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California

Glendale, CA · Est. 1933
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 83/100

California is a credit union based in Glendale, California, established in 1933, with $5.4 billion in total assets serving 212,037 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 169th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 9.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (17th percentile), versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.41% return on assets. No consumer complaints against California appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$5.4B
$1B–10B institution
Members
212,037
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.3%
Bottom 17% of $1B–10B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 22% of $1B–10B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#169
of 241 credit unions

How California compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 17% of $1B–10B peers
California
9.3%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 22% of $1B–10B peers
California
0.4%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded California

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

Financial strength
83/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 83
  • Well-capitalized (9.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.41%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at California insured?

Yes. California 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.

California: frequently asked questions

Is California a good credit union?

California earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (83/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 83/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.41%).

Is California NCUA-insured?

Yes. California 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 California?

California holds $5.4 billion in total assets, ranking 169th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 212,037 members.

Does California have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against California 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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