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Community West

Kentwood, MI · Est. 1967
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 81/100

Community West is a credit union based in Kentwood, Michigan, established in 1967, with $255 million in total assets serving 17,796 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 159th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 9.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (16th percentile), versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.18% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Community West appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$255.4M
$100M–1B institution
Members
17,796
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.1%
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
0.2%
Bottom 15% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#159
of 170 credit unions

How Community West compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 16% of $100M–1B peers
Community West
9.1%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 15% of $100M–1B peers
Community West
0.2%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Community West

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

Financial strength
81/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 81
  • Well-capitalized (9.1% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.18%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Community West insured?

Yes. Community West 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.

Community West: frequently asked questions

Is Community West a good credit union?

Community West earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (81/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 81/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.18%).

Is Community West NCUA-insured?

Yes. Community West 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 Community West?

Community West holds $255 million in total assets, ranking 159th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 17,796 members.

Does Community West have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Community West 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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