Blaze
Blaze is a credit union based in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, established in 1934, with $4.8 billion in total assets serving 256,228 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 67th of 81 credit unions we track in Minnesota. Its net worth ratio of 8.6% trails most similarly sized credit unions (8th percentile), versus a Minnesota median of 12.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.83% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Blaze appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Blaze compares to Minnesota peers
How we graded Blaze
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- Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.83%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Blaze over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Blaze insured?
Yes. Blaze 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.
Blaze: frequently asked questions
Is Blaze a good credit union?
Blaze earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (84/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 84/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.83%).
Is Blaze NCUA-insured?
Yes. Blaze 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 Blaze?
Blaze holds $4.8 billion in total assets, ranking 67th of 81 credit unions we track in Minnesota. It serves 256,228 members.
Does Blaze have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Blaze 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.
