DFCU Financial
Popular Accounts at this Credit Union
| APY | ACCOUNT TYPE | HOW THEY COMPARE |
|---|---|---|
| 1.50% | 5-year CD | 3.10% - Synchrony Bank 60 Month CD |
| 1.00% | 1-year CD | 2.50% - Synchrony Bank 12 Month CD |
| 0.05% | Savings |
DFCU Financial is headquartered in Dearborn and is the 2nd largest credit union in the state of Michigan. It is also the 38th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1936 and as of June of 2018, it had grown to 385 employees and 227,475 members at 29 locations. DFCU Financial's CD rates are 11% higher than the national average, and it has an A health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in DFCU Financial is open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Joining The Henry Ford Museum ($60 annual fee) also qualifies for Credit Union membership, but if that option is used, joining DFCU Financial must be done in-branch.
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Great experience
I was a member of the credit union for 20 years. I lived in the area and where I worked they had a branch onsite so it could not have been easier to do my banking when needed at a branch office. I liked the feeling that it was not a faceless corporation in attitude, even though you know overall, they are businesses and need to make a profit to stay afloat. I found their fees and minimum balance requirements to be more reasonable than a bank. I liked that they were member owned, it felt like they looked out more for the members instead of just the bottom line. I never had a serious issue in my 20 years with them. My only problem at times would be the fact that since they were smaller than a large bank, finding a fee free ATM could be a challenge but I did find some close to my house. It just meant you needed to plan ahead a little bit more if you wanted to go out and have cash with you to avoid the transaction fees. I would still be a customer of theirs if I lived in the area. I had to move out of the area, so it just wasn't a good option for me anymore since I could not get to an ATM or branch office easily. I would recommend using this credit union as I am sure that since the time I have been a customer, they have only improved on their services.
Good credit union
The staff was always polite and made themselves readily available to answer any questions I had. I was provided with much better interest rates going through DFCU.
Don't choose banks, choose a credit union
I've been with this credit union for at least 5 years now. I love the amount of services this credit union provides. Also, since this is not a bank owned by shareholders, we, as members, get a dividend at the end of the year: $50 minimum and more if you have more interactions with them (i.e. mortgages, loans, etc). The customer service reps have always been helpful and the tellers are quick and accurate with the transactions. ATMs are 24/7, making it very convenient for me to get cash after the lobby/office closes. Loan rates and fees are much better than banks, I don't know why anyone would choose a privately owned bank over a credit union.
DFCU Financial
DFCU is a terrific credit union in southeast Michigan, which I highly recommend. Transactions are easy, staff have always been extremely helpful. This institution offers a wide range of loan products as well. In each of the past few years, a member dividend has been paid in January. The amount has been based on an average of deposits over the preceding year, but is always at least $50 for every member. I have been a member of this credit union for over 30 years, and cannot say enough positive things about it.
Dearborn Federal Credit Union Review
Though my parents have had dealings with them all their lives, I didn't until I needed a car loan. They were easy to deal with and did everything in a timely manner. I had to open up a savings account with them in order for my loan to be approved (which I didn't care for in the beginning) but soon enjoyed it after they started giving a $50 bonus at the end of the year for the first two years. Unfortunately they don't have this service anymore. Their statements are very clear and I've only called them once for clarification and they were very courteous and helpful.
Dearborn Financial Credit Union, a satisfactory place to bank.
My credit union as a whole has usually always provided a satisfactory experience. It is on the smaller side so you typically get the feeling that you are important to them. The customer service is always top notch. They tend to err on the side of caution when fraudulent activity is suspected. This has been both a good and bad thing. On one occasion it prevented some one whom had stolen my debit card information from racking up almost $500 in purchases. On another occasion it caused me to have to make a call to my bank in order for me to purchase my family's groceries. We also had an experience a few years ago where our account was hacked and $150 was stolen. There was paperwork that we needed to fill out to get the money back (a very outdated process in my opinion), that we were never told about when we contacted customer service. This delayed us getting our money back for about 6 weeks. These however, were our only negative experiences. Otherwise we have been pleased with our credit union.
A former member's opinion
When I lived in Michigan, I was a member of the Dearborn Federal Credit Union, and I was satisfied with my banking needs. They were a decent group and would employ profits sharing annually to all of their members. I was disappointed with their online site, and the difficulty in getting to their customer service. Their limited number of branches and ATMs made withdrawing cash without fees, or having to purchase something I didn't need to get cashback, difficult. I am no longer a member.
STAY AWAY!!
It does NOT make you feel comfortable AT ALL when you speak to a bank MANAGER and she tells you at first your account doesn't exist!! Also, I had deposited CASH yet was denied access to these funds for 5 days even though after calling them all day long they told me my money was definitely back in my account. I needed this money to live on and to get my dog's lifelong meds for a life threatening condition. I had NO other money. They didn't care! Also they had told me my deposit was made at a foreign atm. NOT true. It was deposited at my branch location. They ALSO told me I had deposited after 7:30pm when it was ACTUALLY between 3pm-3:30pm. I have never had such a horrid experience with a bank in my life! STAY AWAY!!
Data as of Q2 2018
Learn why bank health mattersHealth Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 61844 |
| Year Chartered | 1936 |
| Employees | 385 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 1.46% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 14.48% |
| Annual Interest Income | $56.2MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q2 2018vs Q2 2017 | $4.71B$4.60B |
| Loans | Q2 2018vs Q2 2017 | $1.04B$1.05B |
| Deposits | Q2 2018vs Q2 2017 | $4.19B$4.06B |
| Equity Capital | Q2 2018vs Q2 2017 | $476.9MM$498.7MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q2 2018vs Q2 2017 | $7.5MM$8.1MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q2 2018vs Q2 2017 | $4.9MM$2.9MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q2 2018vs Q2 2017 | $387.00K$474.00K |
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DFCU Financial Savings Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30%* | $100k* | - | Business Savings | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.05% → Up to $2.5k | 0.10% → $2.5k - $25k | 0.15% → $25k - $50k | 0.20% → $50k - $100k | |||||
| 0.05% | - | - | Savings Account | ||
| 0.05% | - | - | Holiday Savings Account | ||
| 0.05% | - | - | Special Savings Account | ||
| 0.05% | - | - | IRA Savings | ||
DFCU Financial Money Market Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.30%* | $100k* | - | Insured Money Market Account | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.05% → Up to $2.5k | 0.10% → $2.5k - $25k | 0.15% → $25k - $50k | 0.20% → $50k - $100k | |||||
DFCU Financial Checking Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10%* | $50k* | - | Interest Checking Plus | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.05% → Up to $50k | |||||
| 0.10%* | $50k* | - | Business Interest Checking Plus | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.05% → Up to $50k | |||||
DFCU Financial CD Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50%* | $100k* | - | 5 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.80% → $1k - $25k | 0.90% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 1.30%* | $100k* | - | 3 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.40% → $1k - $25k | 0.45% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 1.10%* | $100k* | - | 2 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.35% → $1k - $25k | 0.40% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 1.00%* | $100k* | - | 1 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.25% → $1k - $25k | 0.30% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 1.00%* | $100k* | - | Business 5 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.80% → $1k - $25k | 0.90% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.60%* | $100k* | - | Business 3 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.40% → $1k - $25k | 0.45% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.50%* | $100k* | - | Business 2 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.35% → $1k - $25k | 0.40% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.35%* | $100k* | - | Business 1 Year Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.25% → $1k - $25k | 0.30% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.30%* | $100k* | - | 6 Month Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.20% → $1k - $25k | 0.25% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.30%* | $100k* | - | Business 6 Month Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.20% → $1k - $25k | 0.25% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.25%* | $100k* | - | 3 Month Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.15% → $1k - $25k | 0.20% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.25%* | $100k* | - | Business 3 Month Share Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.15% → $1k - $25k | 0.20% → $25k - $100k | |||||
DFCU Financial IRA Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.50%* | $100k* | - | 5 Year IRA Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.80% → $1k - $25k | 0.90% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 1.30%* | $100k* | - | 3 Year IRA Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.40% → $1k - $25k | 0.45% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 1.10%* | $100k* | - | 2 Year IRA Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.35% → $1k - $25k | 0.40% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 1.00%* | $100k* | - | 1 Year IRA Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.25% → $1k - $25k | 0.30% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.30%* | $100k* | - | 6 Month IRA Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.20% → $1k - $25k | 0.25% → $25k - $100k | |||||
| 0.25%* | $100k* | - | 3 Month IRA Certificate | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.15% → $1k - $25k | 0.20% → $25k - $100k | |||||
