Auto Loans · Charleston, West Virginia
11 credit unions in Charleston report car loan rates to the NCUA. Rates range from 4.25% to 6.60%.
Updated Q1 2026 · NCUA Call Report data
11
CUs Reporting Rates
4.25%
Lowest New Car Rate
5.68%
City Average Rate
11 credit unions sorted by APR
| # | Credit Union | New Car APR | Used Car APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHA-TEL ★ 5.0 · 4 reviews | 4.25% | 5.25% |
| 2 | WV NATIONAL GUARD ★ 3.7 · 3 reviews | 4.99% | 5.02% |
| 3 | LOCAL NO. 317 I.A.F.F. ★ 5.0 · 2 reviews | 5.00% | 6.00% |
| 4 | MEMBERS CHOICE WV ★ 4.1 · 36 reviews | 5.19% | 6.30% |
| 5 | PIONEER APPALACHIA ★ 3.7 · 37 reviews | 5.51% | 5.79% |
| 6 | THE STATE ★ 3.2 · 25 reviews | 5.81% | 6.15% |
| 7 | CAMC ★ 3.9 · 21 reviews | 5.93% | 6.86% |
| 8 | CHARLESTON ★ 4.8 · 6 reviews | 6.25% | 7.00% |
| 9 | CHARLESTON POSTAL ★ 4.2 · 6 reviews | 6.43% | 7.35% |
| 10 | ELEMENT ★ 4.3 · 35 reviews | 6.47% | 8.22% |
| 11 | STAR USA ★ 2.9 · 26 reviews | 6.60% | 7.05% |
11 credit unions sorted by APR
| # | Credit Union | Used Car APR | New Car APR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WV NATIONAL GUARD ★ 3.7 · 3 reviews | 5.02% | 4.99% |
| 2 | CHA-TEL ★ 5.0 · 4 reviews | 5.25% | 4.25% |
| 3 | PIONEER APPALACHIA ★ 3.7 · 37 reviews | 5.79% | 5.51% |
| 4 | LOCAL NO. 317 I.A.F.F. ★ 5.0 · 2 reviews | 6.00% | 5.00% |
| 5 | THE STATE ★ 3.2 · 25 reviews | 6.15% | 5.81% |
| 6 | MEMBERS CHOICE WV ★ 4.1 · 36 reviews | 6.30% | 5.19% |
| 7 | CAMC ★ 3.9 · 21 reviews | 6.86% | 5.93% |
| 8 | CHARLESTON ★ 4.8 · 6 reviews | 7.00% | 6.25% |
| 9 | STAR USA ★ 2.9 · 26 reviews | 7.05% | 6.60% |
| 10 | CHARLESTON POSTAL ★ 4.2 · 6 reviews | 7.35% | 6.43% |
| 11 | ELEMENT ★ 4.3 · 35 reviews | 8.22% | 6.47% |
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