credit union

Aurora

Aurora, CO · Est. 1968
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 95/100

Aurora is a credit union based in Aurora, Colorado, established in 1968, with $139 million in total assets serving 7,432 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 17th of 62 credit unions we track in Colorado. Its net worth ratio of 17.5% is stronger than 94% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Colorado median of 11.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.67% return on assets. Consumers filed 1 complaints about AURORA FINANCIAL GROUP INC with the CFPB — 7.2 per $1B in assets, a lower rate than 77% of peers.

Total assets
$138.8M
$100M–1B institution
Members
7,432
Shares & deposits
—
Net worth ratio
17.5%
Top 6% of $100M–1B peers · Colorado median 11.3%
Return on assets
0.7%
Top 50% of $100M–1B peers · Colorado median 0.55%
Rank in Colorado
#17
of 62 credit unions

How Aurora compares to Colorado peers

Net worth ratio
Top 6% of $100M–1B peers
Aurora
17.5%
Colorado median
11.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 50% of $100M–1B peers
Aurora
0.7%
Colorado median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Aurora

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

Financial strength
95/100
Customer experience
64.58/100
Overall
A · 95
  • Strongly capitalized (17.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.67%)
  • 7.2 complaints per $1B in assets

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

1 complaints filed with the CFPB against AURORA FINANCIAL GROUP INC — 7.2 per $1B in assets.

Total complaints
1
Per $1B assets
7.2
Lower = better

Are deposits at Aurora insured?

Yes. Aurora 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.

Aurora: frequently asked questions

Is Aurora a good credit union?

Aurora earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (95/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 95/100 and a customer-experience score of 64.58/100. Strongly capitalized (17.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.67%).

Is Aurora NCUA-insured?

Yes. Aurora 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 Aurora?

Aurora holds $139 million in total assets, ranking 17th of 62 credit unions we track in Colorado. It serves 7,432 members.

How many complaints does Aurora have?

Consumers filed 1 complaints about AURORA FINANCIAL GROUP INC with the CFPB, or 7.2 per $1B in assets.

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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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