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Arapahoe

Littleton, CO · Est. 1938
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 71/100

Arapahoe is a credit union based in Littleton, Colorado, established in 1938, with $157 million in total assets serving 9,544 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 59th of 62 credit unions we track in Colorado. Its net worth ratio of 6.8% trails most similarly sized credit unions (1th percentile), versus a Colorado median of 11.3%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.22% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Arapahoe appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$157.3M
$100M–1B institution
Members
9,544
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
6.8%
Bottom 1% of $100M–1B peers · Colorado median 11.3%
Return on assets
0.2%
Bottom 18% of $100M–1B peers · Colorado median 0.55%
Rank in Colorado
#59
of 62 credit unions

How Arapahoe compares to Colorado peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 1% of $100M–1B peers
Arapahoe
6.8%
Colorado median
11.3%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 18% of $100M–1B peers
Arapahoe
0.2%
Colorado median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Arapahoe

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

Financial strength
71/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 71
  • Below the well-capitalized threshold (6.8%)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.22%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Arapahoe insured?

Yes. Arapahoe 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.

Arapahoe: frequently asked questions

Is Arapahoe a good credit union?

Arapahoe earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (71/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 71/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Below the well-capitalized threshold (6.8%); Profitable (ROA 0.22%).

Is Arapahoe NCUA-insured?

Yes. Arapahoe 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 Arapahoe?

Arapahoe holds $157 million in total assets, ranking 59th of 62 credit unions we track in Colorado. It serves 9,544 members.

Does Arapahoe have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Arapahoe 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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