Navy Federal Credit Union Unauthorized Loan Settlement

Navy Federal Credit Union Unauthorized Loan SettlementIndividuals who had an unauthorized personal loan with Navy Federal Credit Union may qualify to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.Navy Federal Credit Union Unauthorized Loan SettlementWeekly NewsletterClass actions settlements delivered to your inbox.Thank you! Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.Nicole AljetsEditor & Community ManagerPublishedSeptember 16, 2026 2:00 PMUpdatedSeptember 16, 2026Join the DiscussionNavy Federal Credit Union members who had a personal loan opened in their name between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2025, may be eligible to submit a claim for a refund of all payments made on the loan plus an additional $250 from a class action settlement.Navy Federal Credit Union agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging it failed to prevent unauthorized personal loans from being opened in members’ names and did not cancel those loans after fraudsters impersonating NFCU staff convinced members to transfer loan funds to unknown third parties. The settlement class includes approximately 1,607 current and former NFCU account holders.Who can submit a claim for a Navy Federal Credit Union payout?Class members must meet the following criteria:They were a member of NFCU between Jan. 1, 2023, and Jan. 31, 2025.Someone submitted a personal loan application in their name using a device, such as a phone or computer, NFCU was not familiar with.NFCU deposited personal loan funds into their account.They submitted a claim to NFCU disputing the personal loan as fraudulent.NFCU denied their claim in whole or in part.NFCU has not recovered the unauthorized personal loan funds in full.How much are settlement payments?All class members will receive the following automatic benefits without needing to submit a claim form:Automatic loan cancellation: NFCU will cancel any outstanding balance on the unauthorized personal loan(s).