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Thinkwise

San Bernardino, CA · Est. 1952
D
Trust Grade
Below average
Score: 66/100

Thinkwise is a credit union based in San Bernardino, California, established in 1952, with $121 million in total assets serving 6,196 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 238th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 8.7% trails most similarly sized credit unions (11th percentile), versus a California median of 11.1%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-1.24% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Thinkwise appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$121.2M
$100M–1B institution
Members
6,196
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.7%
Bottom 11% of $100M–1B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
-1.2%
Bottom 1% of $100M–1B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#238
of 241 credit unions

How Thinkwise compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 11% of $100M–1B peers
Thinkwise
8.7%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 1% of $100M–1B peers
Thinkwise
-1.2%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Thinkwise

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

Financial strength
66/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
D · 66
  • Well-capitalized (8.7% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -1.24%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Thinkwise insured?

Yes. Thinkwise 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.

Thinkwise: frequently asked questions

Is Thinkwise a good credit union?

Thinkwise earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of D (66/100, "Below average"), based on a financial-strength score of 66/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.7% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -1.24%).

Is Thinkwise NCUA-insured?

Yes. Thinkwise 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 Thinkwise?

Thinkwise holds $121 million in total assets, ranking 238th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 6,196 members.

Does Thinkwise have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Thinkwise 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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