I have been with Navy Fed for several years but never tried any of their product. Last year new car loan for 1.79% and a credit card with 7500 limit. I have had some issue with credit do to being disable because of a medical situtation and took a few dings on my credit and they have fully taken care of me when I needed it. They will be my CU for life.
After banking with navy federal for ten years they finally used the old bait and switch to close my credit card account. I was out of work for three months and looking for work frantically. I always paid for insurance on any loan or credit card for disability,death or unemployed situations. I submitted my request after I was laid off and was denied. For what reason I have no Idea. Nfcu would not give a clear answer. After three months of no income I fell behind. I found work finally and made the payments to catch up on everything. Then nfcu closed my accounts and removed the insurance. They are reporting my accounts closed on my credit which has tanked over a 100 points in the past week. I have retained an attorney and plan on fighting this. They charged me for a service to protect me if I was hurt or ever out of work and than as soon as I really needed it they denied me and threw down the hammer. Don't bank with them
These reviews were written by current and former account holders in the last year.
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Don't see what the fuss is about
A relative talked me into joining this credit union stating how great their customer service is. I've been looking for a debt consolidation loan just to have one payment a month rather than several. Got turned down for the loan but persuaded into opening a credit card. My credit score is higher than my relative's - he was approved for $15,000, I was approved for $2500!! I instantly closed the credit card and my account. Must be a scam somehow, maybe for people with low credit? Would not recommend unless you are desperate.
Amazing
After such positive reviews, decided to try Navy Fed for balance transfer card. Approved and grateful!! Looking forward to CLI in about 3 months!
Good Rates, Good Interest
Although i try my best not to use my CC, NavFed approval amt was astronomical in comparison to no other bank. I couldn't believe it. The interest rate was single digit. I have been with them for about 5 years and looking to try getting a car thru their financing... i will try posting an update once i go thru the approval process.
Bait and switch on new member promotions
My son is active duty military they had a promotion for new members. I joined they wouldn't give any of us the promotion because they said that particular promotion was for active duty only.
The day after I finished applying I got sent a notice that I wasn't eligable for the promotion but they wouldn't retract my application.
NAVY FED WILL GIVE YOU CRED
Joined Navy Fed back in March 2017 because of all of the good things I had heard about their lending practices (auto, personal, credit). I am in the credit rebuilding stage so today I checked my scores from CK (TU603 | EQ 630 and decided to apply online today! INSTANTLY APPROVED FOR $3,700. I've been working diligently to repair my credit for 12 months now and started with a sub 500 score BUT let me tell you how good GOD is because I know I didn't deserve such a generous credit line.
I love this credit union
I signed up with Navy Federal a little over a year ago. I opened a checking account and applied for a credit card (the green one). I was approved for an incredible amount and the interest rate remains significantly lower than my Chase, Citi, and Capital One cards (the only other cards I have). I recently transferred a balance to my card and there are no balance transfer fees -- not true of my other cards unless I recently opened them. I have received excellent service, their people in my branches and by phone have been helpful and pleasant to talk with. Their auto loans have very low rates and they cover used and new cars. I recommend them whenever I can.
They're fantastic.
I've been with them for almost 20 years and don't want to use another group.
WOW Hugh Credit Limit Low Score
Been a banking customer for over a year. Had a 1,000 dollar secured nrewards visa, never used it much. Recived a notice from NF they were unsecuring my visa for a 1,000 nrewards visa. Months later not using the card really I asked for a CLI reading on Dr, of Credit blog, to always ask for a 25,000 dollar increase no matter if you only have a small CL. Well, after a hard pull they increased my CL to 17,500 Transunion 650. Many Inquires Pretty clean CR. Next to my AMEX card this is by far my highest limit. Wanting to get the cash rewards visa, but will wait. Thought they would deny a big CL of 25,000, great counter offer. LOL nfcu
So far, so good
I only applied to this credit union because a family member recommended it. They got a debt consolidation loan and a new credit card to try to rebuild their credit. I just got a lease on a new car last month and when they pulled my credit score, it was 680, which I know is higher than my family member's. However, I did not get approved for the loan, though I did for the credit card, and at a rate about 10% less than my other accounts. One disappointing thing was that customer service couldn't tell me the reason for the denial - he said a letter had been sent. I thought that was a little weird, but whatever. After reading through the reviews here, I won't be banking with them, but for loans and such, they seem above average. I will apply for the debt consolidation loan again in 6 mos or so after I've used the new card to build a limit.
Well worth it
Being part of this credit union I can easily cut back on "bank fees". This bank has no surprise fees most banks have. Great rates on loans !