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Best Credit Union Car Loan Rates in District of Columbia

21 credit unions in District of Columbia report car loan rates to the NCUA. Rates range from 3.75% to 8.00%.

Updated Q1 2026 ยท NCUA Call Report data

21

CUs Reporting Rates

3.75%

Lowest New Car Rate

5.39%

State Average Rate

2

Cities Covered

New Vehicle Loan Rates โ€” District of Columbia

21 credit unions with reported rates, sorted by APR

#Credit UnionNew Car APRUsed Car APR
1IDB GLOBAL

WASHINGTON

3.75%4.25%
2GSA

Washington

3.84%3.84%
3BANK FUND STAFF

WASHINGTON

4.00%5.25%
4TREASURY DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON

4.20%5.39%
5DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Washington

4.24%4.34%
6PEPCO

WASHINGTON

4.50%6.00%
7LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Washington

4.70%4.70%
8GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Washington

4.75%4.75%
9HUD

WASHINGTON

5.00%5.50%
10DEPT OF LABOR

WASHINGTON

5.10%5.90%
11AFL CIO EMPLOYEES

Washington

5.15%6.73%
12ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL

WASHINGTON

5.49%5.49%
13F R B

Washington

5.51%8.08%
14WRIGHT PATMAN CONGRESSIONAL

WASHINGTON

5.74%5.99%
15GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND ST

Washington

5.92%5.71%
16EP

Washington

6.05%7.58%
17DC

Washington

6.22%7.94%
18O.A.S. STAFF

Washington

6.74%5.69%
19DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Washington

7.07%8.20%
20PHI BETA SIGMA

Washington

7.18%6.74%
21DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TEACHERS

Washington

8.00%10.90%
Rates from NCUA Call Report (5300) filings, updated Q1 2026. Actual rate depends on credit score and loan term.

Used Vehicle Loan Rates โ€” District of Columbia

21 credit unions with reported rates, sorted by APR

#Credit UnionUsed Car APRNew Car APR
1GSA

Washington

3.84%3.84%
2IDB GLOBAL

WASHINGTON

4.25%3.75%
3DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Washington

4.34%4.24%
4LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Washington

4.70%4.70%
5GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE

Washington

4.75%4.75%
6BANK FUND STAFF

WASHINGTON

5.25%4.00%
7TREASURY DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON

5.39%4.20%
8ADVANTAGE FINANCIAL

WASHINGTON

5.49%5.49%
9HUD

WASHINGTON

5.50%5.00%
10O.A.S. STAFF

Washington

5.69%6.74%
11GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI AND ST

Washington

5.71%5.92%
12DEPT OF LABOR

WASHINGTON

5.90%5.10%
13WRIGHT PATMAN CONGRESSIONAL

WASHINGTON

5.99%5.74%
14PEPCO

WASHINGTON

6.00%4.50%
15AFL CIO EMPLOYEES

Washington

6.73%5.15%
16PHI BETA SIGMA

Washington

6.74%7.18%
17EP

Washington

7.58%6.05%
18DC

Washington

7.94%6.22%
19F R B

Washington

8.08%5.51%
20DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Washington

8.20%7.07%
21DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TEACHERS

Washington

10.90%8.00%
Rates from NCUA Call Report (5300) filings, updated Q1 2026. Actual rate depends on credit score and loan term.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can anyone join a credit union in District of Columbia?

Most community credit unions in District of Columbia accept anyone who lives, works, or worships in their service area. Some are employer-based with open membership through small donations to an affiliated organization. Check each credit union's profile for eligibility details.

How do credit union car loan rates compare to banks?

Credit unions are nonprofits, so they return earnings to members in the form of lower loan rates and higher savings rates. On a $25,000 car loan over 60 months, even a 1% rate difference saves over $600 in interest.

Are these rates accurate?

These rates come directly from NCUA Call Report (5300) filings โ€” the same quarterly financial data credit unions are required to submit to their federal regulator. They reflect each CU's reported weighted-average rate, not a promotional floor. Your actual rate will depend on credit score, term length, and vehicle age.

Get Pre-Approved Before the Dealership

A pre-approval from a credit union lets you negotiate on price, not payment. The dealer can try to beat the rate โ€” but you're in control either way.

Rate Shopping Won't Hurt Your Credit

Multiple auto loan applications within 14โ€“45 days count as a single hard inquiry. Apply at several credit unions in the same two-week window and take the best offer.

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