Helco
Helco is a credit union based in Hilo, Hawaii, established in 1938, with $45 million in total assets serving 1,375 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 25th of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. Its net worth ratio of 19.2% is stronger than 75% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Hawaii median of 12.6%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.19% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Helco appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Helco compares to Hawaii peers
How we graded Helco
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- Strongly capitalized (19.2% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.19%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Helco over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Helco insured?
Yes. Helco 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.
Helco: frequently asked questions
Is Helco a good credit union?
Helco earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (92/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 92/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (19.2% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.19%).
Is Helco NCUA-insured?
Yes. Helco 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 Helco?
Helco holds $45 million in total assets, ranking 25th of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. It serves 1,375 members.
Does Helco have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Helco 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.
