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Safe Harbor

Ludington, MI · Est. 1952
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 80/100

Safe Harbor is a credit union based in Ludington, Michigan, established in 1952, with $182 million in total assets serving 8,971 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 161st of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 9.6% trails most similarly sized credit unions (24th percentile), versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.15% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Safe Harbor appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$181.7M
$100M–1B institution
Members
8,971
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.6%
Bottom 24% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
-0.1%
Bottom 5% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#161
of 170 credit unions

How Safe Harbor compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 24% of $100M–1B peers
Safe Harbor
9.6%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 5% of $100M–1B peers
Safe Harbor
-0.1%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Safe Harbor

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

Financial strength
80/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 80
  • Well-capitalized (9.6% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.15%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Safe Harbor insured?

Yes. Safe Harbor 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.

Safe Harbor: frequently asked questions

Is Safe Harbor a good credit union?

Safe Harbor 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 (9.6% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.15%).

Is Safe Harbor NCUA-insured?

Yes. Safe Harbor 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 Safe Harbor?

Safe Harbor holds $182 million in total assets, ranking 161st of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 8,971 members.

Does Safe Harbor have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Safe Harbor 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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