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Northwest Hills

Torrington, CT · Est. 1954
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 88/100

Northwest Hills is a credit union based in Torrington, Connecticut, established in 1954, with $55 million in total assets serving 3,675 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 38th of 64 credit unions we track in Connecticut. Its net worth ratio of 9.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (12th percentile), versus a Connecticut median of 11.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.25% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Northwest Hills appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$54.8M
<$100M institution
Members
3,675
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.3%
Bottom 12% of <$100M peers · Connecticut median 11.2%
Return on assets
1.3%
Top 22% of <$100M peers · Connecticut median 0.64%
Rank in Connecticut
#38
of 64 credit unions

How Northwest Hills compares to Connecticut peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 12% of <$100M peers
Northwest Hills
9.3%
Connecticut median
11.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 22% of <$100M peers
Northwest Hills
1.3%
Connecticut median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Northwest Hills

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

Financial strength
88/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 88
  • Well-capitalized (9.3% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.25%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Northwest Hills insured?

Yes. Northwest Hills 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.

Northwest Hills: frequently asked questions

Is Northwest Hills a good credit union?

Northwest Hills 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). Well-capitalized (9.3% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.25%).

Is Northwest Hills NCUA-insured?

Yes. Northwest Hills 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 Northwest Hills?

Northwest Hills holds $55 million in total assets, ranking 38th of 64 credit unions we track in Connecticut. It serves 3,675 members.

Does Northwest Hills have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Northwest Hills 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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