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From humble beginnings to Arizona’s largest locally-based credit union.
Desert Financial was founded in 1939 by 15 Valley educators who wanted to serve their community. With just $78.75 between them, they pooled their money together to start a financial institution that would later become Arizona’s largest and most trusted credit union.
At Desert Financial, we have a passion for creating exceptional experiences for our members, and for giving back to our local community!
Desert Financial was founded in 1939 by 15 Valley educators who wanted to serve their community. With just $78.75 between them, they pooled their money together to start a financial institution that would later become Arizona’s largest and most trusted credit union.
At Desert Financial, we have a passion for creating exceptional experiences for our members, and for giving back to our local community!
Community is about belonging and making a difference together.
We are stronger and better together and our impact goes beyond just volunteering and donating. It’s making sure everyone in our community knows they belong and feels like they matter. Arizona’s commitment to give, volunteer, rebuild and reinvent inspires us to grow our efforts and expand our reach.
We are stronger and better together and our impact goes beyond just volunteering and donating. It’s making sure everyone in our community knows they belong and feels like they matter. Arizona’s commitment to give, volunteer, rebuild and reinvent inspires us to grow our efforts and expand our reach.
Because strong schools are the foundation of strong communities.
After decades of serving teachers as Desert Financial Credit Union, we know that strong communities are built by citizens who have received a good education. For this reason, supporting schools, teachers, and students has always been — and always will be — an essential part of giving back to our community.
And it doesn’t stop there. Every year, we continue to step up our efforts: we raise more awareness, gather more funds, and give more back. That’s our pledge to education.
Our members make a difference. You will make a difference.
When you join Desert Financial, you become more than a member. You become a difference maker in the community.
Our members help us continue to serve our community and the world around us. We can change lives because they support our purpose: Sharing our success to empower financial well-being.
Our structured interview process is an important part of our culture and all candidates are evaluated based on our core values and competencies.
Core Values
Core Values
- Personal Drive
- Passion to Help
- Big Thinking
- Team Mindset
- Change Readiness
Desert Financial is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for our applicants. To request an accommodation, please email HumanResources@desertfinancial.com. Please include your complete name and email address or preferred method of communication.
OUR BUSINESSES

Define Mortgage Solutions is a Credit Union Service Organization. We’ve been providing mortgage lending services as part of the credit union industry for decades — so we have the expertise and qualifications to connect homebuyers with a home loan that’s right for them.


Desert Financial Wealth Management is a Credit Union Service Organization. Our experienced team of professionals will partner with you to develop an individualized plan that aligns with your personal and financial goals — whatever they may be.