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Independent

Anderson, IN · Est. 1971
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 83/100

Independent is a credit union based in Anderson, Indiana, established in 1971, with $94 million in total assets serving 6,123 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 104th of 124 credit unions we track in Indiana. Its net worth ratio of 10.7% trails most similarly sized credit unions (22th percentile), versus a Indiana median of 12.8%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.22% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Independent appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$93.8M
<$100M institution
Members
6,123
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.7%
Bottom 22% of <$100M peers · Indiana median 12.8%
Return on assets
-0.2%
Bottom 17% of <$100M peers · Indiana median 0.68%
Rank in Indiana
#104
of 124 credit unions

How Independent compares to Indiana peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 22% of <$100M peers
Independent
10.7%
Indiana median
12.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 17% of <$100M peers
Independent
-0.2%
Indiana median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Independent

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

Financial strength
83/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 83
  • Well-capitalized (10.7% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.22%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Independent insured?

Yes. Independent 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.

Independent: frequently asked questions

Is Independent a good credit union?

Independent earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (83/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 83/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.7% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.22%).

Is Independent NCUA-insured?

Yes. Independent 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 Independent?

Independent holds $94 million in total assets, ranking 104th of 124 credit unions we track in Indiana. It serves 6,123 members.

Does Independent have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Independent 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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