Brightstar
Brightstar is a credit union based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, established in 1946, with $1.0 billion in total assets serving 59,360 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 92nd of 107 credit unions we track in Florida. Its net worth ratio of 9.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (15th percentile), versus a Florida median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.47% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Brightstar appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Brightstar compares to Florida peers
How we graded Brightstar
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- Well-capitalized (9.1% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.47%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Brightstar over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Brightstar insured?
Yes. Brightstar 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.
Brightstar: frequently asked questions
Is Brightstar a good credit union?
Brightstar 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 (9.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.47%).
Is Brightstar NCUA-insured?
Yes. Brightstar 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 Brightstar?
Brightstar holds $1.0 billion in total assets, ranking 92nd of 107 credit unions we track in Florida. It serves 59,360 members.
Does Brightstar have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Brightstar 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.
