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Western New York

West Seneca, NY · Est. 1964
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 95/100

Western New York is a credit union based in West Seneca, New York, established in 1964, with $93 million in total assets serving 8,789 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 91st of 267 credit unions we track in New York. Its net worth ratio of 11.2% trails most similarly sized credit unions (26th percentile), versus a New York median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.21% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Western New York appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$93.1M
<$100M institution
Members
8,789
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
11.2%
Bottom 26% of <$100M peers · New York median 12%
Return on assets
1.2%
Top 23% of <$100M peers · New York median 0.67%
Rank in New York
#91
of 267 credit unions

How Western New York compares to New York peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 26% of <$100M peers
Western New
11.2%
New York median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 23% of <$100M peers
Western New
1.2%
New York median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Western New York

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

Financial strength
95/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 95
  • Strongly capitalized (11.2% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.21%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Western New York insured?

Yes. Western New York 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.

Western New York: frequently asked questions

Is Western New York a good credit union?

Western New York earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (95/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 95/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (11.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.21%).

Is Western New York NCUA-insured?

Yes. Western New York 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 Western New York?

Western New York holds $93 million in total assets, ranking 91st of 267 credit unions we track in New York. It serves 8,789 members.

Does Western New York have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Western New York 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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