First Choice America’s “People Helping People” scholarship applications are available online by clicking on the following link: People Helping People Scholarship Application. The scholarships are for $1,000 each. Applications must be turned in by March 1, 2027. Qualified applicants must be a high school senior, high school graduate, or equivalent and do not have to be a first-year student. Applicants may attend any accredited college, university, or trade school. The applicant must be a member of First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union. Complete guidelines accompany the application.
2026 Pink October
As we have done for the past eleven years, our offices will be donned in pink decor in the month of October. During this time, we will be selling ribbons/logos to raise money for Breast Cancer charities. Our staff will also be donating money to dress down during select days in October.
First Choice America cares about the communities we serve. We are proud to announce that over the past eleven years we have raised over $83,000 to assist worthy charities in the battle against breast cancer.
Golf Tournament Honoring Local Legend Set
First Choice America Credit Union made a generous contribution to the Ron “Fritz” Williams Golf Scramble to take place at Mountaineer’s Woodview Golf Course on Saturday, August 22nd. The outing pays tribute to the late All-American basketball player at Weir High School and West Virginia University who was a No. 1 draft pick in the NBA. All proceeds from the tournament benefit The Fritz Williams Scholarship Fund.
Pictured(l-r): Travis Zimmerman, Golf Committee Member; Ayana Jeter, Mother of Scholarship Recipient; Gianna Bonar, Scholarship Recipient; William Currenton, Golf Committee Chairman; Scott E. Winwood, First Choice America President; Holly Zimmerman, Golf Committee Member; and William Zimmerman, Golf Committee Member.
WSX 25-Year Club
Supported by a generous contribution from First Choice America Credit Union, the Weirton Steel 25-Year Club will stage its ladies and men’s annual summer picnic on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Serbian Picnic Grounds in Weirton. The 25-Year club has been in existence for 80 years. This year’s picnic is for the employees and retirees of the former Weirton Steel Corporation/Arcelor Mittal/Cleveland Cliffs.
Pictured from left, seated are members of the 25-Year Club: Ernie Nicholas, Jr., Kathy Bailey, Brenda Ice, Alan Carroll, Dan Kelly, and David Dulaney. In back presenting the check donation pictured from left, standing are: John R. Thayer, First Choice America Board Member; Kenneth W. Truax, First Choice America Board Member; Ron Baker, 25-Year Club President; Scott E. Winwood, First Choice America President and Chairman of the Board; Thomas F. Thayer, First Choice America Board Member; and Edward O. Kennedy, First Choice America Board Member.
Great Mortgage Rates
So you’ve done your due diligence and after looking at more homes than you can count, you’ve found the one you love. What’s next? For members of First Choice America, it’s simple. Meet with one of our Mortgage Loan Originators and we will start the process of savings for you!
Our lending area includes Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, and Marshall Counties in West Virginia, Jefferson, Columbiana, Belmont, and Harrison Counties in Ohio, and Allegheny, Beaver, and Washington Counties in Pennsylvania.
Membership eligibility is required. Please refer to Member Information. For more membership information click on the following link: Membership
NMLS# 411557 Please click on the link for a list of our Mortgage Loan Originators and Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System (NMLS) IDs: Mortgage Loan Originators
Fixed Rate Loans
| Rate | 4.625% | 5.125% | 4.875% | 5.375% | 5.125% | 5.625% | 5.375% | 5.875% |
| Term | 10 Years | 10 Years | 15 Years | 15 Years | 20 Years | 20 Years | 30 Years | 30 Years |
| Points | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Down Payment | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Monthly Payment* | $583.76 | $597.40 | $439.21 | $453.87 | $373.46 | $389.19 | $313.59 | $331.27 |
| Annual Percentage Rate* | 5.069% | 5.132% | 5.187% | 5.380% | 5.373% | 5.629% | 5.560% | 5.878% |
* The above monthly payments and APRs are based on a purchase price of $70,000.00, a 20% down payment of $14,000.00, and a loan amount of $56,000.00. Stated rates are subject to change at any time. Property insurance required. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance.
Other Fixed and Adjustable rates, terms and points are available
Up to 95% financing available to qualified borrowers for both fixed and adjustable rate first mortgage loans. Private mortgage insurance is required on all first mortgage loans with greater than 80% financing. Private mortgage insurance premiums will increase the stated APR and monthly payment amount.
**Add .375 to any above stated rate for loan amounts greater than $525,000.00
Up to 80% financing is available for new home construction at the rates, terms, and points stated above.
Rates are effective February 13, 2026
Rates Subject to Change Daily
* The above monthly payments and APRs are based on a purchase price of $70,000.00, a 20% down payment of $14,000.00, and a loan amount of $56,000.00. Stated rates are subject to change at any time. Property insurance required. Payments do not include amounts for taxes and insurance.
Supporting Relay for Life
Helping to fight the battle against cancer, First Choice America Credit Union is a Platinum Level Sponsor for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The 2026 Relay for Life of Brooke/Hancock Counties is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th at Wellsburg Central Park from 6pm to 11pm.
Pictured are (l-r) Tammy Hornick co-chair for the Relay for Life Brooke/Hancock Counties; Scott E. Winwood, President & CEO of First Choice America Credit Union; and Paul Hornick Relay for Life Volunteer. Tammy has been involved in the Relay for Life for approximately 20 years and thanked First Choice America for their continued support and generosity over the years.
