5811 W Talavi Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85306
602-631-3200
www.cuwest.org



Credit Union West is headquartered in Glendale and is the 7th largest credit union in the state of Arizona. It is also the 436th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1951 and as of September of 2011, it had grown to 169 employees and 47,535 members. Credit Union West has a 5-star health rating.

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Credit Union West Checking Account Rates

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0.51%-$25kStar Checking

Credit Union West Savings Account Rates

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0.25%--IRA Savings
0.05%--Holiday Club
0.05%--Membership Share

Credit Union West Money Market Rates

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0.20%$50k-Money Market Account

Credit Union West CD Rates

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2.05%$50k-60 Month Money Market Certificate
0.80%$50k-24 Month Money Market Certificate
0.75%$500$10k24 Month Smart Saver Certificate
0.35%$50k-12 Month Money Market Certificate
0.30%$500$10k12 Month Smart Saver Certificate
0.30%$500$10k6 Month Smart Saver Youth Certificate
0.20%$50k-6 Month Money Market Certificate
0.10%$500$10k6 Month Smart Saver Certificate

Credit Union West IRA Rates

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2.30%$50k-60 Month IRA Certificate
2.30%$50k-60 Month Roth IRA Certificate
2.30%$50k-60 Month CESA Certificate
1.05%$50k-24 Month IRA Certificate
1.05%$50k-24 Month Roth IRA Certificate
1.05%$50k-24 Month CESA Certificate
0.95%$500$10k24 Month Smart Saver IRA Certificate
0.95%$500$10k24 Month Smart Saver Roth IRA Certificate
0.95%$500$10k24 Month Smart Saver CESA Certificate
0.60%$500$10k12 Month Smart Saver IRA Certificate
0.60%$50k-12 Month IRA Certificate
0.60%$50k-12 Month Roth IRA Certificate
0.60%$500$10k12 Month Smart Saver Roth IRA Certificate
0.60%$50k-12 Month CESA Certificate
0.60%$500$10k12 Month Smart Saver CESA Certificate
0.45%$50k-6 Month IRA Certificate
0.45%$50k-6 Month Roth IRA Certificate
0.45%$50k-6 Month CESA Certificate
0.30%$500$10k6 Month Smart Saver IRA Certificate
0.30%$500$10k6 Month Smart Saver Roth IRA Certificate
0.30%$500$10k6 Month Smart Saver CESA Certificate

Rates updated: 2/10/2012

Data for Q3 2011


Institution Statistics


CREDIT UNION WEST
NCUA #68421
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Year Established1951
Employees169
Primary Regulator

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$445.40 million
Loans$306.24 million
Deposits$406.42 million
Equity Capital$35.68 million
Loan Loss Allowance$8.65 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$1.70 million
Real Estate Owned$500,000

Historic Data - September 2010

Assets$409.76 million
Equity Capital$30.63 million
Loan Loss Allowance$8.77 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$5.45 million
Real Estate Owned$382,000

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin4.25%
Return on Assets0.61%
Return on Equity7.65%
Interest Income$14.90 million
Non-Interest Income$5.06 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
5 out of 5
5
Texas Ratio5
The Texas Ratio is an indicator of how much funds a bank has available compared to the total value of loans considered at risk. As of September 30, 2011 Credit Union West had $2.2 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $44.33 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives Credit Union West a Texas Ratio of 4.97% which is excellent. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend5
The Texas Ratio for Credit Union West decreased significantly from 14.80% as of September 30, 2010 to 4.97% as of September 30, 2011, resulting in a positive change of 66.41%.This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for Credit Union West has improved significantly in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, Credit Union West has increased its total deposits by $31.35 million, resulting in 8.36% growth for the year. A strong track record of growth is an indicator of consumer confidence and the bank's ability to strengthen its balance sheet. The growth Credit Union West has shown is excellent.
Capitalization3
Both FDIC and NCUA consider capitalization levels of banks and credit unions to be of high importance. Higher capitalization allows for a greater buffer when cover loans that may fail in the future. Credit Union West has $445.4 million in assets with $44.33 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 9.95%, which is average.
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