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Great Lakes Credit Union


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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.54%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.20%
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3.6  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
3.80%
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4.3  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.30%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.46%
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4.0  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
3.70%
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4.3  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.50%
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4.1  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.39%
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3.6  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.25%
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3.7  / 5
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4.3  / 5
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Overview / Commentary
www.glcu.org
847-578-7000
1289
Bannockburn, IL 60015

Great Lakes Credit Union is headquartered in Bannockburn and is the 10th largest credit union in the state of Illinois. It is also the 314th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1938 and as of December of 2024, it had grown to 256 employees and 104,810 members at 20 locations. Great Lakes Credit Union has a B health rating.

Field of Membership Restrictions

Membership in Great Lakes Credit Union is open to anyone by choosing the "Not Listed-Let us help!" option in the online application. Membership is also open to the following groups: (1) those who live or work in the Illinois counties of Cook (west of Route 83), Dupage, Kane, Kendal, Lake, McHenry, Will, and Kenosha County, Wisconsin, (2) Federal government employees, including active and retired military members, (3) employees of Select Employer Groups. Membership requirements are listed in the credit union's online application.
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Health
B

Data as of Q4 2024

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Health Grade Components

Overall
NCUA #60238
Year Chartered1938
Employees256
Primary Regulator
Profit Margin
Return on Assets - YTD-0.21%
Return on Equity - YTD-3.28%
Annual Interest Income$67.7MM
Assets and Liabilities
AssetsQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$1.49B$1.32B
LoansQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$1.17B$1.06B
DepositsQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$1.22B$1B
Equity CapitalQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$96.1MM$92.1MM
Loan Loss AllowanceQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$8.8MM$10MM
Unbacked Noncurrent LoansQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$12.8MM$4MM
Real Estate OwnedQ4 2024vs Q4 2023$152K$0
TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.54%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
Peak Bank
Envision High Yield Savings
See Offer
Sponsored Note: Member FDIC: Insured up to $250,000. $100 Deposit Earns Interest Immediately.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.20%
Our Rating
3.6  / 5
Jenius Bank
Jenius Savings Account
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Sponsored Note: FDIC Insured. No fees or minimums. 24/7 U.S-based support.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
See Offer
Sponsored Note: Earn up to 3.80% APY and up to $300 with direct deposit. Members can unlock our highest savings rate with direct deposit OR by depositing $5,000 or more every 30 days. Terms Apply. Member FDIC
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.30%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
CIT Bank
Platinum Savings
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Sponsored Note: Get up to a $300 Cash Bonus. FDIC Insured. See site for details.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.46%
Our Rating
4.0  / 5
Vio Bank
Cornerstone Money Market
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Sponsored Note: Interest is compounded daily, growing your money fast
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
3.70%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
American Express®
High Yield Savings Account
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Sponsored Note: Interest compounds daily, deposited monthly
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.50%
Our Rating
4.1  / 5
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Sponsored Note: You must deposit at least $5,000 to open your account. Member FDIC
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.39%
Our Rating
3.6  / 5
Valley National Bank
High-Yield Savings Account Via Raisin
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Sponsored Note: Valley National Bank, Member FDIC. $1 minimum, with no fees to open and maintain through Raisin. $250 bonus for new customers with a minimum deposit of $25,000 with promo code GET250.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 3/17/2025
4.25%
Our Rating
3.7  / 5
Sallie Mae Bank
14 Month High-Yield CD Via Raisin
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Member FDIC
Bonus Amount
up to $300
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
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Sponsored Note: Earn up to $300 with direct deposit, plus 2-day-early-pay. FDIC insured!
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