California Coast Credit Union is headquartered in San Diego and is the 22nd largest credit union in the state of California. It is also the 118th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1929 and as of December of 2022, it had grown to 523 employees and 200,302 members at 26 locations. California Coast Credit Union has a B+ health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in California Coast Credit Union anyone through paying a $15 membership fee. Membership is also open to those who live or work in San Diego or Riverside Counties in California with a $5 membership fee. (Membership details are listed in the Credit Union's online application)
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Great experiences with Cal Coast
I've had very positive experiences with Cal Coast Credit Union, since switching from a global bank. I use their checking and savings accounts, as well as some other services from time to time. Enrolling was easy, and there was a slight cash bonus. One nice service is that they offer one free cashiers check a day, so if you aren't a heavy check user you won't even need to buy checks. The online interface to access your accounts is a bit outdated but is perfectly usable, has all the information you need, and seems secure, with two factor authentication. I've used the online interface to transfer between my accounts many times without any issue. They also have an e-statements program that you can use if you prefer to be able to look at all your statements online.
Credit Check Hard Pull
This one historically has required all membership applicants to go through a hard pull credit check. Even to become a savings-only member or a checking account-only member. Hard pulls should only be for loans. They reduce credit scores and may prevent banks (Chase especially) from issuing you THEIR products for up to 2 years. Ask first, responses of "we look at everyone's credit" which refuse to be clear about hard/soft pulls always means hard pull. There ARE many local competitors, commercial banks and credit unions, that are customer-friendly and do not do this.
Only 5 Of Their 27 Branches Provide CO-OP Shared Banking
Only 5 of their 27 branches can be used for Credit Union CO-OP Shared Branch Network transactions, even if you are a member. The other 22 branches will turn you away. The 5 shared-branch locations are:
Downtown San Diego
440 Beach St
San Diego, CA 92101
Mira Mesa
8220 Mira Mesa Blvd Suite D
San Diego, CA 92126
San Marcos
140 Knoll Rd
San Marcos, CA 92069
Temecula
32170 Temecula Pkwg Bldg C
Temecula, CA 92592
Tri-city
3485 Marron Rd
Oceanside, CA 92056
Data as of Q4 2022
Learn why bank health mattersHealth Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 66584 |
| Year Chartered | 1929 |
| Employees | 523 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 1% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 13.5% |
| Annual Interest Income | $91.9MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q4 2022vs Q4 2021 | $3.48B$3.48B |
| Loans | Q4 2022vs Q4 2021 | $2.35B$1.95B |
| Deposits | Q4 2022vs Q4 2021 | $3.20B$3.11B |
| Equity Capital | Q4 2022vs Q4 2021 | $256.4MM$356.1MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q4 2022vs Q4 2021 | $10.1MM$11.3MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q4 2022vs Q4 2021 | $2.0MM$2.4MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q4 2022vs Q4 2021 | $0$0 |
