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With our new website, we’re excited to offer you a fresh design, expanded product details, enhanced financial guidance, and streamlined navigation. Explore, discover, and enjoy a better way to stay connected online with CU SoCal.

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Certificates

earn up to 3.00% APY

Soar money market

earn up to 3.50% APY

Auto loans

as low as 5.74% APR

Rewards Checking

Choose a checking account that pays rewards and provides identity restoration services. It's also the first step in qualifying for Rewards+, our Member loyalty program.

Why choose CU SoCal?

There’s a story behind every face, and its our purpose to get to know our Members and understand those stories. After all, there is more to you than a credit score, and your individual story matters to us. As a Member-focused credit union, we are on your side, and committed to providing an exceptional Member experience, every time.

2024 donations: $453,275.13

We believe in helping people in our community. That's why we donate hundreds of thousands of dollars to local charities every year.

How we give back
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Guiding your financial path

Rewards Checking

With Rewards Checking, you'll earn rewards points on debit card purchases and have powerful identify theft restoration protection.

Money Market Accounts

Need a great rate on your liquid funds with easy access? We have the answer with our standard Money Market and higher earning Soar Money Market.

Financial Resources

Take advantage of our free online library of courses, videos, and blog articles to help you achieve financial wellness.

Earn $50 when your friend joins CU SoCal

Refer and earn! More than 14,750 new Members have been referred to CU SoCal by family and friends since March 2021. 2

Join one of the fastest growing credit unions in Southern California

CU SoCal provides access to affordable credit and personal financial services, including checking accounts, savings accounts, share certificates, money market accounts, vehicle loans, personal loans, and mortgage loans—turning wishing and waiting into achieving and doing.

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    1. 1. APR=Annual Percentage Rate as low as 5.06%. This is an interest-only HELOC (10 years interest only), your payments cover only the interest, and your principal balance will not decrease. After this period, payments will include both principal and interest and may be higher. Offer available for new CU SoCal HELOCs or refinance existing HELOC. The introductory discounted rate 3.99% (intro rate) is fixed for the first 6 months. After the introductory rate period, your rate will adjust to the prime index plus a margin or 4.00%, whichever is higher, subject to a maximum rate of 16%. The promotional rate is not based on the index plus the applicable Margin. Intro 3.99% rate does not apply to subsequent credit limit increases or refinances. Minimum credit line amount to obtain promotional rate is $10,000 with a minimum required monthly payment $74.00. All closing cost are included in the loan except the appraisal fee which will be collected upfront. Borrow up to $250,000 at 80% loan to combined loan to value (CLTV) or up to $500,000 at 70% combined loan to value (CLTV). HELOC is only available on owner-occupied California properties including single-family residences, condominium and two to four-unit properties. Properties with construction work in progress may not be eligible. Borrower responsible for payment of property taxes and homeowner insurance. Fees may be required for a condominium certification, multi-unit property appraisal and changes to title holder. Not all applicants will qualify. Higher rates may apply depending on credit qualification. Maximum loan amount is subject to credit qualification and appraised property value. Promotional rate is effective November 18, 2024, and is subject to change without notice. Loan must fund within 30 days from application date. NMLS #454788.
    2. Promotion valid April 1, 2022 and is subject to change without notice. Referrer must be a CU SoCal Member. Valid only with new Members. New Members are deemed as a person 18 and older who has never been an owner of an account at CU SoCal. All new accounts will be veried by ChexSystems®, and are subject to approval and Membership eligibility. To qualify for the cash bonus, the referred new Member must open a checking account with a minimum monthly direct deposit of $750 or establish an auto or personal loan within 60 days from establishing Membership. $50 cash bonus will be credited to Member’s CU SoCal deposit account within 90 days from the date the referred Member established their Membership. Offer cannot be combined with other promotional offers and is subject to change without notice. Cash bonus may be subject to tax reporting, applicable 1099 may be provided for tax purposes. Offer subject to change without notice.
    3. Credit Union National Association (NCUA) Member Benefits Report.
    4. All credit requests and credit decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis, based on the Member’s needs, other federal or state assistance programs, and the Member’s overall ability to repay the loan obligation