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Cascade

Kent, WA · Est. 1952
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

Cascade is a credit union based in Kent, Washington, established in 1952, with $380 million in total assets serving 10,736 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 2nd of 75 credit unions we track in Washington. Its net worth ratio of 13.6% is stronger than 77% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Washington median of 12.4%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 4.38% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Cascade appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$380.2M
$100M–1B institution
Members
10,736
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
13.6%
Top 23% of $100M–1B peers · Washington median 12.4%
Return on assets
4.4%
Top 0% of $100M–1B peers · Washington median 0.56%
Rank in Washington
#2
of 75 credit unions

How Cascade compares to Washington peers

Net worth ratio
Top 23% of $100M–1B peers
Cascade
13.6%
Washington median
12.4%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 0% of $100M–1B peers
Cascade
4.4%
Washington median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Cascade

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (13.6% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 4.38%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Cascade insured?

Yes. Cascade 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.

Cascade: frequently asked questions

Is Cascade a good credit union?

Cascade 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 (13.6% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 4.38%).

Is Cascade NCUA-insured?

Yes. Cascade 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 Cascade?

Cascade holds $380 million in total assets, ranking 2nd of 75 credit unions we track in Washington. It serves 10,736 members.

Does Cascade have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Cascade 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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