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Gfa

Gardner, MA · Est. 1938
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 82/100

Gfa is a credit union based in Gardner, Massachusetts, established in 1938, with $761 million in total assets serving 33,415 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 102nd of 122 credit unions we track in Massachusetts. Its net worth ratio of 9.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (16th percentile), versus a Massachusetts median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.30% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Gfa appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$760.6M
$100M–1B institution
Members
33,415
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.1%
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers · Massachusetts median 12%
Return on assets
0.3%
Bottom 23% of $100M–1B peers · Massachusetts median 0.55%
Rank in Massachusetts
#102
of 122 credit unions

How Gfa compares to Massachusetts peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers
Gfa
9.1%
Massachusetts median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 23% of $100M–1B peers
Gfa
0.3%
Massachusetts median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Gfa

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

Financial strength
82/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 82
  • Well-capitalized (9.1% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.30%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Gfa insured?

Yes. Gfa 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.

Gfa: frequently asked questions

Is Gfa a good credit union?

Gfa earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (82/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 82/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.30%).

Is Gfa NCUA-insured?

Yes. Gfa 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 Gfa?

Gfa holds $761 million in total assets, ranking 102nd of 122 credit unions we track in Massachusetts. It serves 33,415 members.

Does Gfa have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Gfa 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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