Empower Credit Union

Empower Credit Union Locations
Po Box 11127
Syracuse, NY 13218-1127
800.462.5000
www.empowerfcu.com



Empower Credit Union is headquartered in SYRACUSE and is the 12st largest credit union in the state of New York. It is also the 175th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1939 and as of December of 2011, it had grown to 331 employees and 105,937 members. Empower Credit Union's savings rates are 4X the national average, and it has a 4-star health rating.

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Empower Credit Union Checking Account Rates

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0.25%--Share Draft Checking Plus

Empower Credit Union Savings Account Rates

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2.25%$10k-HSA Share Draft Checking
0.30%--Share Savings Account
0.30%--IRA Share Savings Account
0.30%--Health Savings Account (HSA)
0.30%--Generation 1 Share Savings Account - Dollar Dog Kids Club
0.30%--Generation 2 Share Savings Account - Teen Zone
0.30%--Generation 3 Share Savings Account - (Ages 18-25)
0.30%--GSmart Share Savings Account - (Ages 50+)
0.30%--Roth IRA Share Savings Account
0.30%--Education IRA Share Savings Account
0.30%--Holiday Club Account
0.30%--Vacation Club Account
0.30%--Escrow Account
0.30%--Insurance Club Account
0.30%--Empower Club Account

Empower Credit Union Money Market Rates

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0.55%$250k-Premium Money Market
0.55%$250k-Premium Money Market IRA
0.55%$250k-Premium Money Market Roth IRA
0.55%$250k-Premium Money Market Education IRA

Empower Credit Union CD Rates

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2.15%$100k-5 Year Share Savings Certificate
2.15%$100k-7 Year Share Savings Certificate
2.15%$100k-10 Year Share Savings Certificate
1.85%$100k-4 Year Share Savings Certificate
1.55%$100k-3 Year Share Savings Certificate
1.35%$100k-30 Month Share Savings Certificate
0.95%$100k-24 Month Share Savings Certificate
0.95%$100k-24 Month Generation 1 Wealth Builder Share Savings Certificate
0.95%$100k-24 Month Generation 2 Wealth Builder Share Savings Certificate
0.95%$100k-24 Month Generation 3 Wealth Builder Share Savings Certificate
0.80%$100k-18 Month Share Savings Certificate
0.65%$100k-12 Month Share Savings Certificate
0.65%$100k-12 Month Generation 1 Wealth Builder Share Savings Certificate
0.65%$100k-12 Month Generation 2 Wealth Builder Share Savings Certificate
0.65%$100k-12 Month Generation 3 Wealth Builder Share Savings Certificate
0.50%$100k-6 Month Share Savings Certificate
0.45%$100k-3 Month Share Savings Certificate

Empower Credit Union IRA Rates

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2.15%$100k-5 Year Share Savings Certificate IRA
2.15%$100k-7 Year Share Savings Certificate IRA
2.15%$100k-10 Year Share Savings Certificate IRA
2.15%$100k-5 Year Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
2.15%$100k-7 Year Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
2.15%$100k-10 Year Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
2.15%$100k-5 Year Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
2.15%$100k-7 Year Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
2.15%$100k-10 Year Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
1.85%$100k-4 Year Share Savings Certificate IRA
1.85%$100k-4 Year Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
1.85%$100k-4 Year Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
1.55%$100k-3 Year Share Savings Certificate IRA
1.55%$100k-3 Year Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
1.55%$100k-3 Year Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
1.35%$100k-30 Month Share Savings Certificate IRA
1.35%$100k-30 Month Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
1.35%$100k-30 Month Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
0.95%$100k-24 Month Share Savings Certificate IRA
0.95%$100k-24 Month Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
0.95%$100k-24 Month Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
0.80%$100k-18 Month Share Savings Certificate IRA
0.80%$100k-18 Month Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
0.80%$100k-18 Month Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
0.65%$100k-12 Month Share Savings Certificate IRA
0.65%$100k-12 Month Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
0.65%$100k-12 Month Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
0.50%$100k-6 Month Share Savings Certificate IRA
0.50%$100k-6 Month Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
0.50%$100k-6 Month Share Savings Certificate Education IRA
0.45%$100k-3 Month Share Savings Certificate IRA
0.45%$100k-3 Month Share Savings Certificate Roth IRA
0.45%$100k-3 Month Share Savings Certificate Education IRA

Rates updated: 5/24/2012

Data for Q4 2011


Institution Statistics


EMPOWER
NCUA #3025
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Year Chartered1939
Employees331
Primary Regulator

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$1.03 billion
Loans$757.34 million
Deposits$929.88 million
Equity Capital$95.41 million
Loan Loss Allowance$5.51 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$7.65 million
Real Estate Owned$941,000

Historic Data - December 2010

Assets$925.48 million
Equity Capital$87.61 million
Loan Loss Allowance$4.68 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$6.09 million
Real Estate Owned$1.14 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin4.74%
Return on Assets0.71%
Return on Equity7.63%
Interest Income$45.64 million
Non-Interest Income$20.82 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
4 out of 5
4
Texas Ratio4
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 December 31, 2011 Empower Credit Union had $8.59 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $100.92 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives Empower Credit Union a Texas Ratio of 8.51% which is above average. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend3
The Texas Ratio for Empower Credit Union held steady from 7.83% as of December 31, 2010 to 8.51% as of December 31, 2011, resulting in a negative change of 8.65%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for Empower Credit Union has held steady in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, Empower Credit Union has increased its total deposits by $98.12 million, resulting in 11.8% 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 Empower Credit Union 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. Empower Credit Union has $1.03 billion in assets with $100.92 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 9.78%, which is average.
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