Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: GTE Financial | 9746 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654
Everyone is welcome!
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Location: GTE Financial | 9746 Little Road New Port Richey, FL 34654
Everyone is welcome!
Enjoy:
Plus, explore special offers available exclusively during the event!
Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate!
RSVP and secure your chance to enter our GTE Money Machine!*
Open a qualifying new GTE Financial account at our New Port Richey Grand Opening and you could take home two tickets to a night of screams at Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. But hurry… tickets vanish…while supplies last.1
Meet Lightning Alumni Daren Puppa, get a photo, and have your memorabilia signed by a Tampa Bay hockey legend!
Street Hockey | Lightning Hat Giveaway | Meet Lightning Alumni Daren Puppa
Dock your dollars for a chance to win a cruise with your deposits!
Make your next financial move with GTE for a chance to make memories somewhere beyond the shoreline.
Four winners will each receive $2,500 toward a cruise.2
Two waves to enter:
Make your dream of homeownership a reality!
$1,250 off Home Loan Closing Costs3 (valid on first mortgages only)
Offer timeline–the earlier you act; the more you save:
Get moving with an affordable auto loan that fits your budget.
Special offer: Enjoy an additional 0.25% Autopay Discount when you set up recurring payments.
Rates as low as 4.49% APR4
100% financing and decisions in minutes.
A fall offer worth falling for: 3.99%5 APR Balance Transfers & Purchases!
Enjoy this special rate followed by low rates between 13.99% - 17.99% APR.
Need extra funds? We’ve got you covered.
Special offer: Enjoy an additional 0.25% Autopay Discount when you set up recurring payments.
Rates as low as 15.49% APR.6
Low Rates. Flexible. Fast Funds.
Free food and giveaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Quantities are limited and availability is not guaranteed.
*By submitting your RSVP, you acknowledge that if your name is randomly selected from among those who RSVP, you must be present at the New Port Richey Grand Opening on October 3, 2026, between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to participate in the GTE Money Machine. For full details see official rules in the RSVP form.
1: Offer valid for new accounts opened on October 3, 2026, on site, at the GTE New Port Richey grand opening event. Eligible accounts include GTE Go Premium Checking (5.12% APY on balances up to $2,000), GTE CareFree (R) Checking, GTE Go Further Checking, GTE Go Student Checking, and Early Savers (0.05% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to $499.99). Early Savers accounts for minors require a parent or guardian as a joint owner in good standing. A minimum deposit of $25 must be made on October 3, 2026, for the account to qualify for the incentive, of which $5 will be deposited into a regular share account to establish membership as a Member Owner Share. APY is accurate as of the last dividend declaration date. Rate may change after account opening. Fees may reduce earnings on the account.
Limit one reward per member, regardless of the number of accounts opened. Members who open a Go Student Checking account may also have a savings account as part of membership; however, only one (1) reward will be issued per qualifying member.
The first 30 qualifying members will receive two (2) physical tickets to the Howl-O-Scream event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (10165 N McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612), valid only on October 30, 2026. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Restrictions, exclusions, and additional charges may apply. No cash value. Tickets may not be resold, transferred, or exchanged. Tickets are valid only for the specified event date and cannot be exchanged or changed to another date. Upon qualification, the member must sign for receipt of the tickets. All tickets are non-refundable. Lost, stolen, or misplaced tickets will not be replaced for any other item of value. If the member is unable to attend on October 30, 2026, tickets will not be exchanged, refunded, or replaced for another date. GTE Financial has the right to change or cancel this promotion at any time. All accounts are subject to approval and must remain open and in good standing at the time the incentive is issued.
2: For full official rules visit gtetfinancial.org/waves
3: GTE Financials closing cost discount promotion is available only when obtaining a GTE Financial First Mortgage Loan. Promotion is subject to change at any time without notice. Membership is required for loan funding. Membership requires a $5 minimum deposit in a Member Owner Share Savings Account. Hazard insurance is required and is the responsibility of the borrower. Closing cost discount applies only to the lender’s origination fee and will not apply towards third-party fees. Member is responsible for prepaid costs including homeowner insurance premiums, prepaid interest, and town/county/school taxes and down payments. All fees and charges will be listed on the loan estimate and closing disclosure. Credit for closing cost discount will be listed as a line-item credit on the closing disclosure. For mortgages with less than 20% down payment, Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is required, and the member is responsible for PMI premiums. Closing cost discount promotion cannot be combined with any other promotion. Closing cost discount promotion is valid on all First Mortgage applications on all first mortgage loan products from October 3, 2026 and September 3, 2027 at the New Port Richey Community Financial Center, and will be incrementally decreasing in value based on the date of loan application. Loans are subject to membership eligibility, credit, and underwriting approval.
4: APR = Annual Percentage Rate. As of 7/17/2026. APR based on payment method, creditworthiness, loan terms and collateral. Rates, terms, and conditions are subject to change. New Auto is defined as current model year or previous model year with less than 10,000 miles. Used Auto is defined as being older than 2 model years or over 10,000 miles. 4.49% APR limited to 48-month term for new autos and 4.99% APR limited to 48-month term used autos. Rates as low as includes .50% discount when enrolled for recurring automatic payments. Discount is eligible for new auto loans to GTE Financial, originated between October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 at the New Port Richey Community Financial Center. Auto rate does not apply to vehicles older than 8 model years. The offer is available through direct financing with GTE Financial and cannot be applied after financing has been finalized or to loans that have already closed. This offer is not available for internal refinances of existing GTE auto loans and do not apply to commercial vehicles. For every $1,000 borrowed, the monthly payment would be $22.84 for 48 months at 4.49% APR (new vehicle) or $23.07 for 48 months at 4.99% APR (used vehicle). Examples assume a $32,000 loan, enrollment in recurring payments, and no down payment. All examples are hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes only. Your payment amount will differ based on a variety of factors, including when your first payment is due. All loans are subject to approval and membership eligibility. GTE reserves the right to end or modify this promotion at any time.
5: APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Annual Percentage rates, terms, and conditions subject to change. The 3.99% APR Purchase and Balance Transfer introductory offer is only available on new Go Premier and Go To Credit Cards opened between October 1st, 2026 and December 31st, 2026. A 5% Balance Transfer fee applies with a minimum fee of $10.00. Cash Advances are not included in the Introductory Offer. The introductory rate ends after 6 statement cycles at which time the standard APR between 13.99% and 17.99% APR will be charged. The standard APR will be based on your credit worthiness and will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. Please review our Credit Card (Regulation Z) Disclosure provided at account opening. See Go Points Terms and Conditions for complete reward information.
6: Annual Percentage Rate (APR) effective 07/17/26. Rates, terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. The APR range is 15.99% to 17.99% and will be determined by your credit worthiness. Rates as low as includes .50% discount when enrolled for recurring automatic payments. Discount is eligible for new personal loans to GTE Financial, originated between October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 at the New Port Richey Community Financial Center. All loans are subject to approval.
Open a qualifying new account at the GTE New Port Richey Grand Opening on October 3, 2026, and make the required minimum deposit of $25. You’ll receive two physical tickets to Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, while supplies last.
Which accounts qualify for the offer? The following new accounts qualify:
> GTE Early Savers
> GTE Go Premium Checking
> GTE CareFree® Checking
> GTE Go Further Checking
> GTE Go Student Checking
Yes. A minimum deposit of $25 must be made on October 3, 2026, at the GTE Financial New Port Richey Grand Opening to qualify $5.00 of the initial deposit will be used to fund the Member Owner Share.
As a credit union, GTE is owned by its members not outside shareholders. The $5 share deposit establishes your membership and gives you access to the benefits, products, and services available to GTE members. Welcome to the family!
The tickets are valid only on October 30, 2026, for Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
No. Tickets are valid only for October 30, 2026, and cannot be exchanged or changed to another date.
Once you qualify, you’ll receive two physical tickets at the event and will be required to sign to confirm receipt.
Keep them somewhere safe! Lost, stolen, or misplaced tickets cannot be replaced.
Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged, replaced, or transferred to another event date if you’re unable to attend on October 30, 2026.
Tickets are available while supplies last, so we encourage you to visit us early during the Grand Opening. The first 30 qualifying members will receive two (2) physical tickets to the Howl-O-Scream.
Yes! Early Savers accounts are available for minors and require a parent or guardian to be a joint owner.
Howl-O-Scream takes place at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, FL 33612.