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Universal 1

Dayton, OH · Est. 1937
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 95/100

Universal 1 is a credit union based in Dayton, Ohio, established in 1937, with $429 million in total assets serving 38,419 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 70th of 195 credit unions we track in Ohio. Its net worth ratio of 12.1% is stronger than 61% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Ohio median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.59% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Universal 1 appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$429.1M
$100M–1B institution
Members
38,419
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
12.1%
Top 39% of $100M–1B peers · Ohio median 12%
Return on assets
0.6%
Bottom 43% of $100M–1B peers · Ohio median 0.69%
Rank in Ohio
#70
of 195 credit unions

How Universal 1 compares to Ohio peers

Net worth ratio
Top 39% of $100M–1B peers
Universal 1
12.1%
Ohio median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 43% of $100M–1B peers
Universal 1
0.6%
Ohio median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Universal 1

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

Financial strength
95/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 95
  • Strongly capitalized (12.1% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.59%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for Universal 1 over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at Universal 1 insured?

Yes. Universal 1 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.

Universal 1: frequently asked questions

Is Universal 1 a good credit union?

Universal 1 earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (95/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 95/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (12.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.59%).

Is Universal 1 NCUA-insured?

Yes. Universal 1 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 Universal 1?

Universal 1 holds $429 million in total assets, ranking 70th of 195 credit unions we track in Ohio. It serves 38,419 members.

Does Universal 1 have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Universal 1 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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