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Selfreliance

Chicago, IL · Est. 1951
95/ 100
Trust Grade
Excellent
95 out of 100

Selfreliance is a credit union based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1951, with $1.1 billion in total assets serving 48,785 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 69th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. Its net worth ratio of 12.6% is stronger than 77% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Illinois median of 13.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.66% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Selfreliance appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.1B
$1B–10B institution
Members
48,785
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
12.6%
Top 23% of $1B–10B peers · Illinois median 13.7%
Return on assets
0.7%
Bottom 46% of $1B–10B peers · Illinois median 0.62%
Rank in Illinois
#69
of 188 credit unions

How Selfreliance compares to Illinois peers

Net worth ratio
Top 23% of $1B–10B peers
Selfreliance
12.6%
Illinois median
13.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 46% of $1B–10B peers
Selfreliance
0.7%
Illinois median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Selfreliance

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

Financial strength
95/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
95/100
  • Strongly capitalized (12.6% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.66%)
  • 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 Selfreliance over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Selfreliance insured?

Yes. Selfreliance 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.

Selfreliance: frequently asked questions

Is Selfreliance a good credit union?

Selfreliance earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (95/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 95/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (12.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.66%).

Is Selfreliance NCUA-insured?

Yes. Selfreliance 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 Selfreliance?

Selfreliance holds $1.1 billion in total assets, ranking 69th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. It serves 48,785 members.

Does Selfreliance have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Selfreliance 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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