Otero
Otero is a credit union based in Alamogordo, New Mexico, established in 1953, with $532 million in total assets serving 33,841 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 3rd of 37 credit unions we track in New Mexico. Its net worth ratio of 15.2% is stronger than 88% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New Mexico median of 13.2%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.67% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Otero appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Otero compares to New Mexico peers
How we graded Otero
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- Strongly capitalized (15.2% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.67%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Otero over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Otero insured?
Yes. Otero 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.
Otero: frequently asked questions
Is Otero a good credit union?
Otero 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 (15.2% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.67%).
Is Otero NCUA-insured?
Yes. Otero 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 Otero?
Otero holds $532 million in total assets, ranking 3rd of 37 credit unions we track in New Mexico. It serves 33,841 members.
Does Otero have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Otero 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.
