Founders Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Lancaster and is the largest credit union in the state of South Carolina. It is also the 110th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1961 and as of September of 2019, it had grown to 694 employees and 223,495 members at 33 locations. Founders Federal Credit Union's CD rates are 96% higher than the national average, and it boasts an A+ health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in Founders Federal Credit Union is open to those who live, work, attend school or worship in Chester, Chesterfield, Laurens, or Union Counties in South Carolina, the towns of Wellford or Duncan, South Carolina, and select census tracts in Spartanburg, Cherokee, or York. Membership is also open to employees or retirees of International Paper (Laurens, SC) and over 200 Select Employer Groups.
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Excellent Service!
I've had an account with Founders for more than a decade. I appreciate the promotional CD offers, the Loyalty Dividend, and the high yield Loyalty account. My questions are always answered professionally and promptly whether by phone or secure e-mail. Their online banking is always easy to use and accurate. I hope to open more accounts with Founders!
Great Credit Union if you live in York/Lancaster SC
I have been a member at Founders for nearly 20 years, and I am very happy to say that they continue to impress with their suite of products. Specifically, I am extremely impressed with their CD products. Additionally, if you have a checking and savings account (which only require a $5.00 minimum), they give you loyalty dividend at the end of the year, regardless of the amount that you have in either account, which really blows me away in a time of ridiculous bank fees, they are heads and tails above any of the other banks I have looked at. Finally, even though they are a small institution, relatively speaking, they are on par technologically with the bigger banks as well, and have mobile check deposit to your checking and savings, as well as access to all of the other functions you would want via their app. Without hesitation I would highly recommend Founders Credit Union!
Small town bank, great service!
Founders Federal Credit Union is a small bank based in South Carolina, that has a few locations outside of South Carolina. They have great customer service, and unlike some smaller banks, they do an awesome job with their mobile banking, it is easy to use, and lets you do a lot of things like transfer money, view your mortgage, set up automatic bill payments, etc. I currently am enrolled in their savings, checking, and money marketing accounts. Also when I purchased a foreclosure, they were the only bank in the area that was willing to work with me and gave me a loan fairly hassle free. Founders has multiple atm's and offices located around my town, so it their is always once conveniently close by, no matter what part of town I'm in. I am quite pleased banking at my small local bank.
Customer Service
Customer Service needs work. I have been with Founders for more than 10 years now. I have a checking account, savings account, loyalty account, 2 loans, a credit card, three of my children have account under me; this all means nothing to Founders. Their customer service is horrible. They don’t care about their customers. Go to a different Credit union so you won’t invest your time into an union who doesn’t care about you!
Health Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 24063 |
| Year Chartered | 1961 |
| Employees | 694 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 1.5% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 10.89% |
| Annual Interest Income | $94.6MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $2.58B$2.34B |
| Loans | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $2.18B$1.96B |
| Deposits | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $2.09B$1.89B |
| Equity Capital | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $348.9MM$316.6MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $22.6MM$24.8MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $9.9MM$13.6MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $441.00K$507.00K |
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* The APY shown varies based on the deposit amount. Expand the listing to see APYs for other deposit amounts.
Founders Federal Credit Union Savings Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.38% | - | - | Loyalty Select | |
| 0.80% | $500 | - | Variable Rate IRA | |
| 0.25% | $5 | - | Share/Savings | |
| 0.25% | - | - | Christmas Club |
Founders Federal Credit Union Money Market Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.80%* | $50k* | - | Money Market Plus | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 0.60% → $1k - $25k | 0.70% → $25k - $50k | |||||
Founders Federal Credit Union Checking Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05% | - | - | Checking Account |
Founders Federal Credit Union CD Rates
Founders Federal Credit Union IRA Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.68% | $500 | - | 84 Month Loyalty IRA | |
| 3.39% | $500 | - | 84 Month IRA | |
| 3.14% | $500 | - | 60 Month IRA | |
| 2.88% | $500 | - | 48 Month IRA | |
| 2.63% | $500 | - | 36 Month IRA | |
| 2.37% | $500 | - | 24 Month IRA | |
| 1.86% | $500 | - | 12 Month IRA |
