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Topside

Dahlgren, VA · Est. 1961
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 82/100

Topside is a credit union based in Dahlgren, Virginia, established in 1961, with $491 million in total assets serving 41,798 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 71st of 95 credit unions we track in Virginia. Its net worth ratio of 8.5% trails most similarly sized credit unions (8th percentile), versus a Virginia median of 11.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.61% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Topside appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$490.9M
$100M–1B institution
Members
41,798
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.5%
Bottom 8% of $100M–1B peers · Virginia median 11.9%
Return on assets
0.6%
Bottom 44% of $100M–1B peers · Virginia median 0.56%
Rank in Virginia
#71
of 95 credit unions

How Topside compares to Virginia peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 8% of $100M–1B peers
Topside
8.5%
Virginia median
11.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 44% of $100M–1B peers
Topside
0.6%
Virginia median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Topside

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

Financial strength
82/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 82
  • Well-capitalized (8.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.61%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Topside insured?

Yes. Topside 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.

Topside: frequently asked questions

Is Topside a good credit union?

Topside earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (82/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 82/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.61%).

Is Topside NCUA-insured?

Yes. Topside 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 Topside?

Topside holds $491 million in total assets, ranking 71st of 95 credit unions we track in Virginia. It serves 41,798 members.

Does Topside have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Topside 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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