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Embers

Marquette, MI · Est. 1953
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 97/100

Embers is a credit union based in Marquette, Michigan, established in 1953, with $613 million in total assets serving 33,170 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 51st of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 11.9% is stronger than 59% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.99% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Embers appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$612.9M
$100M–1B institution
Members
33,170
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
11.9%
Top 41% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
1.0%
Top 30% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#51
of 170 credit unions

How Embers compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Top 41% of $100M–1B peers
Embers
11.9%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 30% of $100M–1B peers
Embers
1.0%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Embers

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

Financial strength
97/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 97
  • Strongly capitalized (11.9% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.99%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Embers insured?

Yes. Embers 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.

Embers: frequently asked questions

Is Embers a good credit union?

Embers earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (97/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 97/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (11.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.99%).

Is Embers NCUA-insured?

Yes. Embers 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 Embers?

Embers holds $613 million in total assets, ranking 51st of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 33,170 members.

Does Embers have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Embers 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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