Headquartered in Groves, Texas, Gulf Credit Union is a federally insured state-chartered credit union with $348.6M in total assets and $313.7M in member shares and deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 5 offices across 2 states. Its charter dates back to 1941.
Gulf Credit Union has a TellerScore of 68 out of 100 (moderate) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 45% of its 1,341 credit unions with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 380 credit unions headquartered in Texas, it ranks 234th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (95/100, 2.7%); earnings contributes the least (41/100, 0.53%).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 8 points (60 → 68), mostly because the loan quality component improved by 29 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 69 |
| Q3 2024 | 59 |
| Q4 2024 | 61 |
| Q1 2025 | 58 |
| Q2 2025 | 60 |
| Q3 2025 | 68 |
| Q4 2025 | 66 |
| Q1 2026 | 67 |
| Q2 2026 | 68 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 10.42% |
| Q3 2024 | 10.54% |
| Q4 2024 | 10.69% |
| Q1 2025 | 10.22% |
| Q2 2025 | 10.32% |
| Q3 2025 | 10.23% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.95% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.80% |
| Q2 2026 | 9.98% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.45% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.52% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.37% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.33% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.33% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.24% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.43% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.37% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.45% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.40% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.36% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.38% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.14% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.31% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.16% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.28% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.35% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.53% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 68 | $348.6M | 9.98% | 0.45% | 0.53% | 65.9% |
| Q1 2026 | 67 | $348.5M | 9.80% | 0.37% | 0.35% | 63.6% |
| Q4 2025 | 66 | $340.4M | 9.95% | 0.43% | 0.28% | 62.3% |
| Q3 2025 | 68 | $328.1M | 10.23% | 0.24% | 0.16% | 62.1% |
| Q2 2025 | 60 | $326.2M | 10.32% | 1.33% | 0.31% | 61.3% |
| Q1 2025 | 58 | $325.6M | 10.22% | 1.33% | 0.14% | 60.0% |
| Q4 2024 | 61 | $312.8M | 10.69% | 1.37% | 0.38% | 61.5% |
| Q3 2024 | 59 | $316.1M | 10.54% | 1.52% | 0.36% | 61.5% |
| Q2 2024 | 69 | $317.8M | 10.42% | 0.45% | 0.40% | 59.4% |
1,341 peers · $100 million – $1 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against credit unions of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size credit unions in Texas
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Basin Credit UnionCredit union Odessa, TX | 75 out of 100, Strong | $343.2M | 11.5% | 0.29% | vs |
| Mobility Credit UnionCredit union Irving, TX | 48 out of 100, Below average | $357.6M | 8.0% | 0.97% | vs |
| Fort Worth City Credit UnionCredit union Fort Worth, TX | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $336.8M | 13.1% | 0.03% | vs |
| Synergy Federal Credit UnionCredit union San Antonio, TX | 86 out of 100, Very strong | $334.2M | 15.8% | 0.29% | vs |
| Pioneer Mutual Federal Credit UnionCredit union Sugar Land, TX | 77 out of 100, Strong | $363.1M | 11.8% | 0.32% | vs |
| Texoma Community Credit UnionCredit union Wichita Falls, TX | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $325.5M | 11.2% | 0.70% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Gulf Credit Union?
Yes. Gulf Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #60205). Deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000 per member, per insured credit union, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 4.8% of shares and deposits ($15.2M) are above the $250,000 NCUA insurance limit, close to the peer median of 6%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The net worth ratio is 9.98%, above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
5 locations
Branches
Gulf Credit Union lists 5 offices in 4 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Beaumont, TX (2)
- Groves, TX (1)
- Port Arthur, TX (1)
- Sandy, UT (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Gulf Credit Union reported 97 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300JPKIA8GCDBEI29): 81 originated ($13,545,000 total), 15 denied, and 0 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 15.5%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Gulf Credit Union
- Type
- Federally insured state-chartered credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 60205
- RSSD ID
- 565899
- Primary regulator
- State + NCUA
- Established
- 1941
- Headquarters
- P. O. Box 848, Groves, TX 77619
- Employees
- 80
Quick answers
Gulf Credit Union: common questions
Is Gulf Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. Gulf Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #60205). Deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000 per member, per insured credit union, for each account ownership category.
What is Gulf Credit Union's TellerScore?
68 out of 100 (Moderate), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
How many branches does Gulf Credit Union have?
5 offices as of the latest NCUA data, in 2 states.