Non-Consumer Organizational Accounts. Non-consumer accounts may be opened by members and other entities that meet membership qualifications in accordance with the Credit Union’s charter and bylaws. If the organization does not qualify for membership, it can be a joint owner on an account of an existing member. The funds in an organizational account are owned by a corporation, trust, partnership, social club, sports team, etc. Maine Uniform Transfers to Minors Act – The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act is located at 33 M.R.S.A. Section 1001 et. seq. An adult person may make a gift of money to a person who is a minor. A gift made to a minor under the Act is irrevocable and conveys legal title to the minor. Only the custodian of the account has the authority to withdraw the funds for the benefit of the minor. All funds in the account not expended by the custodian must be delivered to the minor upon reaching the age of eighteen years. For a full copy of the Act visit Maine Revised Statutes at xxx.xxxxx.xxx.
Non-Consumer Organizational Accounts. The above are account types of “consumers,” i.e., individuals who hold accounts for personal, family, and household purposes. Non-consumer accounts may be opened by members and may include accounts owned by members that are organizations. The funds in an organizational account are owned by a corporation, trust (including a living trust), partnership, social club, sports team, etc. In order for the organization to be a credit union member, eligibility requirements must be met in accordance with the credit union’s charter or bylaws. If the organization does not qualify for membership, it can be a joint owner of the account with an individual member. Lien on Shares. A lien will be impressed on all of your credit union shares and share dividends in an amount equal to that which you may owe your credit union because of a loan, dues, or any other charges payable by you to your credit union. The lien may be enforced and your funds withdrawn and applied to your debt without further notice to you except where required by law, if you default in paying the amount you owe. Account Closing. Your regular credit union share account cannot be closed until all amounts you owe your credit union are paid in full and all other accounts that you have with your credit union are closed. Endorsements. All check/share draft endorsements must be made in the first one and one-half inches of the trailing edge of the back of the check/share draft. The trailing edge is opposite the left side of the face of the check. You will be responsible for any costs incurred by your credit union due to delays in returning checks or share drafts deposited into your account that do not comply with these endorsement standards.
Non-Consumer Organizational Accounts. The above are account types of “consumers,” i.e., individuals who hold accounts for personal, family, and household purposes. Non-consumer accounts may be opened by members and may include accounts owned by members that are organizations. The funds in an organizational account are owned by a corporation, trust (including a living trust), partnership, social club, sports team, etc. In order for the organization to be a credit union member, eligibility requirements must be met in accordance with the credit union’s charter or bylaws. If the organization does not qualify for membership, it can be a joint owner of the account with an individual member.
