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Veridian

Waterloo, IA · Est. 1934
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 96/100

Veridian is a credit union based in Waterloo, Iowa, established in 1934, with $8.9 billion in total assets serving 374,001 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 37th of 66 credit unions we track in Iowa. Its net worth ratio of 11.5% is stronger than 64% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Iowa median of 12.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.56% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Veridian appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$8.9B
$1B–10B institution
Members
374,001
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
11.5%
Top 36% of $1B–10B peers · Iowa median 12.9%
Return on assets
1.6%
Top 6% of $1B–10B peers · Iowa median 0.92%
Rank in Iowa
#37
of 66 credit unions

How Veridian compares to Iowa peers

Net worth ratio
Top 36% of $1B–10B peers
Veridian
11.5%
Iowa median
12.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 6% of $1B–10B peers
Veridian
1.6%
Iowa median
0.9%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Veridian

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

Financial strength
96/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 96
  • Strongly capitalized (11.5% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.56%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Veridian insured?

Yes. Veridian 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.

Veridian: frequently asked questions

Is Veridian a good credit union?

Veridian earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (96/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 96/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (11.5% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.56%).

Is Veridian NCUA-insured?

Yes. Veridian 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 Veridian?

Veridian holds $8.9 billion in total assets, ranking 37th of 66 credit unions we track in Iowa. It serves 374,001 members.

Does Veridian have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Veridian 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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