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Credit Union West

Glendale, AZ · Est. 1951
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

Credit Union West is a credit union based in Glendale, Arizona, established in 1951, with $1.5 billion in total assets serving 97,148 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 26th of 33 credit unions we track in Arizona. Its net worth ratio of 10.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (39th percentile), versus a Arizona median of 10.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.42% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Credit Union West appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.5B
$1B–10B institution
Members
97,148
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.3%
Bottom 39% of $1B–10B peers · Arizona median 10.8%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 24% of $1B–10B peers · Arizona median 0.66%
Rank in Arizona
#26
of 33 credit unions

How Credit Union West compares to Arizona peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 39% of $1B–10B peers
Credit Union
10.3%
Arizona median
10.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 24% of $1B–10B peers
Credit Union
0.4%
Arizona median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Credit Union West

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
87/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 87
  • Well-capitalized (10.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.42%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Credit Union West over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Credit Union West insured?

Yes. Credit Union West is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

Credit Union West: frequently asked questions

Is Credit Union West a good credit union?

Credit Union West earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (87/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 87/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.42%).

Is Credit Union West NCUA-insured?

Yes. Credit Union West is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is Credit Union West?

Credit Union West holds $1.5 billion in total assets, ranking 26th of 33 credit unions we track in Arizona. It serves 97,148 members.

Does Credit Union West have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Credit Union West appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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