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Fortress

Marion, IN · Est. 1951
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Fortress is a credit union based in Marion, Indiana, established in 1951, with $22 million in total assets serving 1,940 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 8th of 124 credit unions we track in Indiana. Its net worth ratio of 18.1% is stronger than 71% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Indiana median of 12.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.62% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Fortress appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$21.7M
<$100M institution
Members
1,940
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
18.1%
Top 29% of <$100M peers · Indiana median 12.8%
Return on assets
1.6%
Top 12% of <$100M peers · Indiana median 0.68%
Rank in Indiana
#8
of 124 credit unions

How Fortress compares to Indiana peers

Net worth ratio
Top 29% of <$100M peers
Fortress
18.1%
Indiana median
12.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 12% of <$100M peers
Fortress
1.6%
Indiana median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Fortress

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (18.1% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.62%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Fortress insured?

Yes. Fortress 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.

Fortress: frequently asked questions

Is Fortress a good credit union?

Fortress 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 (18.1% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.62%).

Is Fortress NCUA-insured?

Yes. Fortress 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 Fortress?

Fortress holds $22 million in total assets, ranking 8th of 124 credit unions we track in Indiana. It serves 1,940 members.

Does Fortress have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Fortress 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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