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Harvard

Cambridge, MA · Est. 1939
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 80/100

Harvard is a credit union based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, established in 1939, with $1.2 billion in total assets serving 58,845 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 112th of 122 credit unions we track in Massachusetts. Its net worth ratio of 8.6% trails most similarly sized credit unions (8th percentile), versus a Massachusetts median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.23% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Harvard appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.2B
$1B–10B institution
Members
58,845
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.6%
Bottom 8% of $1B–10B peers · Massachusetts median 12%
Return on assets
0.2%
Bottom 11% of $1B–10B peers · Massachusetts median 0.55%
Rank in Massachusetts
#112
of 122 credit unions

How Harvard compares to Massachusetts peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 8% of $1B–10B peers
Harvard
8.6%
Massachusetts median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 11% of $1B–10B peers
Harvard
0.2%
Massachusetts median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Harvard

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

Financial strength
80/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 80
  • Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.23%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Harvard insured?

Yes. Harvard 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.

Harvard: frequently asked questions

Is Harvard a good credit union?

Harvard earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (80/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 80/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.23%).

Is Harvard NCUA-insured?

Yes. Harvard 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 Harvard?

Harvard holds $1.2 billion in total assets, ranking 112th of 122 credit unions we track in Massachusetts. It serves 58,845 members.

Does Harvard have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Harvard 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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