Norstar
Norstar is a credit union based in Britton, South Dakota, established in 1942, with $78 million in total assets serving 2,810 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 2nd of 33 credit unions we track in South Dakota. Its net worth ratio of 15.0% is stronger than 55% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a South Dakota median of 10.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.84% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Norstar appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Norstar compares to South Dakota peers
How we graded Norstar
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- Strongly capitalized (15.0% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.84%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Norstar over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Norstar insured?
Yes. Norstar 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.
Norstar: frequently asked questions
Is Norstar a good credit union?
Norstar 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 (15.0% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.84%).
Is Norstar NCUA-insured?
Yes. Norstar 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 Norstar?
Norstar holds $78 million in total assets, ranking 2nd of 33 credit unions we track in South Dakota. It serves 2,810 members.
Does Norstar have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Norstar 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.
