Owned by Members, Not Shareholders.
Listerhill Financial stands as a community pillar in the New York metropolitan area, offering a grounded alternative to commercial banking through cooperative ownership and long-term stability.
A Legacy of Resilience
Listerhill Financial was founded on a simple, enduring premise: local workers deserve access to fair credit and reliable savings tools without the predatory pressure of commercial institutions. While many banks prioritize quarterly earnings for external investors, we operate as a non-profit cooperative.
Every person who opens a listerhill credit union login account is more than just a customer; they are a partial owner of the institution. This means that our surplus earnings are returned directly to you in the form of lower interest rates on loans and higher dividends on savings.
Our history is rooted in the cooperative movement of the mid-20th century, where neighbors pooled their resources to help one another navigate financial hurdles. Today, we maintain that same neighborly focus at our 123 Main Street office, where lending decisions are made based on your specific situation, not just a rigid automated algorithm.
Member-Owner vs. Shareholder Bank
Governance
While big banks are led by paid executives and distant shareholders, Listerhill is guided by a volunteer board of directors—who are members just like you.
Profit Strategy
Commercial banks exist to extract profit. Listerhill is designed to sustain solvency while returning every possible cent of value to the membership pool.
Community Impact
Local capital stays local. We prioritize financial education and multi-generational banking relationships that grow as New York families grow.
Institutional Stability
"Our success is measured by the solvency of our members, not the volume of their fees."
Listerhill Charter Mandate, 1952
Board & Governance
The listerhill promise is held accountable by a transparent leadership structure. Our local tenure ensures decisions are made with the New York community in mind.
Eleanor Vance
Chief Executive OfficerWith over 25 years of experience in credit union management, Eleanor treats every policy change as an opportunity to reinforce member value and operational transparency.
Marcus Thorne
Board PresidentA local small business advocate, Marcus ensures our commercial lending remains accessible to regional entrepreneurs.
Sarah Jenkins
Director of OperationsSarah oversees the security of our listerhill online banking platform, maintaining the highest standard for data integrity.
Cooperative Principles
Ready to join the cooperative?
Start your journey toward person-first banking. Whether you are setting up your first savings goal or managing an established portfolio, Listerhill Financial provides the stability you need.
Physical Hub
123 Main Street, Suite 100, New York, NY 10001Lobby Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00-17:00