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Signature

Alexandria, VA · Est. 1970
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

Signature is a credit union based in Alexandria, Virginia, established in 1970, with $407 million in total assets serving 26,997 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 61st of 95 credit unions we track in Virginia. Its net worth ratio of 10.9% trails most similarly sized credit unions (44th percentile), versus a Virginia median of 11.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.05% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Signature appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$406.7M
$100M–1B institution
Members
26,997
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.9%
Bottom 44% of $100M–1B peers · Virginia median 11.9%
Return on assets
0.1%
Bottom 9% of $100M–1B peers · Virginia median 0.56%
Rank in Virginia
#61
of 95 credit unions

How Signature compares to Virginia peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 44% of $100M–1B peers
Signature
10.9%
Virginia median
11.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 9% of $100M–1B peers
Signature
0.1%
Virginia median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Signature

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

Financial strength
87/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 87
  • Well-capitalized (10.9% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.05%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Signature insured?

Yes. Signature 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.

Signature: frequently asked questions

Is Signature a good credit union?

Signature earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (87/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 87/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.05%).

Is Signature NCUA-insured?

Yes. Signature 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 Signature?

Signature holds $407 million in total assets, ranking 61st of 95 credit unions we track in Virginia. It serves 26,997 members.

Does Signature have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Signature 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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