Wakefern
Wakefern is a credit union based in Elizabeth, New Jersey, established in 1962, with $12 million in total assets serving 1,224 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 15th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. Its net worth ratio of 24.4% is stronger than 88% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New Jersey median of 13.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 2.07% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Wakefern appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Wakefern compares to New Jersey peers
How we graded Wakefern
The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →
- Strongly capitalized (24.4% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 2.07%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Wakefern over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Wakefern insured?
Yes. Wakefern 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.
Wakefern: frequently asked questions
Is Wakefern a good credit union?
Wakefern earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (24.4% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 2.07%).
Is Wakefern NCUA-insured?
Yes. Wakefern 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 Wakefern?
Wakefern holds $12 million in total assets, ranking 15th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. It serves 1,224 members.
Does Wakefern have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Wakefern 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.
