Overview
SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial cooperative serving performers and other entertainment-industry workers. It collects member deposits and uses them to offer loans, savings accounts, and services tailored to fluctuating income and union dues. Operated as a cooperative, members elect a board and profits stay with members. Its focus on the entertainment field, born from performers and unions, differentiates it by providing products designed for irregular pay, career stages, and dues payments. The goal is to give members a stable financial safety net and access to affordable financial services that help manage income variability and support union-related needs.
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What believers are saying
- October 2026 rates show 5.24% auto loans and 7.25% HELOCs, supporting demand.
- October 24, 2026, CEO extension through 2032 signals stable leadership during disruption.
- October 7, 2026, SAG-AFTRA backed federal tax-credit lobbying, potentially reviving member earnings.
What critics are saying
- Savings APYs reached only 0.45% on August 1, 2026, limiting deposit appeal.
- Assets fell to $335.6 million and membership to 20,815 by June 30, 2026.
- Entertainment-industry employment swings can trigger delinquency spikes and shrink loan demand during strikes.
What makes SAG-AFTRA Federal Credit Union unique
- Member-owned credit union since 1962, built specifically for entertainment workers' irregular income.
- Specialized products include Coogan and Young Performer savings, plus musical instrument loans.
- California-focused lending and union ties create a niche moat versus generic banks.
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