Chicago's Bravest
Chicago's Bravest is a credit union based in Chicago, Illinois, established in 1957, with $11 million in total assets serving 1,269 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 58th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. Its net worth ratio of 20.9% is stronger than 81% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Illinois median of 13.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.89% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Chicago's Bravest appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Chicago's Bravest compares to Illinois peers
How we graded Chicago's Bravest
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- Strongly capitalized (20.9% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.89%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Chicago's Bravest over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Chicago's Bravest insured?
Yes. Chicago's Bravest 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.
Chicago's Bravest: frequently asked questions
Is Chicago's Bravest a good credit union?
Chicago's Bravest earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (97/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 97/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (20.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.89%).
Is Chicago's Bravest NCUA-insured?
Yes. Chicago's Bravest 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 Chicago's Bravest?
Chicago's Bravest holds $11 million in total assets, ranking 58th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. It serves 1,269 members.
Does Chicago's Bravest have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Chicago's Bravest 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.
