Coastal
Coastal is a credit union based in Raleigh, North Carolina, established in 1967, with $6.2 billion in total assets serving 345,251 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 44th of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. Its net worth ratio of 9.6% trails most similarly sized credit unions (24th percentile), versus a North Carolina median of 12.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.64% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Coastal appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Coastal compares to North Carolina peers
How we graded Coastal
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- Well-capitalized (9.6% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.64%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Coastal over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Coastal insured?
Yes. Coastal 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.
Coastal: frequently asked questions
Is Coastal a good credit union?
Coastal earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (86/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 86/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.64%).
Is Coastal NCUA-insured?
Yes. Coastal 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 Coastal?
Coastal holds $6.2 billion in total assets, ranking 44th of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. It serves 345,251 members.
Does Coastal have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Coastal 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.
