Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Southern Energy Credit Union is a federally insured state-chartered credit union with $3.6B in total assets and $3.2B in member shares and deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 24 offices across 3 states. Its charter dates back to 1953.
Southern Energy Credit Union has a TellerScore of 84 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 93% of its 454 credit unions with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 88 credit unions headquartered in Alabama, it ranks 25th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (99/100, 0.5%); earnings contributes the least (39/100, 0.46%).
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 2 points (82 → 84), mostly because the earnings component improved by 5 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 81 |
| Q3 2024 | 81 |
| Q4 2024 | 81 |
| Q1 2025 | 80 |
| Q2 2025 | 82 |
| Q3 2025 | 82 |
| Q4 2025 | 83 |
| Q1 2026 | 83 |
| Q2 2026 | 84 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 14.04% |
| Q3 2024 | 14.00% |
| Q4 2024 | 14.25% |
| Q1 2025 | 13.96% |
| Q2 2025 | 14.21% |
| Q3 2025 | 14.37% |
| Q4 2025 | 14.51% |
| Q1 2026 | 14.31% |
| Q2 2026 | 14.59% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.22% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.23% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.23% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.25% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.25% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.24% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.28% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.21% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.23% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.35% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.30% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.25% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.28% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.36% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.40% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.43% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.46% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.46% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 84 | $3.6B | 14.59% | 0.23% | 0.46% | 29.8% |
| Q1 2026 | 83 | $3.6B | 14.31% | 0.21% | 0.46% | 28.8% |
| Q4 2025 | 83 | $3.6B | 14.51% | 0.28% | 0.43% | 29.7% |
| Q3 2025 | 82 | $3.6B | 14.37% | 0.24% | 0.40% | 29.4% |
| Q2 2025 | 82 | $3.6B | 14.21% | 0.25% | 0.36% | 28.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 80 | $3.6B | 13.96% | 0.25% | 0.28% | 28.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 81 | $3.5B | 14.25% | 0.23% | 0.25% | 28.4% |
| Q3 2024 | 81 | $3.5B | 14.00% | 0.23% | 0.30% | 28.2% |
| Q2 2024 | 81 | $3.5B | 14.04% | 0.22% | 0.35% | 28.1% |
454 peers · $1 billion – $10 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 Alabama
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All in Federal Credit UnionCredit union Daleville, AL | 57 out of 100, Moderate | $3.7B | 10.1% | 1.76% | vs |
| America'S First Federal Credit UnionCredit union Birmingham, AL | 74 out of 100, Strong | $2.8B | 12.3% | 0.77% | vs |
| Max Credit UnionCredit union Montgomery, AL | 89 out of 100, Very strong | $2.4B | 14.5% | 0.68% | vs |
| Alabama Credit UnionCredit union Tuscaloosa, AL | 60 out of 100, Moderate | $2.1B | 9.9% | 0.80% | vs |
| Alabama One Credit UnionCredit union Tuscaloosa, AL | 59 out of 100, Moderate | $1.5B | 9.1% | 0.85% | vs |
| Listerhill Credit UnionCredit union Sheffield, AL | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $1.5B | 11.1% | 0.62% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Southern Energy Credit Union?
Yes. Southern Energy Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #62728). 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 20.9% of shares and deposits ($670.3M) are above the $250,000 NCUA insurance limit, above the peer median of 9%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The net worth ratio is 14.59%, well above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
24 locations
Branches
Southern Energy Credit Union lists 24 offices in 17 cities across 3 states. Most locations:
- Birmingham, AL (4)
- Atlanta, GA (2)
- Jasper, AL (2)
- Mobile, AL (2)
- Tuscaloosa, AL (2)
- Athens, GA (1)
- Chelsea, AL (1)
- Dothan, AL (1)
- Forest Park, GA (1)
- Gulfport, MS (1)
- Hoover, AL (1)
- Hueytown, AL (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Southern Energy Credit Union
- Type
- Federally insured state-chartered credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 62728
- RSSD ID
- 748692
- Primary regulator
- State + NCUA
- Established
- 1953
- Headquarters
- 750 17th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Employees
- 184
Quick answers
Southern Energy Credit Union: common questions
Is Southern Energy Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. Southern Energy Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #62728). 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 Southern Energy Credit Union's TellerScore?
84 out of 100 (Strong), 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 Southern Energy Credit Union have?
24 offices as of the latest NCUA data, in 3 states.
Nearby
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| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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