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Weststar

Las Vegas, NV · Est. 1975
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 89/100

Weststar is a credit union based in Las Vegas, Nevada, established in 1975, with $274 million in total assets serving 19,256 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 10th of 13 credit unions we track in Nevada. Its net worth ratio of 10.7% trails most similarly sized credit unions (42th percentile), versus a Nevada median of 12.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.43% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Weststar appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$274.1M
$100M–1B institution
Members
19,256
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.7%
Bottom 42% of $100M–1B peers · Nevada median 12.4%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 32% of $100M–1B peers · Nevada median 0.95%
Rank in Nevada
#10
of 13 credit unions

How Weststar compares to Nevada peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 42% of $100M–1B peers
Weststar
10.7%
Nevada median
12.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 32% of $100M–1B peers
Weststar
0.4%
Nevada median
0.9%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Weststar

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

Financial strength
89/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 89
  • Well-capitalized (10.7% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.43%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Weststar insured?

Yes. Weststar 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.

Weststar: frequently asked questions

Is Weststar a good credit union?

Weststar 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 (10.7% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.43%).

Is Weststar NCUA-insured?

Yes. Weststar 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 Weststar?

Weststar holds $274 million in total assets, ranking 10th of 13 credit unions we track in Nevada. It serves 19,256 members.

Does Weststar have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Weststar 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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