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South Metro

Prior Lake, MN · Est. 1993
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 77/100

South Metro is a credit union based in Prior Lake, Minnesota, established in 1993, with $183 million in total assets serving 6,068 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 79th of 81 credit unions we track in Minnesota. Its net worth ratio of 8.2% trails most similarly sized credit unions (5th percentile), versus a Minnesota median of 12.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.12% return on assets. No consumer complaints against South Metro appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$183.4M
$100M–1B institution
Members
6,068
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.2%
Bottom 5% of $100M–1B peers · Minnesota median 12.2%
Return on assets
0.1%
Bottom 12% of $100M–1B peers · Minnesota median 0.86%
Rank in Minnesota
#79
of 81 credit unions

How South Metro compares to Minnesota peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 5% of $100M–1B peers
South Metro
8.2%
Minnesota median
12.2%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 12% of $100M–1B peers
South Metro
0.1%
Minnesota median
0.9%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded South Metro

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

Financial strength
77/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 77
  • Well-capitalized (8.2% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.12%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at South Metro insured?

Yes. South Metro 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.

South Metro: frequently asked questions

Is South Metro a good credit union?

South Metro earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (77/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 77/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.2% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.12%).

Is South Metro NCUA-insured?

Yes. South Metro 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 South Metro?

South Metro holds $183 million in total assets, ranking 79th of 81 credit unions we track in Minnesota. It serves 6,068 members.

Does South Metro have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against South Metro 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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