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Ko`Olau

Kailua, HI · Est. 1953
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

Ko`Olau is a credit union based in Kailua, Hawaii, established in 1953, with $105 million in total assets serving 6,238 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 33rd of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. Its net worth ratio of 9.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (16th percentile), versus a Hawaii median of 12.6%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.01% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Ko`Olau appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$104.8M
$100M–1B institution
Members
6,238
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.1%
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers · Hawaii median 12.6%
Return on assets
1.0%
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers · Hawaii median 0.76%
Rank in Hawaii
#33
of 45 credit unions

How Ko`Olau compares to Hawaii peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers
Ko`Olau
9.1%
Hawaii median
12.6%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers
Ko`Olau
1.0%
Hawaii median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Ko`Olau

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

Financial strength
87/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 87
  • Well-capitalized (9.1% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.01%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Ko`Olau insured?

Yes. Ko`Olau 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.

Ko`Olau: frequently asked questions

Is Ko`Olau a good credit union?

Ko`Olau earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (87/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 87/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.1% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.01%).

Is Ko`Olau NCUA-insured?

Yes. Ko`Olau 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 Ko`Olau?

Ko`Olau holds $105 million in total assets, ranking 33rd of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. It serves 6,238 members.

Does Ko`Olau have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Ko`Olau 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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