Downeast Credit Union

Headquarters

Po Box 130, 23 Third Ave
Baileyville, ME 04694
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Notable Rates APY Vs.Others
Savings 0.05% 4.35% →
1-Year CD 0.75% 4.59% →
2-Year CD 0.90% 4.47% →
5-Year CD 1.15% 4.50% →
30-Year Mortgage N.A. 4.91% →
15-Year Mortgage N.A. 4.39% →
HELOC N.A. 0.99% →

2026 Overview

General Credit Union Information

Downeast is an NCUA insured institution located in Baileyville, ME. It was founded in 1941 and has approximately $327.67 millions in assets.

NCUA Insured Yes / State-Chartered
Charter Number # # 68563
Date Established 1941
Assets $327.67 million
Loans $273.69 million
Deposits $295.08 million
Capital $28.86 million
 

Field of Membership Restrictions

Down East Credit Union of Maine is open to the residents, registered students, church members, and people maintaining employment in these Maine Counties: Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Penobscot, Sagadahoc, Waldo and Washington along with the Cumberland County towns of Brunswick and Harpswell. Membership eligibility is also extended to include the family members of current credit union members.

Deposit Rates - September 29, 2026

Your Current Location: Iowa, IA

Savings and Money Market Rates (Share Account Rates) APY MIN MAX
Savings
0.05% $2,500 $4,999 Learn More
Money Market
0.20% $2,500 $2,999 Learn More
Money Market
0.20% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
Money Market
0.20% $25,000 $29,999 Learn More
CD Rates (Share Certificate Rates) APY MIN MAX
6 Mo CD
0.50% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
6 Mo CD
0.50% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
12 Mo CD
0.75% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
12 Mo CD
0.75% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
24 Mo CD
0.90% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
24 Mo CD
0.90% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
36 Mo CD
0.95% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
36 Mo CD
0.95% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
48 Mo CD
1.00% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
48 Mo CD
1.00% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
60 Mo CD
1.15% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
60 Mo CD
1.15% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
Variable IRA Rates APY MIN MAX
Var IRA
0.50% $1 $499 Learn MoreShow Less
Int Checking Rates APY MIN MAX
Int Ckg
0.05% $2,500 $3,499 Learn MoreShow Less

Loan Rates - September 29, 2026

Your Current Location: Iowa, IA

There are currently no loan rates available for Downeast

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Branches

Below are Downeast branches and locations in your neighborhood. Input a different zip code to find branches and locations for any neighborhood in the United States.

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Downeast Locations


BranchDistance Map View Lobby Hours

Topsham

1269.20 A View Lobby Hours

Richmond

1278.70 B View Lobby Hours

Unity

1308.80 C View Lobby Hours

Belfast

1323.56 D View Lobby Hours

Bangor

1342.48 E View Lobby Hours

Machias

1408.96 F View Lobby Hours

Main Office

1415.87 G View Lobby Hours

Calais

1422.48 H View Lobby Hours


Climate Policy and Initiatives

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Financial Details

Downeast Ratio Analysis

The following ratios and data are available to help you better understand the financial condition of Downeast. The data is provided by the NCUA. All credit unions on BestCashCow, except those specified as not NCUA-insured in the overview section above, are NCUA-insured. Depositors should be careful to remain within NCUA insurance limits.

Texas Ratio
Downeast U.S. Average
9.43% 6.78

The Texas Ratio compares the amount of loans at risk and assets repossessed with the amount a credit union has on hand to cover any losses. The closer the Texas Ratio is to 1-to-1 or 100%, the less capital and reserves a credit union has to absorb its loan losses.

As of December 31, 2025, Downeast had $2,735,256 in non-current loans and $125,213 in owned assets. To cover these potential losses it had $28,860,791 in net worth and $1,470,621 in loans loss reserves. That gives it a Texas Ratio of 9.43%.

Net Worth
Downeast U.S. Average
8.81% 14.48%

Downeast FCU has a net worth of 8.81% versus the BestCashCow average of 14.48. Net worth measures how much total assets exceed total liabilities. The higher the net worth number the more secure a credit union is considered.



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