Bauer rates credit unions and makes those ratings available to all people—for free based on a series of criteria. Since 1983, this practice, along with an excellent track record, has earned the respect of regulators, bankers and consumers across the country. Read further about what this designation means below.

Bank and Credit Union data compiled from financial data for the period noted, as reported to federal regulators. The financial data obtained from these sources is consistently reliable, although; the accuracy and completeness of the data cannot be guaranteed by BauerFinancial, Inc. BauerFinancial relies upon this data in its judgment and in rendering its opinion (e.g. determination of star ratings) as well as supplying the data fields incorporated herein. BauerFinancial, Inc. is not a financial advisor; it is an independent bank research firm.