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Orion

Memphis, TN · Est. 1957
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

Orion is a credit union based in Memphis, Tennessee, established in 1957, with $1.3 billion in total assets serving 69,342 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 79th of 126 credit unions we track in Tennessee. Its net worth ratio of 18.4% is stronger than 98% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Tennessee median of 13.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.13% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Orion appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.3B
$1B–10B institution
Members
69,342
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
18.4%
Top 2% of $1B–10B peers · Tennessee median 13.9%
Return on assets
0.1%
Bottom 7% of $1B–10B peers · Tennessee median 0.7%
Rank in Tennessee
#79
of 126 credit unions

How Orion compares to Tennessee peers

Net worth ratio
Top 2% of $1B–10B peers
Orion
18.4%
Tennessee median
13.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 7% of $1B–10B peers
Orion
0.1%
Tennessee median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Orion

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

Financial strength
91/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 91
  • Strongly capitalized (18.4% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.13%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Orion insured?

Yes. Orion 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.

Orion: frequently asked questions

Is Orion a good credit union?

Orion earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (91/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 91/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (18.4% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.13%).

Is Orion NCUA-insured?

Yes. Orion 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 Orion?

Orion holds $1.3 billion in total assets, ranking 79th of 126 credit unions we track in Tennessee. It serves 69,342 members.

Does Orion have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Orion 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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