Historically, credit unions were preceded by widespread development of credit cooperation in many countries of Europe and America. To reduce the risk of default on loans members of the credit union shall the joint guarantee. Membership in the credit union forms responsible citizens and conscientious attitude to their obligations as a norm of behavior, identify the value of a decent man's reputation in the business turnover. Unlike banks, in order to use the services of a credit union, you have to become its member, having written an application and having paid thus shares and membership fee.