Skip to main content
credit union

Niagara's Choice

Niagara Falls, NY · Est. 1953
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 90/100

Niagara's Choice is a credit union based in Niagara Falls, New York, established in 1953, with $264 million in total assets serving 21,796 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 156th of 267 credit unions we track in New York. Its net worth ratio of 10.7% trails most similarly sized credit unions (42th percentile), versus a New York median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.61% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Niagara's Choice appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$263.7M
$100M–1B institution
Members
21,796
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.7%
Bottom 42% of $100M–1B peers · New York median 12%
Return on assets
0.6%
Bottom 45% of $100M–1B peers · New York median 0.67%
Rank in New York
#156
of 267 credit unions

How Niagara's Choice compares to New York peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 42% of $100M–1B peers
Niagara's Choice
10.7%
New York median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 45% of $100M–1B peers
Niagara's Choice
0.6%
New York median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Niagara's Choice

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

Financial strength
90/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 90
  • Well-capitalized (10.7% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.61%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Niagara's Choice insured?

Yes. Niagara's Choice 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.

Niagara's Choice: frequently asked questions

Is Niagara's Choice a good credit union?

Niagara's Choice earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (90/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 90/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.7% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.61%).

Is Niagara's Choice NCUA-insured?

Yes. Niagara's Choice 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 Niagara's Choice?

Niagara's Choice holds $264 million in total assets, ranking 156th of 267 credit unions we track in New York. It serves 21,796 members.

Does Niagara's Choice have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Niagara's Choice appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

Similar Credit Unions

Saint Lawrence
credit union · Ogdensburg, NY · $268M assets
Moog Employees
credit union · East Aurora, NY · $255M assets
Finger Lakes
credit union · Geneva, NY · $253M assets
Ghs
credit union · Binghamton, NY · $247M assets
Tct
credit union · Ballston Spa, NY · $292M assets
Western Division
credit union · Williamsville, NY · $226M assets

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.

From the Blog

View all guides →