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Monterra

Redwood City, CA · Est. 1952
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 97/100

Monterra is a credit union based in Redwood City, California, established in 1952, with $1.9 billion in total assets serving 100,322 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 33rd of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 12.9% is stronger than 80% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.96% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Monterra appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.9B
$1B–10B institution
Members
100,322
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
12.9%
Top 20% of $1B–10B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
1.0%
Top 28% of $1B–10B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#33
of 241 credit unions

How Monterra compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Top 20% of $1B–10B peers
Monterra
12.9%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 28% of $1B–10B peers
Monterra
1.0%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Monterra

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

Financial strength
97/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 97
  • Strongly capitalized (12.9% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.96%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Monterra insured?

Yes. Monterra 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.

Monterra: frequently asked questions

Is Monterra a good credit union?

Monterra earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (97/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 97/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (12.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.96%).

Is Monterra NCUA-insured?

Yes. Monterra 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 Monterra?

Monterra holds $1.9 billion in total assets, ranking 33rd of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 100,322 members.

Does Monterra have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Monterra 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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