1st Gateway
1st Gateway is a credit union based in Camanche, Iowa, established in 1953, with $172 million in total assets serving 10,317 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 35th of 66 credit unions we track in Iowa. Its net worth ratio of 13.8% is stronger than 79% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Iowa median of 12.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.81% return on assets. No consumer complaints against 1st Gateway appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How 1st Gateway compares to Iowa peers
How we graded 1st Gateway
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- Strongly capitalized (13.8% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.81%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for 1st Gateway over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at 1st Gateway insured?
Yes. 1st Gateway 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.
1st Gateway: frequently asked questions
Is 1st Gateway a good credit union?
1st Gateway earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (96/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 96/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (13.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.81%).
Is 1st Gateway NCUA-insured?
Yes. 1st Gateway 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 1st Gateway?
1st Gateway holds $172 million in total assets, ranking 35th of 66 credit unions we track in Iowa. It serves 10,317 members.
Does 1st Gateway have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against 1st Gateway 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.
