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Gulf Coast

Corpus Christi, TX · Est. 1940
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 76/100

Gulf Coast is a credit union based in Corpus Christi, Texas, established in 1940, with $265 million in total assets serving 18,259 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 342nd of 379 credit unions we track in Texas. Its net worth ratio of 8.0% trails most similarly sized credit unions (4th percentile), versus a Texas median of 13.5%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.01% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Gulf Coast appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$264.9M
$100M–1B institution
Members
18,259
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.0%
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers · Texas median 13.5%
Return on assets
-0.0%
Bottom 7% of $100M–1B peers · Texas median 0.58%
Rank in Texas
#342
of 379 credit unions

How Gulf Coast compares to Texas peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers
Gulf Coast
8.0%
Texas median
13.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 7% of $100M–1B peers
Gulf Coast
-0.0%
Texas median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Gulf Coast

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

Financial strength
76/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 76
  • Well-capitalized (8.0% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.01%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Gulf Coast insured?

Yes. Gulf Coast 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.

Gulf Coast: frequently asked questions

Is Gulf Coast a good credit union?

Gulf Coast earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (76/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 76/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.0% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.01%).

Is Gulf Coast NCUA-insured?

Yes. Gulf Coast 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 Gulf Coast?

Gulf Coast holds $265 million in total assets, ranking 342nd of 379 credit unions we track in Texas. It serves 18,259 members.

Does Gulf Coast have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Gulf Coast 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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