Alabama: Alabama Credit Union to open Hoover branch in 2015

Alabama Credit Union plans to increase its presence in the Birmingham metro by opening a new full-service branch early next year. The Tuscaloosa-based credit union has purchased the building located at 1604 Montgomery Highway in Hoover from First Financial Bank for $1 million, according to property records. Alabama Credit Union President and CEO Steve Swofford said the 2,800-square-foot branch will open in March or April after upgrades to the facility are completed. Efforts to reach First Financial…