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Proponent

Nutley, NJ · Est. 1971
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

Proponent is a credit union based in Nutley, New Jersey, established in 1971, with $519 million in total assets serving 18,623 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 54th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. Its net worth ratio of 14.0% is stronger than 81% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New Jersey median of 13.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.12% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Proponent appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$518.6M
$100M–1B institution
Members
18,623
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
14.0%
Top 19% of $100M–1B peers · New Jersey median 13.9%
Return on assets
0.1%
Bottom 12% of $100M–1B peers · New Jersey median 0.26%
Rank in New Jersey
#54
of 127 credit unions

How Proponent compares to New Jersey peers

Net worth ratio
Top 19% of $100M–1B peers
Proponent
14.0%
New Jersey median
13.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 12% of $100M–1B peers
Proponent
0.1%
New Jersey median
0.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Proponent

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

Financial strength
91/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 91
  • Strongly capitalized (14.0% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.12%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Proponent insured?

Yes. Proponent 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.

Proponent: frequently asked questions

Is Proponent a good credit union?

Proponent earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (91/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 91/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (14.0% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.12%).

Is Proponent NCUA-insured?

Yes. Proponent 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 Proponent?

Proponent holds $519 million in total assets, ranking 54th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. It serves 18,623 members.

Does Proponent have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Proponent 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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