Schools Financial Credit Union
Schools Financial Credit Union is headquartered in Sacramento and is the 24th largest credit union in the state of California. It is also the 134th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1933 and as of December of 2019, it had grown to 301 employees and 159,881 members at 12 locations. Schools Financial Credit Union has an A+ health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in Schools Financial Credit Union is open to the following: (1) those who live, work, attend school or worship in Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yuba, Butte, Nevada, San Joaquin, Solano, Napa and Yolo counties in California; (2) employees or retirees of California public and licensed private schools; (3) mployees of the California School Boards Association; (4) active or lifetime members of the California Teachers Association; (5) students and Alumni Association members of California institutions of higher education.
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I Made The Change...
I was always on the fence when it came to credit unions, but about five years ago when I moved to the Roseville area for a teaching job I sought out Schools in order to help me secure a car loan. The people there were friendly, and I got all the support I could ask for. At the same time, I was a long time customer of a nationally recognized bank and did not have plans to change everything over to a new company at this point in my life. However, as banks continued to make changes that seemed less and less customer friendly, I decided this past year to make the change and do all my banking through Schools Credit Union. I wish I would done this five years ago! Their customer support is great...I called in one time when there was an error and I actually spoke with a real live person within seconds of making the call unlike my old bank where it took a whole bunch of buttons being pushed, transfers, holds, etc. Their website is great too, with everything right there easy to see with no hidden mumbo jumbo. On top of this, because of their relationship with other credit unions, I can go to a different one down the street from my house and take out cash for free, where before my bank was ten minutes farther away, and if I used anyone else I got assessed fees from both the ATM and my bank! Anyway, I am so glad I made the switch to Schools. I can't imagine going back to a mega-bank!
Stay Away From This Bank
They have a lot of annoying fees and expensive services compared to other banks. There are a lot of fees associated with their Bill Pay service, I would highly recommend against it. Direct deposit is the only safe way to get intrest from them.
Unexpected Funds Withdrawal And Fees For Billpay Service
Frustration in dealing with their BillPay service and their customer service afterward. Ripped up a billpay check and transferred the funds to another account, not knowing it was going to be withdrawn from my account EVEN IF THE PAYEE didn't cash it! Was charged not one, but TWO overdrawn fees, and had the customer service rep insist she could not remove those fees from the account because it was in the "Billpay Disclosure" that fees would be withdrawn from the account. She was unable to tell me where it said that (I'm sure it was in fine print somewhere). She was civil enough, but I nonetheless decided this was one unpredictable fee too many (there have been others) to be worth keeping my account here.
Cashier Check
I 've never heard of these people, a cashier check was deliver to my home for the amount of 2, 400.00 with note date or any kind of bank posted on it. I mean does stupid look written across my forehead. People are so full of scams i tore the check up. If you never had any dealings with these folks on the phone, DON'T FALL FOR IT. No one is giving away money FREE.
Health Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 68398 |
| Year Chartered | 1933 |
| Employees | 301 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 1.49% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 12.05% |
| Annual Interest Income | $71.4MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q4 2019vs Q4 2018 | $2.15B$1.99B |
| Loans | Q4 2019vs Q4 2018 | $1.64B$1.49B |
| Deposits | Q4 2019vs Q4 2018 | $1.86B$1.74B |
| Equity Capital | Q4 2019vs Q4 2018 | $265.7MM$229.1MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q4 2019vs Q4 2018 | $9.4MM$9.6MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q4 2019vs Q4 2018 | $4.2MM$4.4MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q4 2019vs Q4 2018 | $0$0 |
