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Brewer

Brewer, ME · Est. 1960
89/ 100
Trust Grade
Strong
89 out of 100

Brewer is a credit union based in Brewer, Maine, established in 1960, with $117 million in total assets serving 8,561 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 29th of 48 credit unions we track in Maine. Its net worth ratio of 10.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (34th percentile), versus a Maine median of 10.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.71% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Brewer appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$117.1M
$100M–1B institution
Members
8,561
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.3%
Bottom 34% of $100M–1B peers · Maine median 10.9%
Return on assets
0.7%
Top 48% of $100M–1B peers · Maine median 0.75%
Rank in Maine
#29
of 48 credit unions

How Brewer compares to Maine peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 34% of $100M–1B peers
Brewer
10.3%
Maine median
10.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 48% of $100M–1B peers
Brewer
0.7%
Maine median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Brewer

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

Financial strength
89/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
89/100
  • Well-capitalized (10.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.71%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

The Trust Grade is Bankzia’s independent, documented opinion computed from public FDIC/NCUA/CFPB data — not an official rating, and not a statement about the safety of insured deposits. Report a data error or dispute this grade →

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Brewer insured?

Yes. Brewer 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.

Brewer: frequently asked questions

Is Brewer a good credit union?

Brewer 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). Well-capitalized (10.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.71%).

Is Brewer NCUA-insured?

Yes. Brewer 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 Brewer?

Brewer holds $117 million in total assets, ranking 29th of 48 credit unions we track in Maine. It serves 8,561 members.

Does Brewer have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Brewer 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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