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Connections

Pocatello, ID · Est. 1937
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 80/100

Connections is a credit union based in Pocatello, Idaho, established in 1937, with $259 million in total assets serving 19,329 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 18th of 26 credit unions we track in Idaho. Its net worth ratio of 8.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (6th percentile), versus a Idaho median of 10%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.42% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Connections appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$259.4M
$100M–1B institution
Members
19,329
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.3%
Bottom 6% of $100M–1B peers · Idaho median 10%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 31% of $100M–1B peers · Idaho median 0.62%
Rank in Idaho
#18
of 26 credit unions

How Connections compares to Idaho peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 6% of $100M–1B peers
Connections
8.3%
Idaho median
10.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 31% of $100M–1B peers
Connections
0.4%
Idaho median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Connections

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

Financial strength
80/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 80
  • Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.42%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Connections insured?

Yes. Connections 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.

Connections: frequently asked questions

Is Connections a good credit union?

Connections earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (80/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 80/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.42%).

Is Connections NCUA-insured?

Yes. Connections 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 Connections?

Connections holds $259 million in total assets, ranking 18th of 26 credit unions we track in Idaho. It serves 19,329 members.

Does Connections have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Connections 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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