Sunward
Sunward is a credit union based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, established in 1948, with $4.5 billion in total assets serving 174,947 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 34th of 37 credit unions we track in New Mexico. Its net worth ratio of 8.9% trails most similarly sized credit unions (11th percentile), versus a New Mexico median of 13.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.27% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Sunward appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Sunward compares to New Mexico peers
How we graded Sunward
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- Well-capitalized (8.9% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.27%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Sunward over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Sunward insured?
Yes. Sunward 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.
Sunward: frequently asked questions
Is Sunward a good credit union?
Sunward earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (81/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 81/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.27%).
Is Sunward NCUA-insured?
Yes. Sunward 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 Sunward?
Sunward holds $4.5 billion in total assets, ranking 34th of 37 credit unions we track in New Mexico. It serves 174,947 members.
Does Sunward have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Sunward 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.
