Freedom Credit Union

Freedom Credit Union Locations
1976 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
(413) 739-6961
www.freedom.coop



Freedom Credit Union is headquartered in SPRINGFIELD and is the 18st largest credit union in the state of Massachusetts. It is also the 409th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1986 and as of September of 2011, it had grown to 88 employees and 26,815 members. Freedom Credit Union's money market rates are 14% higher than the national average, and it boasts a 5-star health rating.



See Rates for: Checking | Savings | Money Market | CD | IRA

Freedom Credit Union Checking Account Rates

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0.70%-$100kFreedom NOW
0.10%$100-NOW (Checking Account)

Freedom Credit Union Savings Account Rates

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0.30%--Club Accounts
0.30%$25-Share (Savings Account)

Freedom Credit Union Money Market Rates

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0.70%$150k-Money Market Account

Freedom Credit Union CD Rates

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2.10%$500-60 Month CD
1.90%$500-48 Month CD
1.55%$500-36 Month CD
1.25%$500-24 Month CD
1.05%$500-18 Month CD
1.00%$500-12 Month CD
0.75%$500-6 Month CD
0.75%$500-9 Month CD

Freedom Credit Union IRA Rates

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2.10%$500-60 Month IRA
2.10%$500-60 Month Roth IRA
2.10%$500-60 Month CESA
1.90%$500-48 Month IRA
1.90%$500-48 Month Roth IRA
1.90%$500-48 Month CESA
1.55%$500-36 Month IRA
1.55%$500-36 Month Roth IRA
1.55%$500-36 Month CESA
1.25%$500-24 Month IRA
1.25%$500-24 Month Roth IRA
1.25%$500-24 Month CESA
1.05%$500-18 Month IRA
1.05%$500-18 Month Roth IRA
1.05%$500-18 Month CESA
1.00%$500-12 Month IRA
1.00%$500-12 Month Roth IRA
1.00%$500-12 Month CESA
0.90%--IRA Money Market
0.90%--Roth IRA Money Market
0.90%--CESA Money Market
0.75%$500-6 Month IRA
0.75%$500-9 Month IRA
0.75%$500-6 Month Roth IRA
0.75%$500-9 Month Roth IRA
0.75%$500-6 Month CESA
0.75%$500-9 Month CESA

Rates updated: 2/11/2012

Data for Q3 2011


Institution Statistics


FREEDOM
NCUA #66824
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Year Established1986
Employees88
Primary Regulator

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$470.74 million
Loans$264.37 million
Deposits$393.31 million
Equity Capital$64.01 million
Loan Loss Allowance$1.50 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$5.58 million
Real Estate Owned$193,000

Historic Data - September 2010

Assets$449.52 million
Equity Capital$60.25 million
Loan Loss Allowance$1.18 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$3.59 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin3.85%
Return on Assets0.7%
Return on Equity5.11%
Interest Income$13.21 million
Non-Interest Income$2.44 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
5 out of 5
5
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 September 30, 2011 Freedom Credit Union had $5.77 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $65.5 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives Freedom Credit Union a Texas Ratio of 8.81% 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 Freedom Credit Union held steady from 5.85% as of September 30, 2010 to 8.81% as of September 30, 2011, resulting in a negative change of 50.59%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for Freedom Credit Union has held steady in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, Freedom Credit Union has increased its total deposits by $28 million, resulting in 7.66% 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 Freedom Credit Union has shown is excellent.
Capitalization5
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. Freedom Credit Union has $470.74 million in assets with $65.5 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 13.91%, which is excellent.
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