Shuford
Shuford is a credit union based in Hickory, North Carolina, established in 1967, with $36 million in total assets serving 4,374 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 6th of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. Its net worth ratio of 13.4% trails most similarly sized credit unions (44th percentile), versus a North Carolina median of 12.7%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.32% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Shuford appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.
How Shuford compares to North Carolina peers
How we graded Shuford
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- Strongly capitalized (13.4% capital ratio)
- Strongly profitable (ROA 1.32%)
- No CFPB complaints on record
Consumer complaints (CFPB)
No CFPB complaints are on file for Shuford over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.
Are deposits at Shuford insured?
Yes. Shuford 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.
Shuford: frequently asked questions
Is Shuford a good credit union?
Shuford 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 (13.4% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.32%).
Is Shuford NCUA-insured?
Yes. Shuford 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 Shuford?
Shuford holds $36 million in total assets, ranking 6th of 57 credit unions we track in North Carolina. It serves 4,374 members.
Does Shuford have CFPB complaints?
No CFPB complaints against Shuford 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.
