Greater Iowa
Greater Iowa is a credit union based in Ames, Iowa, established in 1932, with $701 million in total assets serving 37,958 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 53rd of 66 credit unions we track in Iowa. Its net worth ratio of 9.5% trails most similarly sized credit unions (23th percentile), versus a Iowa median of 12.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.47% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Greater Iowa appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Greater Iowa compares to Iowa peers
How we graded Greater Iowa
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- Well-capitalized (9.5% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.47%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Greater Iowa over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Greater Iowa insured?
Yes. Greater Iowa 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.
Greater Iowa: frequently asked questions
Is Greater Iowa a good credit union?
Greater Iowa earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (85/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 85/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.47%).
Is Greater Iowa NCUA-insured?
Yes. Greater Iowa 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 Greater Iowa?
Greater Iowa holds $701 million in total assets, ranking 53rd of 66 credit unions we track in Iowa. It serves 37,958 members.
Does Greater Iowa have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Greater Iowa 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.
