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F3

San Jose, CA · Est. 1931
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 94/100

F3 is a credit union based in San Jose, California, established in 1931, with $239 million in total assets serving 12,873 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 69th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 18.1% is stronger than 95% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.53% return on assets. No consumer complaints against F3 appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$239.4M
$100M–1B institution
Members
12,873
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
18.1%
Top 5% of $100M–1B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
0.5%
Bottom 39% of $100M–1B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#69
of 241 credit unions

How F3 compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Top 5% of $100M–1B peers
F3
18.1%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 39% of $100M–1B peers
F3
0.5%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded F3

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

Financial strength
94/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 94
  • Strongly capitalized (18.1% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.53%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for F3 over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at F3 insured?

Yes. F3 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.

F3: frequently asked questions

Is F3 a good credit union?

F3 earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (18.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.53%).

Is F3 NCUA-insured?

Yes. F3 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 F3?

F3 holds $239 million in total assets, ranking 69th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 12,873 members.

Does F3 have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against F3 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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