How are credit unions and savings and loans different from commercial banks and finance companies?

Credit unions are owned by their members, and savings and loans are typically owned by depositors or organized as mutual institutions rather than owned by outside investors. This differs from commercial banks and finance companies, which are generally investor-owned. The other choices do not identify the key ownership difference: these institutions offer more than loans, and FDIC coverage does not apply to every credit union.

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