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Kalsee

Kalamazoo, MI · Est. 1954
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 89/100

Kalsee is a credit union based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, established in 1954, with $293 million in total assets serving 21,952 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 115th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 10.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (35th percentile), versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.69% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Kalsee appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$293.3M
$100M–1B institution
Members
21,952
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.3%
Bottom 35% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
0.7%
Top 49% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#115
of 170 credit unions

How Kalsee compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 35% of $100M–1B peers
Kalsee
10.3%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 49% of $100M–1B peers
Kalsee
0.7%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Kalsee

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

Financial strength
89/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 89
  • Well-capitalized (10.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.69%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Kalsee insured?

Yes. Kalsee 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.

Kalsee: frequently asked questions

Is Kalsee a good credit union?

Kalsee earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (89/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 89/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.69%).

Is Kalsee NCUA-insured?

Yes. Kalsee 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 Kalsee?

Kalsee holds $293 million in total assets, ranking 115th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 21,952 members.

Does Kalsee have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Kalsee 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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