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Panhandle

Panama City, FL · Est. 1957
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Panhandle is a credit union based in Panama City, Florida, established in 1957, with $364 million in total assets serving 16,238 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 10th of 107 credit unions we track in Florida. Its net worth ratio of 13.2% is stronger than 74% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Florida median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.07% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Panhandle appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$363.7M
$100M–1B institution
Members
16,238
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
13.2%
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers · Florida median 11.1%
Return on assets
1.1%
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers · Florida median 0.53%
Rank in Florida
#10
of 107 credit unions

How Panhandle compares to Florida peers

Net worth ratio
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers
Panhandle
13.2%
Florida median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers
Panhandle
1.1%
Florida median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Panhandle

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (13.2% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.07%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Panhandle insured?

Yes. Panhandle 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.

Panhandle: frequently asked questions

Is Panhandle a good credit union?

Panhandle earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (13.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.07%).

Is Panhandle NCUA-insured?

Yes. Panhandle 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 Panhandle?

Panhandle holds $364 million in total assets, ranking 10th of 107 credit unions we track in Florida. It serves 16,238 members.

Does Panhandle have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Panhandle 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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