NASA Federal Credit Union is headquartered in Upper Marlboro and is the 3rd largest credit union in the state of Maryland. It is also the 95th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1949 and as of September of 2019, it had grown to 303 employees and 169,437 members at 12 locations. NASA Federal Credit Union's money market rates are 3X the national average, and it has an A health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in NASA Federal Credit Union is open to anyone through a complimentary membership to the National Space Society. Membership is also open to employees or retirees of NASA Headquarters or any NASA Center or Facility or NAS, employees or members of NASA Federal Credit Union partner companies or associations.
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Related Posts
7/1 - NASA FCU Drops Rate Specials Again
6/8 - NASA Federal Credit Union Adds 9-Month CD Special, 2.60% APY
6/2 - 9-Month CD, 2.60% APY, $10,000
4/1 - NASA Rate Drops Continue
3/1 - The Party's Over
2/1 - NASA Federal Credit Union Brings Back 15-Month CD Special, 3.20% APY
9/3 - NASA Federal Credit Union Offers Top Rate 15-Month CD
9/1 - Raised Rates For Certificates
9/1 - 15 Month CD @ 3.25%
7/30 - $125 Bonus For Premier Echecking Account With DD Or Billpay+ And Estatement
7/3 - NASA FCU 15-Month Special 2.50%
4/2 - 2.25% 11 Month CD Has Expired
2/15 - 2.25% 11 Month CD
2/15 - NASA FCU Adds 11-Month Share Certificate Special
2/15 - 11-Month CD
1/2 - NASA FCU Boosts Rates On 49- and 15-Month Certificate Specials
1/1 - NASA FCU Hikes 49-Month And 15-Month Certificate Rates
4/1 - 49-Month CD 2.25% APY, Limited Time Offer.
2/14 - EWP Increased On New Cds At NASA Federal Credit Union
10/19/16 - NASA FCU Offers Limited-Time 15-Month CD Rate Increase
7/6/16 - 49-Month Special Drops To 2.00%
6/2/16 - NASA FCU Increases 49-month CD Special Rate
6/1/16 - Rate Increase On 49-Month CD
3/7/16 - NASA FCU 49 Month CD Rate Drop.
1/3/16 - NASA FCU Raises Rate On Competitive 49-Month CD Special
1/1/16 - 49 Month Share Certificate Yield Increase
1/6/15 - NASA FCU Offers Nationally Available Top Rate 15- and 49-month CDs
10/27/14 - NASA Federal Credit Union Improves Its CD Terms Document
8/14/14 - Why You Should Always Read Account Disclosures
7/4/14 - 49-Month 2.25% CD Special Offer Extended
6/3/14 - Higher Special CD Rates at NASA Federal Credit Union
3/1/14 - 49-Month CD Special
2/20/14 - 2% 49 Month Cd Nasa CU
2/10/14 - 49-Month CD Special with a Top Rate at NASA FCU - Easy Membership
10/4/09 - 2.20% 18-Month CD at NASA Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
9/1/09 - 3.50% 55-Month CD & 2.25% 18-Month CD at NASA Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
7/26/09 - 4.00% 50-Month CD at NASA Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
2/2/09 - 3.50% 18-Month CD at NASA Federal Credit Union - Easy Membership
9/1/08 - 4.25% 11-Month CD at NASA FCU - Easy Membership
8/1/08 - 4.00% 11-Month CD at NASA FCU - Easy Membership
6/1/08 - 5.00% 55-Month CD at NASA FCU - Easy Membership
5/13/08 - $175 New Checking Account and Credit Card Offer at NASA FCU (Easy Membership)
5/13/08 - 5.65% 7-Month CD at NASA FCU (Open to All)
11/3/07 - 5.25% 10-Month / 5.15% 5-Month CD at NASA FCU (Open to All)
4/30/07 - 5.80% 7-Month CD at NASA FCU (Open to All)
4/6/07 - 5.50% 5-Month / 5.50% 15-Month CD at NASA FCU
3/1/07 - 5.75% IRA CD / 5.50% 15-Month CD at NASA FCU
11/17/06 - 5.80% 7-Month CD at Credit Union Open to All (NASA FCU)
10/14/06 - 6.00% 7-Month CD at a Credit Union Open to All (NASA FCU).
10/6/06 - 5.75% 9-Month CD at NASA FCU - $100K (Open To All)
Take A Deep Breath Before You Start
The process to become a member and to open an account was long but once open it was easy to fund.
Wired funds posted in less than 24 hours.
2 minute phone call to buy 15 mo. 3.25% CD.
In retrospect, I am happy to jump through a few hoops to insure that my account is secure and that the bank isn't allowing any funny-business.
I feel like I am in good company (naIve as it may sound.) Feeling Happy!
2nd wire transfer posted approximately 3 hours after it was sent.
Opened 15 Mo CD
Went to their website, filled out application. 2 days later received email Status as Approved. Interest compounds monthly.
Had to call to get my Account number and asked it there was a Maximum I could deposit. No can put in as much as I want. Wired in money. My CU has free outdoing wire and NASA doesn't charge to receive wire. 2 hours later in my account. Called and told CSR to open my 15 month CD. All done. No Notary needed. They did have me scan and send in Driver's License and my Trust Certification copy. Easy. A+ CSR very nice.
Easy To Get CD Approved But Not To Fund
I was approved for the 15 mo. CD, yet I suppose I have to call to fund my CD, yet I called 3 times until they closed without an answer. :-(
Update, 6/23/19: The bank is open Saturday so I was able to get a hold of a Rep and was explained how to fund first the Savings account, wire transfer is the best option, and then call to fund CD. You have 10 days to fund CD. For the POD or Beneficiary, you have to download/print the Member Application, fill out, including Beneficiary, and return via email to: [email protected] . I don't think I will fund a CD if the Beneficiary is not established first, so I hope they can process it quickly otherwise I won't take my chances.
Check Accounts Are A Scam
They claim the "available balance" line on your account reflects your balance current to any pending, weekend, etc. all transfers basically. This is not my main account but the fact that with the transactions I do use this account for, at least once every few months I run into any overdraft issue (this time for $.58) because my actual balance is not what is shown online/on the app. Every time I speak with someone about this, they admit they cannot explain why and take the fault, but yet I'm left with the burden of NASAFCU's fault ($32 overdraft fee). If I wanted to be responsible for remembering all of my transactions, I would write checks instead of using online banking .. defeats the purpose entirely when your system is broken. Will certainly be leaving this credit union shortly... moving my wife and parents' accounts as well. Never have issues like this with Navy Federal and Tower Federal credit unions.
Data as of Q3 2019
Learn why bank health mattersHealth Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 6328 |
| Year Chartered | 1949 |
| Employees | 303 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 1.56% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 15.03% |
| Annual Interest Income | $105.8MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $2.81B$2.56B |
| Loans | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $2.12B$1.93B |
| Deposits | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $2.30B$2.13B |
| Equity Capital | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $289.3MM$248.9MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $25.4MM$25.5MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $16.8MM$17.2MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q3 2019vs Q3 2018 | $275.00K$820.00K |
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NASA Federal Credit Union Savings Account Rates
NASA Federal Credit Union Money Market Rates
NASA Federal Credit Union Checking Account Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.50% | - | - | Premier Preferred Checking Account | |
| 0.50% | - | - | Business Checking with Interest |
