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Western Springs

Western Springs, IL · Est. 1960
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Western Springs is a credit union based in Western Springs, Illinois, established in 1960, with $4 million in total assets serving 474 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 1st of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. Its net worth ratio of 17.8% is stronger than 70% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Illinois median of 13.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.80% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Western Springs appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$3.9M
<$100M institution
Members
474
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
17.8%
Top 30% of <$100M peers · Illinois median 13.7%
Return on assets
1.8%
Top 9% of <$100M peers · Illinois median 0.62%
Rank in Illinois
#1
of 188 credit unions

How Western Springs compares to Illinois peers

Net worth ratio
Top 30% of <$100M peers
Western Springs
17.8%
Illinois median
13.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 9% of <$100M peers
Western Springs
1.8%
Illinois median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Western Springs

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (17.8% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.80%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Western Springs insured?

Yes. Western Springs 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.

Western Springs: frequently asked questions

Is Western Springs a good credit union?

Western Springs 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 (17.8% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.80%).

Is Western Springs NCUA-insured?

Yes. Western Springs 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 Western Springs?

Western Springs holds $4 million in total assets, ranking 1st of 188 credit unions we track in Illinois. It serves 474 members.

Does Western Springs have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Western Springs 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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