Meritus
Meritus is a credit union based in Lafayette, Louisiana, established in 1954, with $249 million in total assets serving 23,654 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 78th of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. Its net worth ratio of 13.2% is stronger than 73% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Louisiana median of 14.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.10% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Meritus appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Meritus compares to Louisiana peers
How we graded Meritus
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Strongly capitalized (13.2% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.10%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Meritus over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Meritus insured?
Yes. Meritus 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.
Meritus: frequently asked questions
Is Meritus a good credit union?
Meritus earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (91/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 91/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (13.2% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.10%).
Is Meritus NCUA-insured?
Yes. Meritus 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 Meritus?
Meritus holds $249 million in total assets, ranking 78th of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. It serves 23,654 members.
Does Meritus have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Meritus 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.
