At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026Rize Federal Credit Union is a credit union based in Irwindale, California. Its website describes auto loans, credit-builder loans and personal loans. Where it lends: Home equity lines and loans available only in California and Nevada. You can start an application online. It serves borrowers in Spanish.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Apply online | Page with the application link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.scefcu.org |
| Office (official list) | 12701 SCHABARUM AVE, Irwindale, CA 91706 |
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) | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | 7.25% - 9.75% | source |
| Auto / vehicle loans | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | 4.99% - 13.99% | source |
| Auto / vehicle loans | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | 6.49% - 9.99% | source |
| Auto / vehicle loans | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | The maximum rate on auto loans is 18%. | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | 9.00% - 14.00% | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | 10.00% - 15.00% | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | 11.00% - 16.00% | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Rate stated, not as an APR: see their wording | 14.25% - 18.00% | source |
| Auto / vehicle loans | Term: see their wording | Teen Auto Loans only available up to 6 years. | 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.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 31 Mar 2014 |
| RSSD ID | 161086 |
| Address | 12701 SCHABARUM AVE, Irwindale, CA 91706 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.scefcu.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. Membership eligibility and any broader lending area were not stated on the pages fetched. 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 | — | Whether you’re buying a new car, refinancing your current auto loan, or purchasing a used vehicle, our auto loans provide flexibility and convenience. | source |
| Credit-builder loans | — | Credit Builder Loans | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | — | Experience the ease and confidence of taking out a personal loan that fits your needs. | source |
Loan sizes
Service area
Home equity lines and loans available only in California and Nevada.
Home equity lines and loans are only available in California and Nevada.
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Borrower focus
- Not stated on the pages we read.
Languages
- Spanish
Las tasas mínimas oscilan entre el 4% y
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Online application
Yes — the site links to an application. APPLY FOR A LOAN
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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.
- How do I become a member, and is there a fee or a minimum deposit?
Credit unions lend only to their members. - What are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
No loan amounts are stated on their website. - What is the APR, including fees, on your auto loans and credit-builder loans?
Their website states a rate, but not as an APR. The APR includes fees, so it is the number to compare. - 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. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
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 2 awards from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2021–2024 (CDFI Program, Financial Assistance; CDFI Rapid Response Program).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $625,000 |
| 2021 | CDFI Rapid Response Program | $1,826,265 |
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 RIZE (charter 7835). 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 | $1.3 billion (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Members | 87,161 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
| Offices | 9 in 2 states (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Offices by state and county (9)
California (6 offices)
- Los Angeles County (5): 12701 Schabarum Ave, Irwindale 91706 (main office); 12701 Schabarum Ave, Irwindale 91706; 2130 E 1st St, Los Angeles 90033; 3100 E Imperial Hwy, Lynwood 90262; 427 S Myrtle Ave., Monrovia 91016
- San Bernardino County (1): 975 N Haven Ave, Ontario 91764
Nevada (3 offices)
- Clark County (3): 1500 N Green Valley Pkwy Ste 120, Henderson 89074; 6475 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas 89146; 7155 Lindell Rd # 150, Las Vegas 89118
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 Rize Federal Credit Union (NCUA charter 7835, filed as “RIZE”). 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 | $1.03 billion, 49,976 loans (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Change over the year | Up 10.2% from $931.3 million on 30 Jun 2025 |
| Members | 87,161 (as of 30 Jun 2026); 75,647 (as of 30 Jun 2025) |
| Loans per member | $11,769 (total loans divided by members, 30 Jun 2026) |
| Total assets | $1.29 billion (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Loan mix (balances on 30 Jun 2026)
| Loan category | Balance | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New vehicle loans | $159.5 million | 15.5% |
| Used vehicle loans | $124.1 million | 12.1% |
| First-lien home mortgages (1-4 family) | $135.1 million | 13.2% |
| Other real estate loans (junior liens, other) | $136.5 million | 13.3% |
| Commercial (business) loans | $273 million | 26.6% |
| Credit cards | $37 million | 3.6% |
| Other unsecured loans | $117.1 million | 11.4% |
| Leases and other secured loans | $43.6 million | 4.2% |
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.
Home loans reported under HMDA (2025)
FFIEC HMDA data, 2025Rize Federal Credit Union reported 311 originated home loans for 2025 under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, totaling about $62M (median loan about $115,000). 13 were home-purchase loans.
By loan purpose
| Purpose | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home purchase | 13 | 4.2% |
| Refinance (incl. 94 cash-out) | 115 | 37% |
| Home improvement | 135 | 43% |
| Other purpose | 48 | 15% |
By loan type
| Loan type | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 310 | 100% |
Included above: 19 loans on multifamily (5+ unit) properties.
Where the loans were made
Counties with the most 2025 originations, out of 12 counties with at least one; 85% of its 2025 loans were for properties in California:
- Los Angeles County, CA (139)
- San Bernardino County, CA (76)
- Clark County, NV (45)
- Riverside County, CA (26)
- Orange County, CA (13)
- Imperial County, CA (4)
Filed under LEI 5493001FMENBK31GGQ69 as “RIZE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION”; matched by its RSSD ID on the CDFI Fund list, which the HMDA reporter panel links to this LEI.
Source: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 2025, snapshot frozen 2 Jun 2026, loan-level records read through the CFPB HMDA Data Browser API on 3 Nov 2026. Originated loans only; applications that were denied, withdrawn or not accepted are not counted. HMDA publishes each loan amount as the middle of a $10,000 band, so totals and medians are approximate. Counts under 3 are not shown. How we match lenders.
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets (Call Report, 30 Jun 2026) | $1.29 billion | Larger than 80% 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 | $931.3 million → $1.03 billion (+10%) | Median change of 24 other certified credit unions in California: +4%. Rank by loans held among these 25: 6 → 6. |
| Home loans originated in 2025 (HMDA) | 311 | More than 76% of the 263 other certified CDFIs that reported 3 or more (119 at the median). Volume only; nothing here is an approval rate. |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Report total assets | other certified credit unions in California | 25 | larger than 80% |
| Loans held then vs now | certified credit unions in California reporting both dates | 24 | rank 6 → 6 of 25 |
| HMDA home loans | certified CDFIs with 3+ originations in 2025, nationwide | 263 | more than 76% |
“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. Peer groups and sources: methodology. Assets and loans: FFIEC and NCUA Call Reports (see the loan-mix section). Home loans: FFIEC/CFPB HMDA data.
SBA loans approved
SBA data as of 30 Sep 2026The SBA's public loan data lists 1 SBA-backed approval for Rize Federal Credit Union in fiscal years 2020–2026 (October 2019 to September 2026):
- 1 504 projects as the third-party (first-lien) lender
By fiscal year: FY2020 1 · FY2021 0 · FY2022 0 · FY2023 0 · FY2024 0 · FY2025 0 · FY2026 0.
By program
- 504 projects (as the third-party lender) (1, 100%)
How this lender was matched in the SBA files: 504 third-party lender name: same name, state and city (SBA lists “Rize Federal Credit Union”).
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. Rize Federal Credit Union may also make loans outside SBA programs, which are not counted here, and SBA Microloans are not in these files. For 504 projects, the CDC amount is the SBA-backed portion and the third-party lender amount is that lender's own first-lien loan.
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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