account)
Choose 3 Security Questions that you will remember the answers to. *Please write down answers as they were typed (case sensitive) or print before moving on.

Once you see your account overview, this means you have successfully enrolled and can now use the same Logon ID and Security Code to log in through our Mobile Application.

What do I need to apply for a loan?

Please send a completed loan application with your two most recent paystubs or proof of income. If you are self employed or retired, please call our office for the list of documents needed.

How long does it take to get an answer?

The processing time for a complete application is 1-3 business days.

How does the Credit Union determine interest rates?

click here Rates

What if I get offered a better rate elsewhere?

We can beat/match rates! Please provide us with the approval showing your name and the rate offered so that we can best assist you.

If I am approved for a loan, do I have to take it?

No, there is no obligation.

How long is my approval good for?

90 days.

PHONE NUMBERS

Visa Debit/ATM Card: (888) 241-2440
Visa Credit Card: (800) 237-6211 (Main Phone Number)

*If traveling out of state or the country, please notify us and any other financial institutions you may have with the location of the trip and the dates, so that the card is not blocked when traveling.

How do I apply for a Visa Credit Card?

Learn about our Visa Credit Card and Download our Visa Application here. Remember to submit it with your proof of income, just like our loan applications.

How do I activate my Visa Credit/Debit Card?

Credit Card: Call the number on the card you receive. Debit Card: Call the number on the paper the card comes with. If you have any questions about activating your card, please call our office.

What if I lose my card?

Go to our Contact Us page for correct phone numbers. Replacement fees are listed in our Fee Schedule.

How do I locate a nearby no-surcharge ATM?

Please use our ATM Locator.

Does the credit union have access to my PIN?

No, the credit union does not have access to your PIN and canoot recover it if you misplace/forget it. If you forget your PIN and need a replacement, please call our office to verify your information and have a new one mailed to you. Replacement PIN are sbuject to a fee, please see our current Fee schedule.

I blocked my card from Incorrect PIN entries, what do I do?

Call our office at (818) 367-1057.

What is the maximum cash that can be withdrawn from an ATM?

$500 per day for debit cards. $300 per day for Visa credit cards.

What is the maximum amount for point-of-sale purchases?

$1000 per day. Please call our office if you need to spend more than this in one day. Visa credit cards are subject to their credit limit.

My card is about to expire, when will I receive a new one?

Debit cards are re-issued in the beginning of the month that they are set to expire. Your current card will be valid until the end of the month it expires. Replacement cards will be mailed to the address on file. Please contact us if the address and/or phone number has been changed.

Please activate new card as soon as it is received. PIN will remain the same. Visa Credit Cards are re-issued the month prior to expiration.

If you do not receive your replacement card, please call our office for further assistance.

How do I set up direct deposit?

For LA County Employees you have two options:

(1) fill out and sign and LA County Direct Deposit form and submit it to LA County Payroll with an Account Verification Letter attached.
(2) Log in to your LA County site where you can get your paystubs and there is a place for you to enter your full account number and routing number.

How do I set up a portion of my check to be deposited?

We offer Payroll Deduction, which comes in on the 4th & 19th of every month. Please contact our office with the amount you want taken each paycheck and we can email you a Payroll deduction card to sign or you can sign the card in person.

When is my LA County Payroll Direct Deposit scheduled to come in?

Paydays are the 15th & 30th of the month and direct deposits will post on the 14th & 29th of the month. If these days land on a holiday or weekend, then the deposit will be in the Friday/business day before.

What if I find a mistake on my statement?

Please contact the credit union as soon as possible to explain the situation. Disputes need to be made within 90 days.

How do I place a stop payment?

All stop payment forms are available on our Forms site. Forms must be completed and submitted 24 hours prior to the item posting to your account. Forms can be emailed, faxed or signed in person. Stop payment requests are subject to fees and the current fee can be found on our Fee schedule.

What is a “Check Hold”?

All checks are subject to be placed on hold. Checks can be held up to 7 business days. Checks deposited via an ATM automatically placed on hold. If you want to see if there will be hold on a check, please contact our office prior to depositing the check through an ATM. If deposited at the branch, the teller will notify you of any holds prior to deposting the check.

Can I get copies of statements from previous months?

Yes, please call our office if you are not enrolled in e-statements and copies can be emailed to you or picked up in person. Copies are subject to fees. Please see Fee schedule for current rates.

Can I get a copy of a check I wrote?

If you have online banking, please log in through the website. Once you are in, review your checking account history and the check number should be hyperlinked, click on the check number and it should pull the copy for you for FREE. If you are not able to get the check from there, please contact us and we can pull a copy for you. Copies we pull are subject to fees. Please see Fee schedule.

I have a check made payable to someone who is not on my account. Can I deposit it?

We are sorry to say that we don’t accept third party checks.

Can I transfer funds from my Olive View Account to an account at another financial institution?

Yes, you can fill out a wire transfer form. This service is subject to fees. Please see Fee schedule.

What is the maximum cash withdrawal limit at the branch?

$2000 per day per member. If you need additional funds, please call the credit union in advance if possible. Additional amounts can be withdrawn in the form of a cashier’s check, but additional cash is not guaranteed.

How do I change my address?

Please send us the Change of Address Form with your new information or log in to your online banking and send us a message with your updated information. If you need us to email you the form, please contact our office for assistance or email us at oliveview@i-lovemycreditunion.com.

Can minors have accounts?

Yes, please call our office for more details.

What if I am on Chexsystems?

You are still eligible to open an account with us.

What is a dormant account?

A dormant account is one that has not had any activity from 1-3 years. We will notify you once your account has become dormant to help you reactivate your account with us. By state law, all financial institutions must escheat or give funds in the accounts that have been dormant for 3 years to the state. This is a good reason to keep us up to date with your current address and phone number. Dormant accounts are subject to fees. Please see Fee Schedule.

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