Giving Back, Building Communities

Positive Community Impact

At State ECU, supporting our Members, employees, and communities is at the heart of what we do. Through our community giving initiatives, we strive to enhance financial wellness and make a lasting impact in the seven counties we serve and across New Mexico.

Support Where It Matters Most

Our giving efforts focus on making a difference in the areas that shape and strengthen our communities. Our key focus areas are:

  • Food Support: Ensuring our neighbors have access to nourishing meals.
  • Work Readiness Programs: Empowering individuals with the tools to succeed professionally.
  • Family and Youth Programs: Supporting growth and opportunities for the next generation.
  • Arts and Culture: Preserving and celebrating our vibrant local heritage.
  • Financial Wellness: Promoting financial literacy and empowerment.

View Guidelines

Submit a Sponsorship/Donation Request

Making a Real Difference

State ECU's community giving takes many forms:

  • Monetary Support: Donations and sponsorships for local causes.
  • In-Kind Contributions: School supplies, event materials, and more.
  • Volunteer Efforts: Employees give their time to uplift others.
  • Community Presence: Sharing financial resources and knowledge at events.
  • Partnerships: Collaborating with like-minded organizations to amplify our impact.

Highlights in the Community

From school events to local charity drives, we are proud to be active participants in the communities we serve.

  • Signature Events: SF Run Around and Children’s Miracle Network (CMN)
  • 2024 Impact Report

2024 Community Highlights

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Request Support for Your Organization

We are proud to assist 501(c)(3) organizations aligned with our philanthropic key focus areas. Review our guidelines and submit your application today.

Before You Apply:

  • Requests should be submitted at least 60 days in advance.
  • Organizations must operate within our service counties.
  • Alignment with one of our key focus areas is required.

Submit a Sponsorship/Donation Request

Shared Space for the Community

Our State ECU Community & Culture Room is a versatile and inclusive space located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It is designed to host a wide variety of events, seminars, and trainings for our partner organizations in the communities we serve. If you are looking for a space to host your next event, please review our room guidelines.

Room Prioritization:

  • Internal State ECU Use
  • Credit Union Industry Events
  • Non-Profit Partnerships

Submit a Room Request

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State Employees Credit Union is committed to supporting people helping people.

Together, we can uplift and strengthen our communities for a better tomorrow. For more information on community engagement and impact, email [email protected]

 

Advantage+ Money Market

BALANCE RATE APY BONUS RATE4
$100,000 minimum balance 2.45% 2.50% 3.00%

4Advantage+ Money Market Rate Bonus Conditions

  • Active Checking Account +0.10%
  • Full Direct Deposit +0.10%
  • Active SECU Credit Card +0.10%
  • Active Consumer Loan +0.10%
  • Current Mortgage +0.10%
AUTO LOANS TERM INTEREST RATE APR (AS LOW AS)
Promotional Rate 84 Month 3.99%**
New Vehicle  (2023 - 2027) 66 Month 5.39%
New Vehicle (Cost over $15,000) 75 Month 5.49%
New Vehicle (Cost over $25,000) 84 Month 6.29%
Used Vehicle Max Mileage 65K (2019-2022) 84 month 6.43%
Used Vehicle (2018 and older) 75 Month 6.63%

Must add 1% to vehicles >100k miles
Must use J.D. Power retail on new 2023 models

*Floor rate of 4.50% APR (Annual Percentage Rate), max term 84 months. Interest APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is listed “as low as.” Rates are subject to change without notice. Approval subject to creditworthiness.

** Floor rate of 3.99% APR (Annual Percentage Rate) max term 84 months. Existing State ECU auto loans are not eligible. Minimum of $10,000. On approved credit, rates, terms, and eligibility are based on creditworthiness and other qualifications. Expires August 31, 2026.

AUTO LOANS TERM INTEREST RATE APR (AS LOW AS)
New Vehicle 
(2019 - 2022)		 66 Month 2.69%
New Vehicle (Cost over $15,000) 75 Month 2.99%
New Vehicle 
(Cost over $25,000)		 84 Month 3.09%
Used Vehicle 
(2015 - 2018)		 72 Month 3.24%
Used Vehicle 
(2014 and older)		 60 Month 3.74%

 

Must add 1% to vehicles >100k miles

Must use J.D. Power retail on new 2019 models

Business Money Manager

BALANCE RATE APY
$0 - $9,999.99 0.10% 0.10%
$10,000 - $49,999.99 0.20% 0.20%
$50,000 - $249,999.99 0.30% 0.30%
$250,000 - $499,999.99 0.35% 0.35%
$500,000 and above 0.45% 0.45%

Business Money Market

BALANCE RATE APY
$0 - $9,999.99 0.15% 0.15%
$10,000 - $49,999.99 1.75% 1.75%
$50,000 - $249,999.99 2.00% 2.00%
$250,000 - $499,999.99 2.25% 2.25%
$500,000 and above 2.50% 2.50%

Credit Cards

CREDIT CARDS TERM APR
Visa Platinum Non-variable Rate 7.50%
Visa Gold Non-variable Rate 9.25%
Visa Classic Non-variable Rate 12.50%

First Mortgage Loans

TERM MAXIMUM AMOUNT FINANCED APR RATE
30 year (fixed) 80% loan to value Call for rate 800.983.7328
30 year with 10 year call 85% loan to value Call for rate 800.983.7328
15 year (fixed) 80% loan to value 6.166% 6.00%

^APR is based on $100,000 loan amount and a Loan Origination Fee of 1% plus a $50 Doc Prep Fee and $19 Flood Certification Fee. Minimum loan amount $10,000. 0.10% rate reduction on all Mortgage Loans with an existing State Employees Checking Account with State ECU. 0.15% rate reduction when signed up for Automatic Debit of payments. Rate and APR includes auto debit and State ECU checking account discounts. Rates start at listed percentages. Rates are subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. OAC

Home Equity Line of Credit

TERM MAXIMUM AMOUNT FINANCED APR RATE
30 year (10 year draw) 80% combined loan to value 6.76% 6.75% variable rate

Floor rate of 6.00%. Document preparation fee of $200.00. Minimum loan amount $10,000.00 Interest only payment.

NMLS# 402473. Equal Opportunity Lender. We do business in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Law and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Available for primary and second single-family homes. 10-year draw with interest-only payments, followed by up-to 20-year repayment period. You can borrow up-to 90% of your home’s maximum loan to Value (LTV), with a maximum loan amount of $250,000. Rates subject to change after loan is funded. 

Individual Retirement Accounts

TYPE RATE APY MINIMUM BALANCE
Traditional 0.40% 0.40% $0
Roth 0.40% 0.40% $0

Kasasa Cash*

BALANCE RATE APY
Balances up to $50,000 1.53% 1.55%
Balances over $50,000 0.30% 1.55% to 0.72%
All balances if qualifications are not met 0.05% 0.05%

Qualifications

To earn your rewards, just do the following transactions and activities in your Kasasa Cash® account during each Monthly Qualification Cycle:

  • Have at least 1 direct deposit or ACH debit transactions post and settle
  • Have at least 10 debit card purchases post and settle
  • Be enrolled in and agree to receive eStatements
  • Be enrolled in and log into online banking

And if you don’t meet these qualifications, don’t worry. Your account is still free. You’ll also still earn our base dividend rate — and you can get right back to earning your full rewards the very next cycle that you qualify.

Kasasa Cash*

BALANCE RATE APY
Balances up to $50,000 1.10% 1.10%
Balances over $50,000 0.30% 1.10% to 0.57%
All balances if qualifications are not met 0.05% 0.05%

Qualifications

To earn your rewards, just do the following transactions and activities in your Kasasa Cash® account during each Monthly Qualification Cycle:

  • Have at least 1 direct deposit or ACH debit transactions post and settle
  • Have at least 10 debit card purchases post and settle
  • Be enrolled in and agree to receive eStatements
  • Be enrolled in and log into online banking

And if you don’t meet these qualifications, don’t worry. Your account is still free. You’ll also still earn our base dividend rate — and you can get right back to earning your full rewards the very next cycle that you qualify.

Kasasa Saver*

BALANCE RATE APY
Balances up to $50,000 0.60% 0.60%
Balances over $50,000 0.30% 0.60% to 0.40%
All balances if qualifications are not met 0.05% 0.05%

Qualifications

Qualifying for your Kasasa Cash® or Kasasa Cash Back® rewards automatically qualifies you for the highest Kasasa Saver® rate too. To earn your rewards just do the following transactions and activities in your Kasasa Cash or Kasasa Cash Back account during each Monthly Qualification Cycle: 

  • Have at least 1 direct deposit or ACH debit transactions post and settle
  • Have at least 10 debit card purchases post and settle
  • Be enrolled in and agree to receive eStatements
  • Be enrolled in and log into online banking

And if you don’t meet these qualifications, don’t worry. Your Kasasa accounts are still free. You’ll also earn our base dividend rate on Kasasa Saver — and you can get right back to earning your full rewards the very next cycle that you qualify.

Money Manager

BALANCE RATE APY
$1,000 - $9,999 0.10% 0.10%
$10,000 - $24,999 0.15% 0.15%
$25,000 - $49,999 0.20% 0.20%
Over $50,000 0.30% 0.30%

Money Market

BALANCE RATE APY
$0 - $9,999 0.15% 0.15%
$10,000 - $49,999 1.75% 1.75%
$50,000 - $249,999 2.00% 2.00%
$250,000 and above 2.25% 2.25%

R.V. and Power Sport Loans

RECREATION LOANS MAX TERM APR (AS LOW AS)
New RV/Trailer/Tractor Loans (2025 - 2027) (Cost over $40,000) 180 Month 8.74%
New RV/Trailer/Tractor Loans (2025 - 2027) (Cost under $40,000) 144 Month 8.74%
Used RV/Trailer/Tractor Loans (2020 - 2024) 144 Month 9.24%
Used RV/Trailer/Tractor Loans (2017 - 2019) 120 Month 9.74%
New Motorcycle/Boat Loans (2025 - 2027) (Cost over $20,000) 84 Month 7.74%
Used Motorcycle/Boat Loans (2020 - 2024) (Cost under $20,000) 75 Month 7.99%
Used Motorcycle/Boat Loans (2020 - 2024) 84 Month 8.24%
Used Motorcycle/Boat Loans (2015 - 2019) 66 Month 9.74%

Interest APR (Annual Percentage Rate) is listed “as low as.” Rates are subject to change without notice. Approval subject to creditworthiness. Rates shown are for illustration and should be confirmed against the current published rate sheet prior to publishing.

Savings Accounts

ACCOUNT RATE APY BALANCE REQUIRED MINIMUM BALANCE TO EARN DIVIDENDS
Member Savings 0.15% 0.15% $5 $300
Special Savings 0.15% 0.15% $0 $300
Club Accounts 0.15% 0.15% $0 $300
Uniform Gift to Minor Account 0.15% 0.15% $0 $300
Certificate Builder 0.30% 0.30% $25 $25

Second Mortgage Loans

TERM MAXIMUM AMOUNT FINANCED APR RATE
20 year - 10 year call 80% combined loan to value 7.78%** 7.63%
10 year - fixed 90% combined loan to value 7.386%** 7.13%
10 year - fixed 80% combined loan to value 7.135%** 6.88%

** APR based on $50,000 and a Loan Origination Fee of 1%, plus a $50 Doc Prep Fee and $19 Flood Certification Fee. 0.10% rate reduction on all Mortgage Loans with an existing State Employees Checking Account with State ECU. 0.15% rate reduction when signed up for Automatic Debt of payments. Rate and APR includes auto debit and State ECU checking account discounts. Rates start at listed percentages. Rates are subject to change without notice. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. OAC

Secured Loans

OTHER SECURED LOANS TERM APR (AS LOW AS)
Share Secured 60 Month 2.00% over Account
Certificate Secured Maturity Date of CD 2.00% over Certificate Rate

Share Certificates

TERM MINIMUM BALANCE RATE APY BONUS RATE4 EARLY WITHDRAWAL PENALTY
6 Month $1,000 4.426% 4.50% 5.00% 90 Days Interest
12 Month $500 3.21% 3.25% 3.75% 90 Days Interest
24 Month1 $1,000 2.72% 2.75% 3.25% 180 Days Interest
36 Month1 $1,000 2.87% 2.90% 3.40% 180 Days Interest
48 Month2 $1,000 2.97% 3.00% 3.50% 270 Days Interest
60 Month2 $1,000 3.06% 3.10% 3.60% 270 Days Interest

 

Quarterly Dividends.

¹Dividend Transfer

²Dividend Transfer and Rising Rate Option Available

For Rising Rate Share Certificate accounts, the dividend rate and APY for your account may, at your option, change once during the original term of your certificate to the current rate being offered on certificates with the same term at the time your Rising Rate option is exercised. The Rising Rate option is only available on certificate accounts with terms of 48 or 60 months and is not available during any renewal term.

4Share Certificate Rate Bonus Conditions

  • Active Checking Account +0.10%
  • Full Direct Deposit +0.10%
  • Active SECU Credit Card +0.10%
  • Active Consumer Loan +0.10%
  • Current Mortgage +0.10%

Share Certificates

TERM MINIMUM BALANCE RATE APY EARLY WITHDRAWAL PENALTY
6 Month $1,000 1.50% 1.51% 90 Days Interest
7 Month $1,000 3.00% 3.03% 90 Days Interest
12 Month $500 1.65% 1.66% 90 Days Interest
15 Month $1,000 2.00% 2.02% 90 Days Interest
24 Month1 $1,000 2.10% 2.12% 180 Days Interest
36 Month1 $1,000 2.20% 2.22% 180 Days Interest
48 Month2 $1,000 2.30% 2.32% 270 Days Interest
60 Month2 $1,000 2.40% 2.42% 270 Days Interest

 

Quarterly Dividends.

¹Dividend Transfer

²Dividend Transfer and Rising Rate Option Available

For Rising Rate Share Certificate accounts, the dividend rate and APY for your account may, at your option, change once during the original term of your certificate to the current rate being offered on certificates with the same term at the time your Rising Rate option is exercised. The Rising Rate option is only available on certificate accounts with terms of 48 or 60 months and is not available during any renewal term.

Share Certificate Rate Bonus Conditions

  • Active Checking Account +0.10%
  • Full Direct Deposit +0.10%
  • Active SECU Credit Card +0.10%
  • Active Consumer Loan +0.10%
  • Current Mortgage +0.10%

Share Certificates

TERM MINIMUM BALANCE RATE APY BONUS RATE4 EARLY WITHDRAWAL PENALTY
6 Month $1,000 3.05% 3.10% 3.60% 90 Days Interest
12 Month $500 3.00% 3.05% 3.55% 90 Days Interest
24 Month1 $1,000 2.72% 2.75% 3.25% 180 Days Interest
36 Month1 $1,000 2.55% 2.57% 3.07% 180 Days Interest
48 Month2 $1,000 2.35% 2.37% 2.87% 270 Days Interest
60 Month2 $1,000 2.57% 2.60% 3.10% 270 Days Interest

Quarterly Dividends.

¹Dividend Transfer

²Dividend Transfer and Rising Rate Option Available

For Rising Rate Share Certificate accounts, the dividend rate and APY for your account may, at your option, change once during the original term of your certificate to the current rate being offered on certificates with the same term at the time your Rising Rate option is exercised. The Rising Rate option is only available on certificate accounts with terms of 48 or 60 months and is not available during any renewal term.

4Share Certificate Rate Bonus Conditions

  • Active Checking Account +0.10%
  • Full Direct Deposit +0.10%
  • Active SECU Credit Card +0.10%
  • Active Consumer Loan +0.10%
  • Current Mortgage +0.10%

Unsecured Loans

UNSECURED LOANS TERM APR
Signature Loans 36 Month 10.74%
Line of Credit Revolving 10.74%