Digital Federal Credit Union · Credit-building products
DCU Credit Builder Loan
A savings-backed credit-builder loan for DCU members. Borrow $500–$3,000 over 12–24 months, with a published 5% APR subject to change. Funds stay on hold until full repayment, so the loan does not provide spending cash upfront.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- $500–$3,000 loan options over 12–24 months.
- Published APR is 5.00%, subject to change.
- Repayment releases the held loan funds after payoff.
Cons
- No upfront spending cash; funds are held until the loan is fully repaid.
- Membership and loan approval required; only one open Credit Builder loan per member.
- Published example is $43.87/month per $1,000 borrowed at the longest term; your payment depends on amount and term.
Generated from the provider's published terms and reviewed against official sources.
Costs and key facts
| Recurring fee | Not confirmed |
| Minimum opening deposit | Not confirmed |
| SSN requirement | Conditional |
| ITIN accepted | Accepted |
| Credit check | NotStated |
Eligibility and application requirements
U.S. address: Required
Residency and other conditions: Membership and loan approval required. Only one open Credit Builder loan per member. Membership requires SSN or ITIN and a U.S. address.
Geographic restrictions: Not confirmed. Confirm availability in your state.
Product review: 03 Nov 2026. Source retrieval dates below are separate from editorial verification. An accepted ITIN does not establish residency eligibility.
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Credit-builder loan terms
| Loan amount / reported tradeline | Not confirmed |
| Monthly loan payment | Not confirmed |
| Term | Not confirmed |
| Opening administrative fee | Not confirmed |
| Interest rate | Not confirmed |
| APR | 5% |
| Advertised total payments | Not confirmed |
| Advertised finance charge | Not confirmed |
| Principal released at completion | Not confirmed · Borrow $500–$3,000 over 12–24 months. Loan proceeds stay on hold until full repayment; this does not provide cash upfront. |
Evidence and official terms
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This information is educational and does not guarantee eligibility or approval. The provider makes the final decision.