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Nova

Charlotte, NC · Est. 1934
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 93/100

Nova is a credit union based in Charlotte, North Carolina, established in 1934, with $121 million in total assets serving 11,107 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 28th of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. Its net worth ratio of 17.6% is stronger than 95% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a North Carolina median of 12.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.40% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Nova appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$120.6M
$100M–1B institution
Members
11,107
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
17.6%
Top 5% of $100M–1B peers · North Carolina median 12.7%
Return on assets
0.4%
Bottom 29% of $100M–1B peers · North Carolina median 0.58%
Rank in North Carolina
#28
of 57 credit unions

How Nova compares to North Carolina peers

Net worth ratio
Top 5% of $100M–1B peers
Nova
17.6%
North Carolina median
12.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 29% of $100M–1B peers
Nova
0.4%
North Carolina median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Nova

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

Financial strength
93/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 93
  • Strongly capitalized (17.6% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.40%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Nova insured?

Yes. Nova 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.

Nova: frequently asked questions

Is Nova a good credit union?

Nova earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (93/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 93/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (17.6% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.40%).

Is Nova NCUA-insured?

Yes. Nova 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 Nova?

Nova holds $121 million in total assets, ranking 28th of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. It serves 11,107 members.

Does Nova have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Nova 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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