Show your CU Boulder spirit every time you open your wallet with Elevations Forever Buffs Banking. As a CU Boulder alumnus or just a CU fan, this checking account is designed just for you by the local, not-for-profit financial institution that knows you best: Elevations Credit Union.

What makes a difference
when choosing Elevations?

  • Down payment options as low as 3%.
  • Fast and easy online application process.
  • Serving all of Colorado, including Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Fort Collins, Lafayette, Longmont, Louisville and Loveland.
  • An award-winning team of local, experienced mortgage professionals to answer your questions and give you confidence in your decisions
  • Know where you are in the process with weekly updates on your mortgage
  • Fully local processing and underwriting to get you in your new home sooner
  • We’re proud to be recognized by readers of local publications across the Front Range as “Best Mortgage Lender”

Account Features


What makes a difference when choosing Elevations?

Elevations Credit Union was founded on the University of Colorado Boulder campus in 1953, and to this day, we remain dedicated to serving the CU Boulder and greater Colorado communities.

  • Digital Banking Benefits

    • Free online banking and mobile app
    • Digital payment options including Apple Pay®, Google PayTM, Samsung Pay®, Garmin PayTM and Fitbit PayTM through our mobile wallet offerings
    • Easily deposit checks from anywhere with remote deposit
    • Free electronic payments through Popmoney or bank-to-bank transfers
    • Online bill pay
    • Free digital access to your FICO® score
  • Account Security

    • Multi-factor authentication keeps your account secure
    • Card Alerts allow you to monitor transactions and easily shut off lost or stolen cards
    • Visa’s Zero Liability Policy provides peace of mind
    • Fraudulent activity reporting available 24/7 by calling 888.346.4412

Want to see the numbers?

Use our mortgage calculator to see what your monthly payment could be with a mortgage from Elevations.

Not ready yet? No problem.

Call or stop by a branch. 800.429.7626

Or enter your email to download the Forever Buffs Checking Brochure.

*Credit qualifications and membership required