HUDSON RIVER COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION: WHERE MEMBERS COME FIRST

December 20, 2010 (Corinth, NY): BauerFinancial, Inc., the nation’s bank and credit union rating firm, proudly recognizes Hudson River Community Credit Union as one of the strongest credit unions in the nation. Having earned BauerFinancial’s highest 5-Star rating for strength and stability, Hudson River Community Credit Union has once again proven to its membership and beyond that it is one of the strongest financial institutions in the country. To earn Bauer’s 5-Star Superior rating, Hudson River Community Credit Union must excel in areas of capital adequacy, delinquent loan levels and profitability to name just a few. The fact that Hudson River Community Credit Union has done so for 64 consecutive quarters puts it on an even higher plane. Credit Unions that have earned the highest 5-Star rating for ten consecutive years have earned the title of “Exceptional Performance Credit Union”.

“The staff and management of Hudson River Community Credit Union should be very proud to work for such a strong credit union,” notes Karen L. Dorway, president of the research firm. “Often the general public does not know the financial strengths or weaknesses of their financial institution. BauerFinancial’s ratings help
to assure members and the rest of the community that they are dealing with a strong financial institution that will be able to fulfill their banking needs for years to come.”