Skip to main content
credit union

American Eagle Financial

East Hartford, CT · Est. 1935
86/ 100
Trust Grade
Strong
86 out of 100

American Eagle Financial is a credit union based in East Hartford, Connecticut, established in 1935, with $2.8 billion in total assets serving 167,531 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 43rd of 64 credit unions we track in Connecticut. Its net worth ratio of 9.8% trails most similarly sized credit unions (28th percentile), versus a Connecticut median of 11.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.55% return on assets. No consumer complaints against American Eagle Financial appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$2.8B
$1B–10B institution
Members
167,531
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.8%
Bottom 28% of $1B–10B peers · Connecticut median 11.2%
Return on assets
0.6%
Bottom 36% of $1B–10B peers · Connecticut median 0.64%
Rank in Connecticut
#43
of 64 credit unions

How American Eagle Financial compares to Connecticut peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 28% of $1B–10B peers
American Eagle
9.8%
Connecticut median
11.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 36% of $1B–10B peers
American Eagle
0.6%
Connecticut median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded American Eagle Financial

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

Financial strength
86/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
86/100
  • Well-capitalized (9.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.55%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

The Trust Grade is Bankzia’s independent, documented opinion computed from public FDIC/NCUA/CFPB data — not an official rating, and not a statement about the safety of insured deposits. Report a data error or dispute this grade →

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at American Eagle Financial insured?

Yes. American Eagle Financial 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.

American Eagle Financial: frequently asked questions

Is American Eagle Financial a good credit union?

American Eagle Financial earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (86/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 86/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.55%).

Is American Eagle Financial NCUA-insured?

Yes. American Eagle Financial 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 American Eagle Financial?

American Eagle Financial holds $2.8 billion in total assets, ranking 43rd of 64 credit unions we track in Connecticut. It serves 167,531 members.

Does American Eagle Financial have CFPB complaints?

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

Similar Credit Unions

82
Connecticut State Employees
credit union · Hartford, CT · $2.7B assets
98
Charter Oak
credit union · Waterford, CT · $1.7B assets
98
Sikorsky Financial
credit union · Stratford, CT · $1.4B assets
82
Connex
credit union · North Haven, CT · $1.0B assets
94
Nutmeg State Financial
credit union · Rocky Hill, CT · $885M assets
93
Coreplus
credit union · Norwich, CT · $671M assets

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.

From the Blog

View all guides →