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Velocity

Austin, TX · Est. 1947
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

Velocity is a credit union based in Austin, Texas, established in 1947, with $1.1 billion in total assets serving 71,906 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 218th of 379 credit unions we track in Texas. Its net worth ratio of 14.1% is stronger than 89% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Texas median of 13.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.06% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Velocity appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.1B
$1B–10B institution
Members
71,906
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
14.1%
Top 11% of $1B–10B peers · Texas median 13.5%
Return on assets
0.1%
Bottom 5% of $1B–10B peers · Texas median 0.58%
Rank in Texas
#218
of 379 credit unions

How Velocity compares to Texas peers

Net worth ratio
Top 11% of $1B–10B peers
Velocity
14.1%
Texas median
13.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 5% of $1B–10B peers
Velocity
0.1%
Texas median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Velocity

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

Financial strength
91/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 91
  • Strongly capitalized (14.1% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.06%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Velocity insured?

Yes. Velocity 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.

Velocity: frequently asked questions

Is Velocity a good credit union?

Velocity 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 (14.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.06%).

Is Velocity NCUA-insured?

Yes. Velocity 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 Velocity?

Velocity holds $1.1 billion in total assets, ranking 218th of 379 credit unions we track in Texas. It serves 71,906 members.

Does Velocity have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Velocity 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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