At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026Service One Credit Union, Inc. is a credit union based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Its website describes auto loans, commercial real estate loans, equipment loans and 3 other loan types. Consumer loan APRs stated on its site range from 4.99% to 9.9%. 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 | (270) 796-8500 source |
|---|---|
| Toll-free | (800) 759-8500 source |
| Apply online | Page with the application link |
| Website | www.socu.com |
| Office (official list) | 1609 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104 |
What their website says about applying
Quick Online Application and e-signature
sourceThe key to a successful approval is providing all financial information to the mortgage lender as soon as possible.
sourceTwo Years Business Tax Returns
sourceCall Center at 270-796-8500
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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) | Rate: from 6.75% APR | Variable Rates Apply; APR currently 6.75% | source |
| Loans (general) | Rate: 7%–9.25% APR | Fixed APR currently 7.00% - 9.25% | source |
| Auto / vehicle loans | Rate: from 4.99% APR | $20,000 loan for 66 months at 4.99% APR = $347.16/mo. | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Rate: from 9.9% APR | $5,000 loan for 60 months at 9.90% APR = $106.12/mo. | source |
| Auto / vehicle loans | Term: up to 7 yr | Terms up to 84 months | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | Term: up to 5 yr | 60 months ($5,000 and up) | source |
| Small-business loans | Term: 12 mo–10 yr | Generally, 12 to 120-month terms | 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
- Membership required
should you choose to move forward with your loan, you’ll need to become a member.
source - Collateral flexible or not always required
Borrow up to $25,000 with no collateral
source - First-time homebuyer program
First-time homebuyer programs
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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) | 30 Apr 2023 |
| RSSD ID | 608899 |
| Address | 1609 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.socu.com |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, © OpenMapTiles, tiles OpenFreeMap. Head-office points: U.S. Census Bureau geocoder.
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. Business and home equity details come mostly from summary text; credit card and student loan pages were not 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 | — | We offer loans for both new and used vehicles with no prepayment penalties. | source |
| Commercial real estate loans | — | Purchase or refinance of commercial, industrial, and investment property. | source |
| Equipment loans | — | Commercial Equipment Loans | source |
| Home mortgages | — | 10/10 ARM so you can lock your rate for 10 years, then your rate will adjust every 10 years after. Minimum 5% Down Payment required. | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | up to $25,000 | Borrow up to $25,000 with no collateral | source |
| Small-business loans | — | Purchase or refinance machinery, equipment, or other capital assets, permanent working capital, business acquisition, debt consolidation | source |
Loan sizes
Service area
Not stated on the pages we read.
Borrower focus
- Not stated on the pages we read.
Languages
- No non-English service found on the pages we read.
Online application
Yes — the site links to an application. Apply online today and enjoy flexible terms, competitive rates, and no prepayment penalties.
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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 are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
No loan amounts are stated on their website. - 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$900,000 in 1 award from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2024 (CDFI Program, Financial Assistance).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $900,000 |
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 SERVICE ONE (charter 62484). 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 | $269.1 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Members | 18,008 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
| Offices | 6 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Offices by state and county (6)
Kentucky (6 offices)
- Allen County (1): 361 Old Gallatin Rd, Scottsville 42164
- Barren County (1): 116 Ensminger Dr, Glasgow 42141
- Christian County (1): 120 Griffin Bell Dr, Hopkinsville 42240
- Logan County (1): 540 E 4th St, Russellville 42276
- Warren County (2): 1609 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green 42104 (main office); 103 State Street, Bowling Green 42101
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 Service One Credit Union, Inc. (NCUA charter 62484, filed as “SERVICE ONE”). 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 | $202.9 million, 15,475 loans (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Change over the year | Down 4.6% from $212.7 million on 30 Jun 2025 |
| Members | 18,008 (as of 30 Jun 2026); 17,368 (as of 30 Jun 2025) |
| Loans per member | $11,266 (total loans divided by members, 30 Jun 2026) |
| Total assets | $269.1 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Loan mix (balances on 30 Jun 2026)
| Loan category | Balance | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New vehicle loans | $3.9 million | 1.9% |
| Used vehicle loans | $29.5 million | 14.5% |
| First-lien home mortgages (1-4 family) | $72.9 million | 35.9% |
| Other real estate loans (junior liens, other) | $27.4 million | 13.5% |
| Commercial (business) loans | $28.9 million | 14.3% |
| Credit cards | $6.5 million | 3.2% |
| Other unsecured loans | $31 million | 15.3% |
| Leases and other secured loans | $2.8 million | 1.4% |
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, 2025Service One Credit Union, Inc. reported 33 originated home loans for 2025 under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, totaling about $7.3M (median loan about $195,000). 19 were home-purchase loans.
By loan purpose
| Purpose | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Home purchase | 19 | 58% |
| Refinance (incl. 11 cash-out) | 14 | 42% |
By loan type
| Loan type | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 33 | 100% |
Included above: 4 loans on manufactured homes.
Where the loans were made
Counties with the most 2025 originations, out of 9 counties with at least one; 100% of its 2025 loans were for properties in Kentucky:
- Warren County, KY (11)
- Barren County, KY (7)
- Allen County, KY (5)
- Edmonson County, KY (4)
Filed under LEI 549300J2D35S72FE4K21 as “Service One 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) | $269.1 million | Larger than 59% of the 284 other certified credit unions nationwide (median $181.2 million). |
| Loans as a share of assets | 75% | Median of the same 284 credit unions: 69%. A higher share means more of its balance sheet is lent out. |
| Loans held, 30 Jun 2025 → 30 Jun 2026 | $212.7 million → $202.9 million (-5%) | Median change of 282 other certified credit unions nationwide: +3%. Rank by loans held among these 283: 101 → 108. |
| Home loans originated in 2025 (HMDA) | 33 | More than 13% of the 263 other certified CDFIs that reported 3 or more (120 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 nationwide | 284 | larger than 59% |
| Loans held then vs now | certified credit unions nationwide reporting both dates | 282 | rank 101 → 108 of 283 |
| HMDA home loans | certified CDFIs with 3+ originations in 2025, nationwide | 263 | more than 13% |
“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.
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