Sound Credit Union is headquartered in Tacoma and is the 8th largest credit union in the state of Washington. It is also the 193rd largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1940 and as of December of 2018, it had grown to 289 employees and 126,546 members at 24 locations. Sound Credit Union's money market rates are 3X the national average, and it boasts an A+ health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Membership in Sound Credit Union is open to individuals who work, live, or attend school in the state of Washington. Employees of more than 30 Select Employer Groups also qualify, as do direct relatives of membership-eligible individuals.
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Happy Long Time Members!
We have been members of Sound Credit Union since 1991. From day one, we've been happy with our experience. They have some of the best loan rates around and our checking account is free. The service has always been great. We really like the updated website and the information we're looking for is easy to find. Their online banking and bill pay is user friendly making our account accessible 24/7. We look forward to many more happy years.....and thank you for making our banking experience a good one!
Learning To Like
My credit union mereged with Sound, and at first it was rough, and I did not like it. Things have gotten better, and there has been no reason to consider switching banks lately. I have had experience with bad banks, but thankfully Sound is not one of them.
Sound Credit Union
NEVER had such a bad time with a financial institution in my life! God help you if your spouse passes away unexpectedly and your accounts are at sound. They freeze all accounts so you have NO access to ANY of your money until they are PAID IN FULL. They could care less you have just had a tragic loss in your life. Nope...they freeze your checking account so you cannot possibly pay your bills. Then they charge you late fees for not paying! They finally took their loan payment out of my account and charged me a late fee the same day! Way to go Sound!
Switched to Sound Credit Union
After being dissatisfied with my bank in Kansas for several years I made a switch to Sound Credit Union, one of the local credit unions in the Washington State area. The minimum deposit was around $75; I was required to open a Savings Account along with my Checking Account.
As far as general teller services go, the credit union is great. Everyone is helpful and even willing to negotiate issues like overdraft fees and fraud-related account problems. I get seen almost instantly every time I walk in, and their online system, while standard, works just as well as any out there. Also, their overdraft protection system is very consumer-friendly - rather than charging you $35, $40, or more for a single overdraft to your checking account, there's only a small $5 fee to withdraw what's needed from savings as backup. This adds up over time, for for little accounting mistakes it's a huge saving grace. If the money truly isn't available they also forgive one overdraft per year. They also offer the usual deal where you get $100 for switching after so many direct deposits.
The biggest downside I can think of is their ATM services. The main branch in Downtown Tacoma is way behind the times - The ATM there doesn't even accept check or cash deposits! This means if I -must- do something on a Sunday or similar, I can't. There's also a monthly fee for checking if you don't maintain at least $25 in your savings account, which is rough if you're very low-income. There's also a monthly transfer limit, which is a little annoying - I have to head out to an ATM every time I want to transfer between checkings and savings.
Overall, I'd recommend Sound if you want something small, considerate, and local and don't need all the bells and whistles of an account with a big national bank.
Health Grade Components
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 66331 |
| Year Chartered | 1940 |
| Employees | 289 |
| Primary Regulator | |
| Profit Margin | |
|---|---|
| Return on Assets - YTD | 1.38% |
| Return on Equity - YTD | 10.38% |
| Annual Interest Income | $56.6MM |
| Assets and Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Assets | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.53B$1.46B |
| Loans | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.19B$1.09B |
| Deposits | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.31B$1.25B |
| Equity Capital | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $203.3MM$182.3MM |
| Loan Loss Allowance | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $7.7MM$7.4MM |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $1.3MM$2.5MM |
| Real Estate Owned | Q4 2018vs Q4 2017 | $0$0 |
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* The APY shown varies based on the deposit amount. Expand the listing to see APYs for other deposit amounts.
Sound Credit Union Savings Account Rates
Sound Credit Union Money Market Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.26%* | $100k* | - | High-Yield Money Market | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 1.01% → Up to $100k | |||||
| 1.26%* | $100k* | - | Business High-Yield Money Market | ||
| OTHER TIERS: 1.01% → Up to $100k | |||||
Sound Credit Union Checking Account Rates
Sound Credit Union CD Rates
Sound Credit Union IRA Rates
| APY | MIN | MAX | ACCOUNT NAME | VIEW DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.74% | $1k | - | 60 Month IRA | |
| 2.38% | $1k | - | 36 Month IRA | |
| 2.22% | $1k | - | 24 Month IRA | |
| 1.97% | $1k | - | 18 Month IRA | |
| 1.82% | $1k | - | 12 Month IRA |
