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Hughes

Tucson, AZ · Est. 1951
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 81/100

Hughes is a credit union based in Tucson, Arizona, established in 1951, with $2.6 billion in total assets serving 188,025 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 29th of 33 credit unions we track in Arizona. Its net worth ratio of 8.8% trails most similarly sized credit unions (9th percentile), versus a Arizona median of 10.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.32% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Hughes appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$2.6B
$1B–10B institution
Members
188,025
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.8%
Bottom 9% of $1B–10B peers · Arizona median 10.8%
Return on assets
0.3%
Bottom 16% of $1B–10B peers · Arizona median 0.66%
Rank in Arizona
#29
of 33 credit unions

How Hughes compares to Arizona peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 9% of $1B–10B peers
Hughes
8.8%
Arizona median
10.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 16% of $1B–10B peers
Hughes
0.3%
Arizona median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Hughes

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

Financial strength
81/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 81
  • Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.32%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Hughes insured?

Yes. Hughes 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.

Hughes: frequently asked questions

Is Hughes a good credit union?

Hughes earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (81/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 81/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.32%).

Is Hughes NCUA-insured?

Yes. Hughes 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 Hughes?

Hughes holds $2.6 billion in total assets, ranking 29th of 33 credit unions we track in Arizona. It serves 188,025 members.

Does Hughes have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Hughes 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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