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Awakon

Onaway, MI · Est. 1951
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Awakon is a credit union based in Onaway, Michigan, established in 1951, with $202 million in total assets serving 14,830 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 7th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 13.3% is stronger than 74% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.60% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Awakon appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$201.9M
$100M–1B institution
Members
14,830
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
13.3%
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
1.6%
Top 8% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#7
of 170 credit unions

How Awakon compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers
Awakon
13.3%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 8% of $100M–1B peers
Awakon
1.6%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Awakon

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (13.3% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.60%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Awakon insured?

Yes. Awakon 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.

Awakon: frequently asked questions

Is Awakon a good credit union?

Awakon earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (13.3% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.60%).

Is Awakon NCUA-insured?

Yes. Awakon 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 Awakon?

Awakon holds $202 million in total assets, ranking 7th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 14,830 members.

Does Awakon have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Awakon 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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