HOME GROWN AUTO LOANS.
Whether you’re looking for a new car, used car, family car, or your dream car — we’ve got an auto loan for you. At State ECU, our local, experienced staff is ready to help you along your car buying journey with local decisions, personalized support, and some of the best rates you’ll find in New Mexico.
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UNLOCK THE BENEFITS OF A STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION AUTO LOAN
Our credit union auto loans are designed with you in mind. We offer competitive rates and flexible terms to fit any budget, so you can get behind the wheel and explore New Mexico in style! Plus, applying is a breeze with our secure online application. Apply in just minutes, whether you're at home planning your next adventure or on the go.
- Buy new or used
- Borrow up to 100% of vehicle’s value
- Save with a competitive rate
- Variety of terms available (up to 84 months)
- Pre-approval available
- Affordable payments
- Convenient automatic payment options
- No prepayment penalty
- No processing fees
- Easy application process
- Friendly and convenient service
- Decisions made here in New Mexico
- Apply online from the comfort of your home
We’re proud to serve the people of New Mexico and are here to help you secure an auto loan so you can hit the road with confidence.
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Plus, enjoy the extra savings with our Membership Benefits
We’re all about seeing our New Mexico communities thrive, and that includes you and your family. As a token of our appreciation for choosing us as your trusted financial partner, we want to help you save even more on your auto loan. Keep more money in your pockets and save on interest with our relationship discount rates:
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Up to 0.70% off of your loan rate
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0.25% rate discount for auto pay
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0.10% rate discount with Kasasa Checking Account
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0.10% rate discount on applicable loans
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GAP protection available
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Extended warranties available
Dealer Vehicles
Get the facts before you buy. State ECU's Autosmart tool lets you browse local dealer inventory and see which new and used vehicles are priced fairly. With our price analysis, you can be confident that you're getting the best deal, or you can use that information to negotiate.
Auto Loan FAQs
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Why should I use a credit union for a car loan?
In general, credit unions offer better rates, terms, and conditions for auto loans than other financial institutions. That is because credit unions are not-for-profit, which means that we don’t exist to spin a profit for shareholders, we reinvest our profits to offer you lower loan rates, better earnings on deposits, and fewer fees.
At State ECU, our priority is to build a brighter future together. When you join us, you get a team of local experts ready to help you navigate your financial journey, whether it is getting a car loan, a mortgage, or planning for retirement. We want to see our Members in New Mexico thrive financially.
What credit score do I need to get an auto loan from a credit union?
To qualify for an auto loan, the loan decision will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to your credit score, credit history, and debt-to-income ratio.
What credit union has the best auto loan rates in New Mexico?
We offer some of the best rates you'll find in New Mexico. You can view our latest rates on our rates page. The rate you receive will depend on various factors, such as your credit score, credit history, chosen term, and down payment. Generally, higher credit scores secure better rates. Similarly, shorter terms qualify for lower rates, while longer terms typically result in higher rates.
If you want to know what rate you’ll qualify for, get pre-approved by filling out our online application or contact our local team at (505) 983-7328.
Do I need to be a Member to get an auto loan from State ECU?
Yes, you need to be a State Employees Credit Union Member to enjoy our auto loan benefits. The good news is joining is easy! Simply use our online application form and you can get your membership at the same time you apply for your loan.
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Ready to explore New Mexico with an unbeatable auto loan?
| Apply Now | Call: (800) 983-7328 | Schedule a Meeting |
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Vehicle (2022 - 2026) | 66 Month | 5.94% |
| New Vehicle (Cost over $15,000) | 75 Month | 6.24% |
| New Vehicle (Cost over $25,000) | 84 Month | 6.49% |
| Used Vehicle Max Mileage 65K (2018-2021) | 84 month | 7.24% |
| Used Vehicle (2018 - 2021) | 75 Month | 6.74% |
| Used Vehicle Max Mileage 65K (2017-2021) | 75 Month | 7.74% |
| Used Vehicle (2017 and older) | 66 Month | 7.24% |
Must add 1% to vehicles >100k miles
Must use J.D. Power retail on new 2023 models
| 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% |
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 | 6.17% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 year (5 year draw) | 80% combined loan to value | 7.55% | 7.50% 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. 1) 5-year draw with interest-only payments, followed by up-to 15-year repayment period. You can borrow up-to 80% of your home’s maximum loan to Value (LTV), with a maximum loan amount of $250,000. 2) Variable rate based on Wall Street Journal daily published Prime Rate, plus a margin up-to minus 1% determined by applicant’s credit score, with a floor rate of 6.00%APR, Annual Percentage Rate. 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% |
Other 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 |
| RVs/Trailer Loans | 84 Month | 8.74% |
| Motorcycle/Boat Loans | 60 Month | 7.74% |
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 | 7.39%** | 7.13% |
| 10 year - fixed | 80% combined loan to value | 7.14%** | 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
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 | 3.89% | 3.95% | 4.45% | 90 Days Interest |
| 12 Month | $500 | 3.64% | 3.69% | 4.19% | 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 | 2.57% | 2.60% | 3.10% | 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% |
| Visa Platinum | Non-variable Rate | 7.50% |
| Visa Gold | Non-variable Rate | 9.25% |
| Visa Classic | Non-variable Rate | 12.50% |
| Line of Credit | Revolving | 10.74% |