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St. Mark

Chicago, IL · Est. 1954
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 73/100

St. Mark is a credit union based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1954, with $526 thousand in total assets serving 167 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 179th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. Its net worth ratio of 21.5% is stronger than 82% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Illinois median of 13.7%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-4.28% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against St. Mark appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$526K
<$100M institution
Members
167
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
21.5%
Top 18% of <$100M peers · Illinois median 13.7%
Return on assets
-4.3%
Bottom 2% of <$100M peers · Illinois median 0.62%
Rank in Illinois
#179
of 188 credit unions

How St. Mark compares to Illinois peers

Net worth ratio
Top 18% of <$100M peers
St. Mark
21.5%
Illinois median
13.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 2% of <$100M peers
St. Mark
-4.3%
Illinois median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded St. Mark

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

Financial strength
73/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 73
  • Strongly capitalized (21.5% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -4.28%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at St. Mark insured?

Yes. St. Mark 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.

St. Mark: frequently asked questions

Is St. Mark a good credit union?

St. Mark earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (73/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 73/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (21.5% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -4.28%).

Is St. Mark NCUA-insured?

Yes. St. Mark 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 St. Mark?

St. Mark holds $1 million in total assets, ranking 179th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. It serves 167 members.

Does St. Mark have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against St. Mark 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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