vs. U.S. typical range:LowerTypicalHigher
$1 below the national median$0.50 below the California median
per month · Source
$6 below the national median$5.50 below the California median
per month · Source
$2.50 above the national median$5 above the California median
At the national median$1.50 above the California median
$2.50 above the national medianAt the California median
$12.50 below the national median$15 below the California median
$16 below the national median$11 below the California median
per item · Source
$16 below the national median$9 below the California median
per item · Source
$10 below the national median$10 below the California median
$5 below the national median$5 below the California median
At the national medianAt the California median
$10 below the national median$5 below the California median
At the national medianAt the California median
per month · Source
At the national medianAt the California median
$3 above the national median$2 above the California median
per month · Source
$3 above the national median$2 above the California median
$7.50 below the national median$2.50 below the California median
per item · Source
$3 above the national median$2 above the California median
per item · 8 checks, first set free to new accounts · Institution’s schedule
$3 above the national median$2 above the California median
At the national medianAt the California median
per month · Source
$1 below the national median$4 below the California median
$25 below the national median$20 below the California median
per item · Source
$5 below the national median$5 below the California median
At the national median$1.25 below the California median
per month · Source
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| Fee | Amount | vs medians | Basis | Note | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Account MaintenanceVerified | |||||
| Monthly Service Charge (avg. daily bal less than $250) (2) (3) | $5Within the typical range ($4–$10 nationally) | $1 below the national median$0.50 below the California median | per month | — | Source |
| Personal Checking Monthly Fee | $0Below the typical range ($4–$10 nationally) | $6 below the national median$5.50 below the California median | per month | — | Source |
| Membership Close (if closed within 6 months of open) | $20Within the typical range ($10–$25 nationally) | $2.50 above the national median$5 above the California median | — | — | Source |
| Dormant & Low Balance Account (1) (2) | $5Within the typical range ($5–$10 nationally) | At the national median$1.50 above the California median | — | — | Source |
| Account Research (per hour)/min. 1 hour | $20Within the typical range ($11–$25 nationally) | $2.50 above the national medianAt the California median | — | — | Source |
| Returned Mail | $5Below the typical range ($11–$25 nationally) | $12.50 below the national median$15 below the California median | — | — | Source |
Overdraft & NSFVerified | |||||
| Courtesy Pay Overdraft Paid per presentment | $14Below the typical range ($25–$33 nationally) | $16 below the national median$11 below the California median | per item | — | Source |
| NSF (recurring) per presentment | $14 | ||||
ATM & CardVerified | |||||
| Card Replacement | $0Below the typical range ($5–$10 nationally) | $10 below the national median$10 below the California median | — | — | Source |
Wire TransfersVerified | |||||
| Wire Transfers Outgoing (Domestic) | $20Within the typical range ($20–$25 nationally) | $5 below the national median$5 below the California median | — | — | Source |
| Wire Transfers Incoming (All) | $10 | ||||
Check ServicesVerified | |||||
| Official Check payable to 3rd party (3 per month free) | $5Within the typical range ($3–$6 nationally) | At the national medianAt the California median | per month | — | Source |
| Official Checks payable to 3rd parties | $5 | ||||
Cash & DepositVerified | |||||
| Returned Deposit Item (ea.) | $14Within the typical range ($8–$25 nationally) | $1 below the national median$4 below the California median | — | — | Source |
Account ServicesVerified | |||||
| Levy/Garnishment (per notice) | $25Below the typical range ($30–$90 nationally) | $25 below the national median$20 below the California median | per item | — | Source |
| VOD's (Verification of Deposits) | $5 | ||||
Other FeesVerified | |||||
| Statement Copy (per statement period) | $3Within the typical range ($2–$5 nationally) | At the national median$1.25 below the California median | per month | — | Source |
Overdraft
$14.00
Of 79 others that publish it, 6 lower, 24 the same and 49 higher.
Monthly maintenance
$2.50
Of 54 others that publish it, 12 lower and 42 higher.
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Headline fees vs. national median
Overdraft
$14
Headline fees published
10 of 15
Published fees
24
Under review
0
Assets
$207.3M
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Financial Context
Financials as of Q2 2026 · NCUA call report
Total assets
$207.3M
Total deposits
$180.2M
Service charge income (year to date)
$745K
Fee income ratio
8.7%
Return on assets
0.83%
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| $16 below the national median$9 below the California median |
| per item |
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| Source |
| At the national medianAt the California median |
| — |
| — |
| Source |
| Wire Transfers Outgoing (Foreign) | $40Within the typical range ($40–$50 nationally) | $10 below the national median$5 below the California median | — | — | Source |
| At the national medianAt the California median |
| — |
| — |
| Source |
| Money Order (3 per month free) | $5Above the typical range ($1.50–$3 nationally) | $3 above the national median$2 above the California median | per month | — | Source |
| Money Orders | $5Above the typical range ($1.50–$3 nationally) | $3 above the national median$2 above the California median | — | — | Source |
| Stop Payment (Check/Draft/ACH) 1 item or range | $20Within the typical range ($20–$30 nationally) | $7.50 below the national median$2.50 below the California median | per item | — | Source |
| Temporary Checks | $5Above the typical range ($1–$4 nationally) | $3 above the national median$2 above the California median | per item | 8 checks, first set free to new accounts | Institution’s schedule |
| Temporary Checks (8 checks) First set free to new accts | $5Above the typical range ($1–$4 nationally) | $3 above the national median$2 above the California median | — | — | Source |
| Check Copies (2 copies per month free) | $3Within the typical range ($2–$5 nationally) | At the national medianAt the California median | per month | — | Source |
| $5 below the national median$5 below the California median |
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