Self-help Credit Union

Headquarters

301 W. Main St
Durham, NC 27701
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Notable Rates APY Vs.Others
Savings 0.30% 4.35% →
1-Year CD 3.82% 4.59% →
2-Year CD 3.61% 4.47% →
5-Year CD 3.35% 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

Self-help is an NCUA insured institution located in Durham, NC. It was founded in 1983 and has approximately $2152.52 millions in assets.

Who can join?

There are two ways to become a member:

1. Apply for free membership if you live, work, worship, or attend school in any of the following North Carolina counties: Brunswick, Buncombe, Forsyth, Greene, Guilford, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Lenoir, New Hanover, Polk, Scotland, Transylvania, Wilson. (Eligibility extends to immediate family of members.)

2. Apply for mission supportive membership by joining our founding charitable sponsor, the Center for Community Self-Help, for a one-time $5 fee.

NCUA Insured Yes / State-Chartered
Charter Number # # 66258
Date Established 1983
Assets $2,152.52 million
Loans $1,901.19 million
Deposits $1,573.87 million
Capital $523.91 million
 

Field of Membership Restrictions

Membership in Self-Help Credit Union is open to anyone through joining the Center for Community Self-Help ($5 membership fee). Membership is also open to those live, work, worship, or attend school in Washington, Hyde, Beaufort, or over other 40 counties in North Carolina.

Deposit Rates - September 23, 2026

Your Current Location: Arizona, AZ 85001

Savings and Money Market Rates (Share Account Rates) APY MIN MAX
SAV
0.30% $0 - Learn More
Money Market
0.30% $500 - Learn More
CD Rates (Share Certificate Rates) APY MIN MAX
6 Mo CD
0.15% $500 - Learn More
12 Mo CD
3.82% $500 - Learn More
18 Mo CD
3.61% $500 - Learn More
24 Mo CD
3.61% $500 - Learn More
36 Mo CD
3.35% $500 - Learn More
48 Mo CD
3.35% $500 - Learn More
60 Mo CD
3.35% $500 - Learn More
Variable IRA Rates APY MIN MAX
VIRA
4.08% $0 - Learn MoreShow Less
Int Checking Rates APY MIN MAX
INTCK
0.10% $0 - Learn MoreShow Less

Loan Rates - September 23, 2026

Your Current Location: Arizona, AZ 85001

There are currently no loan rates available for Self-help

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Climate Policy and Initiatives

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Financial Details

Self-help Ratio Analysis

The following ratios and data are available to help you better understand the financial condition of Self-help. 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
Self-help U.S. Average
8.37% 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, Self-help had $45,093,859 in non-current loans and $402,305 in owned assets. To cover these potential losses it had $523,909,122 in net worth and $19,711,981 in loans loss reserves. That gives it a Texas Ratio of 8.37%.

Net Worth
Self-help U.S. Average
24.34% 14.48%

Self-help FCU has a net worth of 24.34% 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.



Customer Reviews for Self-help

5.0 out of 5 based on 1 rating


  • December 30, 2018 |

    Best financial institution in NC. Highest rates on savings and is involved with helping their customers and the communities they operate in.


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