Forest Area Federal Credit Union

Credit union · Fife Lake, United States · overall 2.7 / 10

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How this 2.7 is built

Average of 12 scored needs: 2.7. Regulation in United States: 87/100 (World Bank governance indicators). Licence confirmed by a regulator's own list. 1 score backed by filings or its own pages.

Forest Area is recorded in the global register as a credit union in Fife Lake, United States. Total assets 0.32 bn USD at 2026-03-31. Collected from open registers.

On its own website: “Forest Area Federal Credit Union | Personal & Business Banking in Northern Michigan”

Legal name: Forest Area
Licence confirmed: not confirmed yet
LEI: 2549006NZXJ8K9CK4V31
Website: forestarea.com

Scores, 0 to 10

7.5Lowest fees

The bank's own page states no monthly account fee. The ceiling here is 7.5 and not 10 because transfer and card prices were not read on that page. It reads: “Whether you're an established business or just starting out, we have the accounts you need to reach your goals. You can stop worrying about hidden fees with our free business savings accounts. That's right, no monthly fe” · source

6.0United States

Licensed and operating in its home country per the register entry; the depth of its offer here has not been checked yet. · source

5.5Best interest on business balances

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

4.0Fast digital onboarding

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

4.0Financial strength & stability

Financial strength placed by total assets from the public register. · source

2.5Business cards (Visa, Mastercard)

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

2.0Startups & VC-backed companies

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

1.5Crypto-friendly bank

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

1.5Fintech companies that need a partner bank

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

1.5Online businesses: e-commerce and SaaS

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

1.0Cross-border payments, FX and multi-currency accounts

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

1.0Trade, manufacturing & import-export

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

1.0Foreign-owned & non-resident companies

A credit union serves a defined membership in one area and does not sell international business banking. · source

1.0High-risk verticals (iGaming, cannabis, adult, forex)

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