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Compass

Sparta, MI · Est. 1956
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 92/100

Compass is a credit union based in Sparta, Michigan, established in 1956, with $102 million in total assets serving 7,528 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 98th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 10.5% trails most similarly sized credit unions (38th percentile), versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.01% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Compass appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$101.7M
$100M–1B institution
Members
7,528
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.5%
Bottom 38% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
1.0%
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#98
of 170 credit unions

How Compass compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 38% of $100M–1B peers
Compass
10.5%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 29% of $100M–1B peers
Compass
1.0%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Compass

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

Financial strength
92/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 92
  • Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.01%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Compass insured?

Yes. Compass 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.

Compass: frequently asked questions

Is Compass a good credit union?

Compass earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (92/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 92/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.01%).

Is Compass NCUA-insured?

Yes. Compass 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 Compass?

Compass holds $102 million in total assets, ranking 98th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 7,528 members.

Does Compass have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Compass 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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