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Polam

Los Angeles, CA · Est. 1969
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 76/100

Polam is a credit union based in Los Angeles, California, established in 1969, with $73 million in total assets serving 2,104 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 213th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 10.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (18th percentile), versus a California median of 11.1%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.73% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Polam appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$73.4M
<$100M institution
Members
2,104
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.1%
Bottom 18% of <$100M peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
-0.7%
Bottom 10% of <$100M peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#213
of 241 credit unions

How Polam compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 18% of <$100M peers
Polam
10.1%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 10% of <$100M peers
Polam
-0.7%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Polam

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

Financial strength
76/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 76
  • Well-capitalized (10.1% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.73%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Polam insured?

Yes. Polam 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.

Polam: frequently asked questions

Is Polam a good credit union?

Polam earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (76/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 76/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.1% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.73%).

Is Polam NCUA-insured?

Yes. Polam 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 Polam?

Polam holds $73 million in total assets, ranking 213th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 2,104 members.

Does Polam have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Polam 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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