Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Y-12 Federal Credit Union is a federal credit union with $2.8B in total assets and $2.2B in member shares and deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 19 offices across 2 states. Its charter dates back to 1950.
Y-12 Federal Credit Union has a TellerScore of 70 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 58% of its 454 credit unions with $1 billion – $10 billion. Among 125 credit unions headquartered in Tennessee, it ranks 76th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (91/100, 4.4%); capital cushion contributes the least (55/100, 10.53%).
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 fell 3 points (73 → 70), mostly because the capital cushion component weakened by 8 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 77 |
| Q3 2024 | 76 |
| Q4 2024 | 74 |
| Q1 2025 | 74 |
| Q2 2025 | 73 |
| Q3 2025 | 66 |
| Q4 2025 | 65 |
| Q1 2026 | 70 |
| Q2 2026 | 70 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 12.07% |
| Q3 2024 | 11.49% |
| Q4 2024 | 11.55% |
| Q1 2025 | 11.55% |
| Q2 2025 | 11.33% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.85% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.96% |
| Q1 2026 | 10.16% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.53% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.23% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.22% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.26% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.27% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.36% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.38% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.48% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.43% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.52% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.27% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.30% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.07% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.06% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.23% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.00% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.90% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.38% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.44% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 70 | $2.8B | 10.53% | 0.52% | 1.44% | 102.8% |
| Q1 2026 | 70 | $2.8B | 10.16% | 0.43% | 1.38% | 100.2% |
| Q4 2025 | 65 | $2.7B | 9.96% | 0.48% | 0.90% | 104.8% |
| Q3 2025 | 66 | $2.7B | 9.85% | 0.38% | 1.00% | 103.8% |
| Q2 2025 | 73 | $2.3B | 11.33% | 0.36% | 1.23% | 100.8% |
| Q1 2025 | 74 | $2.2B | 11.55% | 0.27% | 1.06% | 98.9% |
| Q4 2024 | 74 | $2.2B | 11.55% | 0.26% | 1.07% | 100.3% |
| Q3 2024 | 76 | $2.1B | 11.49% | 0.22% | 1.30% | 100.9% |
| Q2 2024 | 77 | $2.0B | 12.07% | 0.23% | 1.27% | 99.6% |
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 Tennessee
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Valley Federal Credit UnionCredit union Chattanooga, TN | 84 out of 100, Strong | $3.3B | 14.8% | 0.77% | vs |
| Leaders Credit UnionCredit union Jackson, TN | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $1.4B | 10.7% | 0.64% | vs |
| Orion Federal Credit UnionCredit union Memphis, TN | 72 out of 100, Strong | $1.3B | 18.4% | 0.55% | vs |
| Ascend Federal Credit UnionCredit union Tullahoma, TN | 83 out of 100, Strong | $4.8B | 14.6% | 0.49% | vs |
| Ornl Federal Credit UnionCredit union Oak Ridge, TN | 69 out of 100, Moderate | $5.0B | 11.0% | 0.62% | vs |
| Knoxville TVA Employees Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 73 out of 100, Strong | $5.3B | 11.2% | 0.34% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Y-12 Federal Credit Union?
Yes. Y-12 Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #6775). 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 15.7% of shares and deposits ($345.1M) 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 10.53%, above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
19 locations
Branches
Y-12 Federal Credit Union lists 19 offices in 12 cities across 2 states. Most locations:
- Knoxville, TN (5)
- Clinton, TN (2)
- Maryville, TN (2)
- Middlesboro, KY (2)
- Farragut, TN (1)
- Harriman, TN (1)
- Jacksboro, TN (1)
- La Follette, TN (1)
- Oak Ridge, TN (1)
- Pineville, KY (1)
- Sevierville, TN (1)
- Williamsburg, KY (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Y-12 Federal Credit Union reported 1,686 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 5493004NO7XCFVG4KD53): 988 originated ($193,270,000 total), 525 denied, and 160 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 34.4%, 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
- Y-12 Federal Credit Union
- Type
- Federal credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 6775
- RSSD ID
- 940786
- Primary regulator
- NCUA
- Established
- 1950
- Headquarters
- 501 Lafayette Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37831
- Employees
- 442
Quick answers
Y-12 Federal Credit Union: common questions
Is Y-12 Federal Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. Y-12 Federal Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #6775). 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 Y-12 Federal Credit Union's TellerScore?
70 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 Y-12 Federal Credit Union have?
19 offices as of the latest NCUA data, in 2 states.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Oak Ridge
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Firefighters Federal Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 98 out of 100, Very strong | $36.6M | 20.2% | 0.08% | vs |
| FSNB, National AssociationBank Lawton, OK | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $478.3M | 17.5% | 0.36% | vs |
| Knox Co. Employees Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $12.5M | 18.8% | 0.04% | vs |
| Alcoa Municipal Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Alcoa, TN | 94 out of 100, Very strong | $4.5M | 18.9% | 0.00% | vs |
| Knox County Teachers Federal Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $34.4M | 15.5% | 0.01% | vs |
| City Employees Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $115.3M | 23.1% | 0.47% | vs |