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Arc

Altoona, PA · Est. 1956
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Arc is a credit union based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, established in 1956, with $155 million in total assets serving 14,491 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 43rd of 271 credit unions we track in Pennsylvania. Its net worth ratio of 13.0% is stronger than 72% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Pennsylvania median of 13.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.49% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Arc appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$155.0M
$100M–1B institution
Members
14,491
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
13.0%
Top 28% of $100M–1B peers · Pennsylvania median 13.2%
Return on assets
1.5%
Top 11% of $100M–1B peers · Pennsylvania median 0.72%
Rank in Pennsylvania
#43
of 271 credit unions

How Arc compares to Pennsylvania peers

Net worth ratio
Top 28% of $100M–1B peers
Arc
13.0%
Pennsylvania median
13.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 11% of $100M–1B peers
Arc
1.5%
Pennsylvania median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Arc

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (13.0% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.49%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Arc insured?

Yes. Arc 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.

Arc: frequently asked questions

Is Arc a good credit union?

Arc 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 (13.0% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.49%).

Is Arc NCUA-insured?

Yes. Arc 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 Arc?

Arc holds $155 million in total assets, ranking 43rd of 271 credit unions we track in Pennsylvania. It serves 14,491 members.

Does Arc have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Arc 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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