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Ascension

Gonzales, LA · Est. 1974
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 89/100

Ascension is a credit union based in Gonzales, Louisiana, established in 1974, with $109 million in total assets serving 10,844 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 96th of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. Its net worth ratio of 11.0% trails most similarly sized credit unions (47th percentile), versus a Louisiana median of 14.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.35% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Ascension appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$109.0M
$100M–1B institution
Members
10,844
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
11.0%
Bottom 47% of $100M–1B peers · Louisiana median 14.5%
Return on assets
0.3%
Bottom 25% of $100M–1B peers · Louisiana median 0.49%
Rank in Louisiana
#96
of 136 credit unions

How Ascension compares to Louisiana peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 47% of $100M–1B peers
Ascension
11.0%
Louisiana median
14.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 25% of $100M–1B peers
Ascension
0.3%
Louisiana median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Ascension

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

Financial strength
89/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 89
  • Strongly capitalized (11.0% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.35%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Ascension insured?

Yes. Ascension 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.

Ascension: frequently asked questions

Is Ascension a good credit union?

Ascension earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (89/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 89/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (11.0% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.35%).

Is Ascension NCUA-insured?

Yes. Ascension 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 Ascension?

Ascension holds $109 million in total assets, ranking 96th of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. It serves 10,844 members.

Does Ascension have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Ascension 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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