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Carolina Federal Credit Union


TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.00%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.60%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
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Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.50%
Our Rating
4.4  / 5
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Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.44%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
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Member FDIC
Bonus Amount
up to $300
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Overview / Commentary
www.carolinafcu.org
704-435-0186
1200 E Church Street
Cherryville, NC 28021

Carolina Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Cherryville and is the 29th largest credit union in the state of North Carolina. It is also the 1,987th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1969 and as of March of 2025, it had grown to 16 employees and 7,242 members at 1 location. Carolina Federal Credit Union's money market rates are 6X the national average, and it has an A health rating.

Field of Membership Restrictions

Membership in Carolina Federal Credit Union is open to all North Carolina residents through membership in the North Carolina Consumers Council. Those who live, work, worship, or attend school in the North Carolina counties Cleveland or Gaston qualify for membership, as do their immediate family members. Employees/retirees of several sponsor groups/associations are also welcome to join.
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Health
A

Data as of Q1 2025

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Additional Factors: Institutions with a small asset base, a short operating history, or negative return on assets can represent an instability risk beyond what their financial ratios indicate. Carolina Federal Credit Union has a relatively low asset base.

Health Grade Components

Overall
NCUA #19788
Year Chartered1969
Employees16
Primary Regulator
Profit Margin
Return on Assets - YTD1.56%
Return on Equity - YTD15.28%
Annual Interest Income$1.2MM
Assets and Liabilities
AssetsQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$84MM$75.3MM
LoansQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$52.3MM$49.8MM
DepositsQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$74.8MM$67.1MM
Equity CapitalQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$8.3MM$7.5MM
Loan Loss AllowanceQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$454K$451K
Unbacked Noncurrent LoansQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$216K$378K
Real Estate OwnedQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$0$0
TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.00%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
CIT Bank
Platinum Savings
See Offer
Sponsored Note: Earn more with a min. balance of $5K. Savings starts at $100. FDIC Insured.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
See Offer
Sponsored Note: +0.20% boost to 4.00% for up to 6 months on new accounts with eligible direct deposit. Terms apply.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.60%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
American Express
American Express® High Yield Savings Account
See Offer
Sponsored Note: Interest compounds daily, deposited monthly
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.50%
Our Rating
4.4  / 5
Capital One
360 Performance Savings
See Offer
Sponsored Note: It only takes about 5 minutes to open a fee-free account. Member FDIC.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.44%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
Peak Bank
Envision High Yield Savings
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Sponsored Note: Member FDIC: Insured up to $250,000. $100 Deposit Earns Interest Immediately.
Member FDIC
Bonus Amount
up to $300
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Sponsored Note: Earn up to $300 with direct deposit, plus 2-day-early-pay. FDIC insured!
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Carolina Federal Credit Union Savings Account Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
0.10%$25-Share Savings
0.10%$0-Club Account

Carolina Federal Credit Union Money Market Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
2.70%*$100k*-Money Market
OTHER TIERS: 2.00% → $2.5k - $10k | 2.10% → $10k - $25k | 2.15% → $25k - $50k | 2.35% → $50k - $100k

Carolina Federal Credit Union Checking Account Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
0.05%$0-Checking Account

Carolina Federal Credit Union CD Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
4.00%$10k-6 Month CD
3.80%*$50k*-1 Year CD
OTHER TIERS: 3.75% → $1k - $50k
3.45%*$50k*-2 Year CD
OTHER TIERS: 3.35% → $1k - $50k
3.35%*$50k*-3 Year CD
OTHER TIERS: 3.25% → $1k - $50k
3.25%*$50k*-5 Year CD
OTHER TIERS: 3.15% → $1k - $50k

Carolina Federal Credit Union IRA Rates

APYMINMAXACCOUNT NAMEVIEW DETAILS
4.00%$10k-6 Month IRA
3.80%*$50k*-1 Year IRA
OTHER TIERS: 3.75% → $1k - $50k
3.45%*$50k*-2 Year IRA
OTHER TIERS: 3.35% → $1k - $50k
3.35%*$50k*-3 Year IRA
OTHER TIERS: 3.25% → $1k - $50k
3.25%*$50k*-5 Year IRA
OTHER TIERS: 3.15% → $1k - $50k
2.50%$0-IRA Savings
Locations


Carolina Federal Credit Union Locations
Branch Office1200 E Church StCherryville, NC 28021-9211

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