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Columbine

Centennial, CO · Est. 1957
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 88/100

Columbine is a credit union based in Centennial, Colorado, established in 1957, with $79 million in total assets serving 6,580 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 32nd of 62 credit unions we track in Colorado. Its net worth ratio of 11.9% trails most similarly sized credit unions (32th percentile), versus a Colorado median of 11.3%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.16% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Columbine appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$78.5M
<$100M institution
Members
6,580
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
11.9%
Bottom 32% of <$100M peers · Colorado median 11.3%
Return on assets
-0.2%
Bottom 18% of <$100M peers · Colorado median 0.55%
Rank in Colorado
#32
of 62 credit unions

How Columbine compares to Colorado peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 32% of <$100M peers
Columbine
11.9%
Colorado median
11.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 18% of <$100M peers
Columbine
-0.2%
Colorado median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Columbine

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

Financial strength
88/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 88
  • Strongly capitalized (11.9% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.16%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Columbine insured?

Yes. Columbine 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.

Columbine: frequently asked questions

Is Columbine a good credit union?

Columbine earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (88/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 88/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (11.9% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.16%).

Is Columbine NCUA-insured?

Yes. Columbine 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 Columbine?

Columbine holds $79 million in total assets, ranking 32nd of 62 credit unions we track in Colorado. It serves 6,580 members.

Does Columbine have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Columbine 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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