First Financial Business Member Spotlight: Mount Springs Ministries

“First Financial genuinely cares about helping my business, it’s like being part of a family.”

We’re back with another business member spotlight – this time featuring a non-profit organization whose mission is to give back to our local community. Mount Springs Ministries, located in Neptune, NJ – helps those in need by providing food, home appliances, and paying toward rent. The organization has been able to support various individuals and families through donations from the community, local businesses, and by paying out of their own pocket.

Shortly after Mount Springs Ministries began their work, local community members heard about the organization and reached out to help support. “These people were genuinely concerned about how they can make my organization better,” Robert Turner of Mount Springs Ministries shared.

Robert initially came into First Financial for a personal account and then opened a business account for his non-profit organization. Not only was Robert pleased with the service, but he was excited to work with a credit union that truly cares about his business and the work he’s doing for the local community.

Learn more about Robert’s warm and friendly experience banking with First Financial in the video below.

Help support Mount Springs Ministries:

P.O. Box 2072

Neptune City, NJ 07754

848-298-1748 or 804-481-5940

How to join First Financial

If you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in Monmouth or Ocean Counties in NJ, you’re eligible to become a member. Businesses in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and our community partners are also eligible for membership. To join, all you have to do is open a savings account with $5. It’s that easy! Once you’re a member, your immediate family can also sign up. To get started, call us at 732.312.1500, email info@firstffcu.com, or stop by any of our local branches.

First Financial Business Member Spotlight: Papa John’s

“First Financial is always there for our financial needs as busy business owners.”

As 2022 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on all the supportive individuals we’ve had the privilege to work with this year – including our business members. We’re so grateful to help businesses in our community thrive and are excited for even more growth in the years ahead.

With that said, we’re happy to share our next First Financial member spotlight – a series where we feature some of our personal and business credit union members. This time we’re highlighting Ayesha and Syed Nawazuddin, owners of Papa John’s in Neptune and West Long Branch, NJ.

Ayesha and Syed joined First Financial in 2019 after receiving better care than they previously had at other larger banks. Since then, they’ve opened a business checking and savings account, an auto loan, and they even added personal accounts. “We feel like a close family, and they are always there for our financial needs,” Ayesha shared.

Learn more about their experience banking with First Financial in the video below.

If you’re looking to grab a slice of their iconic “Better Ingredients. Better Pizza” pies, be sure to visit one of Ayesha and Syed’s locations:

Papa John’s of Neptune

712 Rt. 35 | (732) 898-6868

Papa John’s of West Long Branch

357 Monmouth Rd. | (732) 229-0200

How to join First Financial

If you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in Monmouth or Ocean Counties in NJ, you’re eligible to become a member. Businesses in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and our community partners are also eligible for membership. To join, all you have to do is open a savings account with $5. It’s that easy! Once you’re a member, your immediate family can also sign up. To get started, call us at 732.312.1500, email info@firstffcu.com, or stop by any of our local branches.

First Financial Business Member Spotlight: Hairstylist for the Nations

“I have many ideas about my business and First Financial knows how to help.”

It’s Small Business Saturday, and we are taking the opportunity to highlight one of our wonderful business members to encourage the support of shopping and using local Monmouth & Ocean County small businesses! With that being said, welcome back to our First Financial member spotlight – a series where we feature some of our personal and business credit union members who we’ve happily worked with over the years. This time we’re shining a light on business member Ameerah Jones, the owner of Hairstylist for the Nations in Shrewsbury, NJ.

Ameerah started Hairstylist for the Nations in 2012 after working in the fashion industry. One of the first reasons she decided to bank with First Financial was because there were no monthly fees for business checking accounts. Over time, Ameerah learned that First Financial met her needs as a freelance business owner in a fast-paced environment where she is constantly on the go – especially with her business’ credit card processing. The credit union also continues to be invested in helping her business grow.

Learn more about her experience in banking with First Financial in the video below, and why Ameerah recommends our business banking to other business owners she knows.

If you’re looking to book your next hair appointment, check out Hairstylist for the Nations located at 1026 Broad Street, Suite 6 in Shrewsbury. You can also call 732.242.7733.

How to join First Financial

If you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in Monmouth or Ocean Counties in NJ, you’re eligible to become a member. Businesses in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and our community partners are also eligible for membership. To join, all you have to do is open a savings account with $5. It’s that easy! Once you’re a member, your immediate family can also sign up. To get started, call us at 732.312.1500, email info@firstffcu.com, or stop by any of our local branches.

First Financial Member Spotlight: Lauren Griffin

“First Financial knows their members. And that really makes a huge difference.”

Welcome to our First Financial member spotlight – a series where we feature some of our personal and business credit union members who we’ve happily worked with over the years. Next up is Freehold/Howell Branch member, Lauren Griffin.

Lauren initially came to First Financial when she was a new teacher looking for good rates and a safe place to put her money. After a positive experience obtaining a car loan, Lauren continued her membership with checking and savings accounts. Watch the video to learn more about her experience with us!

How to join First Financial

If you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in Monmouth or Ocean Counties in NJ, you’re eligible to become a member. Businesses in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and our community partners are also eligible for membership. To join, all you have to do is open a savings account with $5. It’s that easy! Once you’re a member, your immediate family can also sign up. To get started, call us at 732.312.1500, email info@firstffcu.com, or stop by any of our local branches.

First Financial Member Spotlight: Susan West Hebert

“I’m treated with dignity and respect. What really speaks to me is the respect they have for the community.”

Welcome to our First Financial member spotlight – a series where we feature some of our personal and business credit union members who we’ve happily worked with over the years. Next up is long-time member, Susan West Hebert.

As a former employee of the Freehold Regional High School District (one of our community partners), Susan became interested in banking with a credit union once she learned about it through her employer. After being warmly welcomed at our Freehold branch, Susan knew First Financial was the place where she wanted to put her money. Over the years, she acquired a mortgage with us and also an auto loan when she decided to buy out her car lease. At First Financial, we take pride in offering loans with low rates, flexible terms, and quick approval decisions.

How to join First Financial

If you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in Monmouth or Ocean Counties in NJ, you’re eligible to become a member. Businesses in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and our community partners are also eligible for membership. To join, all you have to do is open a savings account with $5. It’s that easy! Once you’re a member, your immediate family members can sign up too. To get started, call us at 732.312.1500, email info@firstffcu.com, or stop by any of our local branches.

First Financial Business Member Spotlight: Certified Auto Mall 2022

“I refer First Financial to everybody!”

Welcome to our First Financial member spotlight – a series where we feature some of our personal and business credit union members who we’ve worked with over the years. First up is Bill Stahnten, the owner of Certified Auto Mall in Howell, NJ.

Bill has been banking with First Financial for all his business and personal needs for the past 10 years. We helped get him set up with lending, checking accounts, credit card processing, and more. As a business owner, it was important for Bill to work with a credit union that could make managing money seamless – and we provided just that. Our team takes pride in making banking convenient and easy, so you can focus on the many other facets of managing your business.

Certified Auto Mall specializes in sales, service, and towing. Their phenomenal reviews speak for the excellent quality, value, and service that they provide. If you’re in the market for a great pre-owned vehicle, be sure to shop Certified – located at 5499 Rt. 9 in Howell.

How to join First Financial

If you live, work, worship, volunteer, or attend school in Monmouth or Ocean Counties in NJ, you’re eligible to become a member. Businesses in Monmouth or Ocean Counties and our community partners are also eligible for membership. To join, all you have to do is open a savings account with $5. It’s that easy! Once you’re a member, your immediate family members can sign up too. To get started, call us at 732.312.1500, email info@firstffcu.com, or stop by any of our local branches.