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Northwood

Philadelphia, PA · Est. 1943
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 88/100

Northwood is a credit union based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, established in 1943, with $7 million in total assets serving 296 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 199th of 271 credit unions we track in Pennsylvania. Its net worth ratio of 19.1% is stronger than 75% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Pennsylvania median of 13.2%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.25% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Northwood appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$6.8M
<$100M institution
Members
296
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
19.1%
Top 25% of <$100M peers · Pennsylvania median 13.2%
Return on assets
-0.3%
Bottom 17% of <$100M peers · Pennsylvania median 0.72%
Rank in Pennsylvania
#199
of 271 credit unions

How Northwood compares to Pennsylvania peers

Net worth ratio
Top 25% of <$100M peers
Northwood
19.1%
Pennsylvania median
13.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 17% of <$100M peers
Northwood
-0.3%
Pennsylvania median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Northwood

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

Financial strength
88/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 88
  • Strongly capitalized (19.1% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.25%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Northwood insured?

Yes. Northwood 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.

Northwood: frequently asked questions

Is Northwood a good credit union?

Northwood earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (88/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 88/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (19.1% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.25%).

Is Northwood NCUA-insured?

Yes. Northwood 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 Northwood?

Northwood holds $7 million in total assets, ranking 199th of 271 credit unions we track in Pennsylvania. It serves 296 members.

Does Northwood have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Northwood 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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