At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026AltaOne Federal Credit Union is a credit union based in Ridgecrest, California. Its website describes auto loans, commercial real estate loans, credit-builder loans and 5 other loan types. Stated loan amounts run from $300 to $2M. It accepts an ITIN. You can start an application online.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Lending | (760) 371-7045 source |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Page with the application link |
| Website | altaone.org |
| Office (official list) | 701 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
What their website says about applying
Apply For a Home Loan by Calling (833) 4-ALTAONE
source2 years of Tax Returns & W2s
sourceFor more information about our business lending or to apply for a business loan, visit your local branch
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Phone numbers and addresses are the ones on the lender's own site and the CDFI Fund list. CDFI Atlas does not take applications.
Rates and terms they state
Read 2 Nov 2026| Loan | Stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loans (general) | Term: see their wording | Up to 60-month terms. | source |
| Loans (general) | Term: see their wording | with terms up to 144 months. | source |
| Loans (general) | Term: see their wording | Terms up to 240 months. | source |
| Auto / vehicle loans | Term: see their wording | Up to 84-month terms. | source |
| Credit-builder loans | Term: see their wording | 24 months | source |
| Small-business loans | Term: up to 5 yr | with terms up to 60 months. | source |
As published on the lender's website on that date, not an offer or a quote. Your rate depends on the lender's review. A missing rate means the pages we read did not state one. For consumer loans we repeat a rate only when the lender states it as an APR (annual percentage rate, which includes fees); otherwise read the lender's own wording and ask for the APR.
Who qualifies, in their words
- ITIN accepted
allows borrowers with Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITIN) to apply for mortgages in the United States
source - First-time homebuyer program
Borrower(s) have not owned a property in the past 3 years.
source - Membership required
AltaOne Federal Credit Union membership required.
source - Collateral required
Loans are secured by a property lien.
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Only rules the lender's own pages state. Other requirements may apply.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 31 May 2022 |
| RSSD ID | 1000173 |
| Address | 701 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | altaone.org |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
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Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 2 Nov 2026Read from 7 pages of the lender's website on 2 Nov 2026. Quotes are verbatim. Extracted with AI help from the pages listed below and checked automatically against them. Not reviewed by a person. Confidence: high. No explicit service area is stated; home equity loans and business vehicle loans are limited to California on the pages. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto / vehicle loans | — | APPLY FOR A PURCHASE AUTO LOAN | source |
| Commercial real estate loans | from $50,000 | Minimum loan amount of $50,000 with a fixed maturity date not to exceed 15 years. | source |
| Credit-builder loans | up to $2,000 | Credit Builder: $2,000 maximum | source |
| Equipment loans | from $10,000 | Minimum amount of $10,000 with a fixed maturity date not to exceed 7 years or expected life of equipment. | source |
| Home mortgages | — | Variety of term options up to 30 years, with competitive fixed rates. | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | $300 – $25,000 | $300 Minimum up to $25,000 Maximum | source |
| SBA-backed loans (7(a)/504/Community Advantage) | — | We’re an SBA - U.S. Small Business Administration Lender. | source |
| Small-business loans | up to $100,000 | Loan amounts up to $100,000 with terms up to 60 months. | source |
Loan sizes
Loan amounts from $832,750 to $2,000,000.
source$300 Minimum up to $25,000 Maximum
sourceLoan amounts up to $100,000 with terms up to 60 months.
sourceMinimum amount of $10,000 with a fixed maturity date not to exceed 7 years or expected life of equipment.
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Range used for the size filter: $300 to $2M
Service area
Not stated on the pages we read.
Borrower focus
Languages
- No non-English service found on the pages we read.
Online application
Yes — the site links to an application. Or Apply For a Home Loan online 24/7
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Questions to ask when you contact them
Based on what their website said when we read it on 2 Nov 2026, and what it left out. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- Do you lend where I live, or where my business is?
Their website does not say which area they serve. - How do I become a member, and is there a fee or a minimum deposit?
Credit unions lend only to their members. - What is the APR, including fees, on your auto loans and credit-builder loans?
Their website does not state an APR. The APR includes fees, so it is the number to compare. - What interest rate and fees should I expect on your commercial real estate loans and equipment loans?
Their website does not state a rate for this. - Is there a minimum credit score, and do you consider borrowers with little or no credit history?
Their website does not say what credit history they accept. - Do you offer free coaching or help preparing my application?
CDFI certification requires development services, such as training or advice, alongside lending. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Their website describes some application steps (above); ask for the full document list.
Write down the answers, who you spoke to and the date, and ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
CDFI Fund awards
CDFI Fund database, 3 Nov 2026$2.5 million in 1 award from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2022 (CDFI Equitable Recovery Program).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CDFI Equitable Recovery Program | $2,478,839 |
These are awards and investments made to the institution itself to build its capital and capacity. They are not loans to borrowers, and an award does not mean the lender has money available for a particular loan today.
Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Matched to the official CDFI list by exact name and state; see the method on the About page.
Branches and size
NCUA, 30 Jun 2026On file with the NCUA as ALTAONE (charter 5612). Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report quarterly data (public data) as of 30 Jun 2026, downloaded 3 Nov 2026: total assets, members and branch addresses.
| Total assets | $967.2 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Members | 53,422 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
| Offices | 12 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Offices by state and county (12)
California (12 offices)
- Inyo County (2): 462 N Main St, Bishop 93514; 111 Mountain View Rd, Lone Pine 93545
- Kern County (10): 701 S China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest 93555 (main office); 11211 River Run Blvd, Bakersfield 93311; 6501 Ming Ave, Bakersfield 93309; 27055 20 Mule Team Rd, Boron 93516; 9601 California City Blvd, California City 93505; 1115 King Ave, China Lake 93555; 44 Big Blue Road, Kernville 93238; 5946 Lake Isabella Blvd, Lake Isabella 93240; 1450 N Norma St, Ridgecrest 93555; 665 Tucker Rd, Tehachapi 93561
An office shows where the lender has a branch, not where it lends or whom it lends to. Credit unions serve members only; check who can join. For the ZIP-code search, credit-union offices are placed at the centre of their ZIP code (approximate).
What the regulator filing shows
NCUA 5300, 30 Jun 2026Figures from the 5300 Call Report filed by AltaOne Federal Credit Union (NCUA charter 5612, filed as “ALTAONE”). Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report quarterly data (public data), cycle 30 Jun 2026; year-earlier figures from the 30 Jun 2025 cycle; downloaded 3 Nov 2026.
| Total loans and leases | $761 million, 33,510 loans (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Change over the year | Up 1.8% from $747.5 million on 30 Jun 2025 |
| Members | 53,422 (as of 30 Jun 2026); 59,104 (as of 30 Jun 2025) |
| Loans per member | $14,245 (total loans divided by members, 30 Jun 2026) |
| Total assets | $967.2 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Loan mix (balances on 30 Jun 2026)
| Loan category | Balance | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New vehicle loans | $75.7 million | 9.9% |
| Used vehicle loans | $141 million | 18.5% |
| First-lien home mortgages (1-4 family) | $263.9 million | 34.7% |
| Other real estate loans (junior liens, other) | $89.1 million | 11.7% |
| Commercial (business) loans | $66.2 million | 8.7% |
| Credit cards | $28.7 million | 3.8% |
| Other unsecured loans | $52.9 million | 6.9% |
| Leases and other secured loans | $43.6 million | 5.7% |
Balances are loans outstanding on the report date, not loans made during the year. A category with no balance does not mean the credit union never makes that kind of loan. Credit unions lend to members only; check who can join.
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| SBA approvals, FY2023–24 → FY2025–26 | 1 → 2 | Rank among the 21 certified CDFIs in California with SBA approvals in either period: 17 → 15. |
| Largest loan its website states | $2M | Other credit unions whose website states a maximum: median $60,000. Higher than the stated maximum of 98% of these 64. |
| Total assets (Call Report, 30 Jun 2026) | $967.2 million | Larger than 68% of the 25 other certified credit unions in California (median $425.5 million). |
| Loans as a share of assets | 79% | Median of the same 25 credit unions: 71%. A higher share means more of its balance sheet is lent out. |
| Loans held, 30 Jun 2025 → 30 Jun 2026 | $747.5 million → $761 million (+2%) | Median change of 24 other certified credit unions in California: +5%. Rank by loans held among these 25: 7 → 7. |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBA approvals then vs now | certified CDFIs in California with SBA approvals FY2023–2026 | 20 | rank 17 → 15 of 21 |
| Largest stated loan | other credit unions stating a maximum, nationwide | 64 | higher than 98% |
| Call Report total assets | other certified credit unions in California | 25 | larger than 68% |
| Loans held then vs now | certified credit unions in California reporting both dates | 24 | rank 7 → 7 of 25 |
“Larger than X%” = the share of the peer group with a smaller value. Ranks count from the largest. Peer groups use the lender's home state when it has at least 5 peers, otherwise the whole country. Full definitions: methodology.
For comparison, not an offer and not a rating. Past records show what this lender did, not what you would be offered; your rate depends on the loan and on the lender's review. Peer groups and sources: methodology. SBA 7(a) & 504 FOIA data as of 30 Sep 2026. Assets and loans: FFIEC and NCUA Call Reports (see the loan-mix section).
SBA loans approved
SBA data as of 30 Sep 2026The SBA's public loan data lists 4 SBA-backed approvals for AltaOne Federal Credit Union in fiscal years 2020–2026 (October 2019 to September 2026):
- 4 7(a) loans as the lender: $1.6M in total (gross amount approved), median $202,250
By fiscal year: FY2020 1 · FY2021 0 · FY2022 0 · FY2023 0 · FY2024 1 · FY2025 2 · FY2026 0.
By program
- 7(a) standard (4, 100%)
How this lender was matched in the SBA files: NCUA charter 5612, found through the RSSD ID in NCUA records (SBA lists “AltaOne FCU”).
Approved is not the same as paid out: an approved loan can be reduced or never drawn. SBA lists the lender each loan is currently assigned to, which can differ after a merger or loan sale. AltaOne Federal Credit Union may also make loans outside SBA programs, which are not counted here, and SBA Microloans are not in these files.
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration, 7(a) & 504 FOIA loan data, files as of 30 Sep 2026, downloaded 3 Nov 2026. Our counts, cancelled approvals left out. How we match lenders.
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