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Advantage One

Brownstown, MI · Est. 1952
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 96/100

Advantage One is a credit union based in Brownstown, Michigan, established in 1952, with $266 million in total assets serving 17,805 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 66th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 11.6% is stronger than 55% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.31% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Advantage One appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$266.0M
$100M–1B institution
Members
17,805
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
11.6%
Top 45% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
1.3%
Top 16% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#66
of 170 credit unions

How Advantage One compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Top 45% of $100M–1B peers
Advantage One
11.6%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 16% of $100M–1B peers
Advantage One
1.3%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Advantage One

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

Financial strength
96/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 96
  • Strongly capitalized (11.6% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.31%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Advantage One insured?

Yes. Advantage One 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.

Advantage One: frequently asked questions

Is Advantage One a good credit union?

Advantage One 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 (11.6% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.31%).

Is Advantage One NCUA-insured?

Yes. Advantage One 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 Advantage One?

Advantage One holds $266 million in total assets, ranking 66th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 17,805 members.

Does Advantage One have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Advantage One 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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