Beginnings
Beginnings is a credit union based in Ithaca, New York, established in 1953, with $1.5 billion in total assets serving 75,357 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 152nd of 267 credit unions we track in New York. Its net worth ratio of 13.7% is stronger than 88% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New York median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.09% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Beginnings appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Beginnings compares to New York peers
How we graded Beginnings
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- Strongly capitalized (13.7% capital ratio)
- Profitable (ROA 0.09%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Beginnings over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Beginnings insured?
Yes. Beginnings 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.
Beginnings: frequently asked questions
Is Beginnings a good credit union?
Beginnings 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 (13.7% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.09%).
Is Beginnings NCUA-insured?
Yes. Beginnings 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 Beginnings?
Beginnings holds $1.5 billion in total assets, ranking 152nd of 267 credit unions we track in New York. It serves 75,357 members.
Does Beginnings have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Beginnings 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.
