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F & A

Monterey Park, CA · Est. 1936
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 96/100

F & A is a credit union based in Monterey Park, California, established in 1936, with $3.1 billion in total assets serving 44,883 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 36th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 12.5% is stronger than 76% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.71% return on assets. No consumer complaints against F & A appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$3.1B
$1B–10B institution
Members
44,883
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
12.5%
Top 24% of $1B–10B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
0.7%
Top 50% of $1B–10B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#36
of 241 credit unions

How F & A compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Top 24% of $1B–10B peers
F &
12.5%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 50% of $1B–10B peers
F &
0.7%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded F & A

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

Financial strength
96/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 96
  • Strongly capitalized (12.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.71%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at F & A insured?

Yes. F & A 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.

F & A: frequently asked questions

Is F & A a good credit union?

F & A earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (96/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 96/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (12.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.71%).

Is F & A NCUA-insured?

Yes. F & A 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 F & A?

F & A holds $3.1 billion in total assets, ranking 36th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 44,883 members.

Does F & A have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against F & A 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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