CHARLOTTE, NC--(Marketwired - Jul 21, 2015) -  Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union (CMCU), a full-service, not-for-profit financial institution based in Charlotte, today announced plans for a new branch location in Matthews. The new branch office, which will also house the credit union's accounting, operations and mortgage departments, furthers CMCU's continued expansion efforts as the credit union readies for continued growth.

"Charlotte Metro continues to rapidly grow its member base as Charlotte-area consumers embrace our commitment to deliver the personal banking experience they want with the value they need," said Bob Bruns, President and CEO, CMCU. "Our new Matthews branch will embody this individualized financial experience with new, modern amenities as well as our hallmark personalized service."

The new CMCU Matthews Branch will be located at 435 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105. Once complete, the new CMCU Matthews Branch will replace the current CMCU location at 11110 Independence Blvd., Matthews, NC 28105.

Groundbreaking for the new branch is expected to begin August 2015. The new location is expected to be completed Summer 2016.

About Charlotte Metro Credit Union

Charlotte Metro Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution based in Charlotte, N.C. As a not-for-profit cooperative, Charlotte Metro is wholly owned by its more than 45,000 depositors and operates under a federal charter. Each depositor is insured up to $500,000; $250,000 by the National Credit Union Association (NCUA) and up to an additional $250,000 through Excess Share Insurance (ESI). Founded in 1962, Charlotte Metro has seven branch locations throughout the region. Learn more at www.cmcu.org.