Lion
Lion is a credit union based in El Dorado, Arkansas, established in 1936, with $18 million in total assets serving 2,224 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 11th of 48 credit unions we track in Arkansas. Its net worth ratio of 18.2% is stronger than 71% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Arkansas median of 16.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.39% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Lion appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Lion compares to Arkansas peers
How we graded Lion
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Strongly capitalized (18.2% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.39%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Lion over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Lion insured?
Yes. Lion 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.
Lion: frequently asked questions
Is Lion a good credit union?
Lion 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 (18.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.39%).
Is Lion NCUA-insured?
Yes. Lion 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 Lion?
Lion holds $18 million in total assets, ranking 11th of 48 credit unions we track in Arkansas. It serves 2,224 members.
Does Lion have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Lion 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.
