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Lafcu

Lansing, MI · Est. 1936
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 93/100

Lafcu is a credit union based in Lansing, Michigan, established in 1936, with $1.1 billion in total assets serving 73,193 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 90th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 20.4% is stronger than 99% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.36% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Lafcu appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.1B
$1B–10B institution
Members
73,193
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
20.4%
Top 1% of $1B–10B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 19% of $1B–10B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#90
of 170 credit unions

How Lafcu compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Top 1% of $1B–10B peers
Lafcu
20.4%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 19% of $1B–10B peers
Lafcu
0.4%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Lafcu

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

Financial strength
93/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 93
  • Strongly capitalized (20.4% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.36%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Lafcu insured?

Yes. Lafcu 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.

Lafcu: frequently asked questions

Is Lafcu a good credit union?

Lafcu earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (93/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 93/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (20.4% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.36%).

Is Lafcu NCUA-insured?

Yes. Lafcu 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 Lafcu?

Lafcu holds $1.1 billion in total assets, ranking 90th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 73,193 members.

Does Lafcu have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Lafcu 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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