Nusenda Credit Union is headquartered in Albuquerque and is the largest credit union in the state of New Mexico. It is also the 90th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1936 and as of March of 2025, it had grown to 901 employees and 283,446 members at 30 locations. Nusenda Credit Union's money market rates are 8X the national average, and it has a B+ health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in Nusenda Credit Union is open to all New Mexico residents by joining the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance ($35 membership fee). Membership is also open to those who live, work, worship, or attend school in the New Mexico counties of Dona Ana, Luna, Otero, Sierra, Socorro, Taos, or Valencia. (Membership requirements are listed in the credit union's online application)
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Overall Positive, But Current Rates Not Competitive
I've had Nusenda accounts for years but will be moving on:
1) personal savings account with bare minimum on deposit, just to have a safe deposit box costing a modest $15/year. I'll be moving out of the area and will have to settle with a new bank that charges $60/year for the same size box.
2) business checking account for a small LLC; as the business savings increased I put most in a 11 month CD with Nusenda at a decent rate. I am moving the checking account functions to a CFG Bank Money Manager account that is earning 4.37% interest, so I will invest the CD funds elsewhere when the CD matures and say goodbye to Nusenda.
They have consistently been polite when I have come in to access the safe deposit box, and I haven't had any difficulties using their website.
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This is the absolute worst "bank" in the world. Zero ethics and accountability. I work with banks everyday and I would rather work with B of A. Yes this local CU is worse than any bank I have ever worked with. They need investigated for their credit reporting practices. As well as truth in lending. Stay far away from them.
Data as of Q1 2025
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| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 948 |
| Year Chartered | 1936 |
| Employees | 901 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 0.3% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 3.41% |
| Annual Interest Income | $64.4MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q1 2025vs Q1 2024 | $4.71B$5.1B |
| Loans | Q1 2025vs Q1 2024 | $3.35B$3.19B |
| Deposits | Q1 2025vs Q1 2024 | $4.16B$3.99B |
| Equity Capital | Q1 2025vs Q1 2024 | $409.7MM$375.7MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q1 2025vs Q1 2024 | $33.8MM$28.5MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q1 2025vs Q1 2024 | $21.1MM$14.9MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q1 2025vs Q1 2024 | $0$0 |
