Business View Magazine Feb 2023

113 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 K INDRED CREDI T UNION full cost of ownership,” he explains. “We want to ensure that when the right home comes along, they’re able to confidently understand that they have a down payment and what they qualify for so that they’re looking in the right range and making sure expectations are met.” Kindred Credit Union was first established more than 50 years ago by a group of Mennonites who wanted to expand access to financial services across their community. With $22 in a cash box, the Waterloo County Mennonite Credit Union was born. In 2016, the credit union rebranded as Kindred, recognizing that its values were not limited to the faith community and had broader appeal. Today, Kindred Credit Union has 8 branches in Aylmer, Elmira, Kitchener, Leamington, Milverton, Mount Forest, New Hamburg, and Waterloo. They have over 200 employees and more than 26,000 members.