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Peopleschoice

Biddeford, ME · Est. 1963
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 84/100

Peopleschoice is a credit union based in Biddeford, Maine, established in 1963, with $367 million in total assets serving 20,377 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 41st of 48 credit unions we track in Maine. Its net worth ratio of 8.6% trails most similarly sized credit unions (10th percentile), versus a Maine median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.81% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Peopleschoice appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$366.9M
$100M–1B institution
Members
20,377
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.6%
Bottom 10% of $100M–1B peers · Maine median 10.9%
Return on assets
0.8%
Top 42% of $100M–1B peers · Maine median 0.75%
Rank in Maine
#41
of 48 credit unions

How Peopleschoice compares to Maine peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 10% of $100M–1B peers
Peopleschoice
8.6%
Maine median
10.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 42% of $100M–1B peers
Peopleschoice
0.8%
Maine median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Peopleschoice

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

Financial strength
84/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 84
  • Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.81%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Peopleschoice insured?

Yes. Peopleschoice 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.

Peopleschoice: frequently asked questions

Is Peopleschoice a good credit union?

Peopleschoice earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (84/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 84/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.81%).

Is Peopleschoice NCUA-insured?

Yes. Peopleschoice 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 Peopleschoice?

Peopleschoice holds $367 million in total assets, ranking 41st of 48 credit unions we track in Maine. It serves 20,377 members.

Does Peopleschoice have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Peopleschoice 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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