Gale
Gale is a credit union based in Galesburg, Illinois, established in 1947, with $69 million in total assets serving 4,689 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 79th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. Its net worth ratio of 11.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (25th percentile), versus a Illinois median of 13.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.97% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Gale appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Gale compares to Illinois peers
How we graded Gale
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- Strongly capitalized (11.1% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.97%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Gale over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Gale insured?
Yes. Gale 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.
Gale: frequently asked questions
Is Gale a good credit union?
Gale earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (11.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.97%).
Is Gale NCUA-insured?
Yes. Gale 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 Gale?
Gale holds $69 million in total assets, ranking 79th of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. It serves 4,689 members.
Does Gale have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Gale 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.
