Qualstar
Qualstar is a credit union based in Bothell, Washington, established in 1952, with $923 million in total assets serving 62,575 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 8th of 75 credit unions we track in Washington. Its net worth ratio of 15.9% is stronger than 90% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Washington median of 12.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.41% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Qualstar appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Qualstar compares to Washington peers
How we graded Qualstar
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- Strongly capitalized (15.9% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.41%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Qualstar over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Qualstar insured?
Yes. Qualstar 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.
Qualstar: frequently asked questions
Is Qualstar a good credit union?
Qualstar earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (15.9% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.41%).
Is Qualstar NCUA-insured?
Yes. Qualstar 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 Qualstar?
Qualstar holds $923 million in total assets, ranking 8th of 75 credit unions we track in Washington. It serves 62,575 members.
Does Qualstar have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Qualstar 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.
