Federal credit union · Hackensack, New Jersey · NCUA charter #24810

1st Bergen

Health score 71/100, grade B (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.

71
Health / 100
$10.6M
Total assets
1,697
Members
27.2%
Net-worth ratio
B Letter grade on the five-factor composite

1st Bergen scores 71/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $10.6M; members 1,697; net-worth ratio 27.18%; health rank #3,506 of 4,374; healthier than 18th of scored peers.

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#3,506 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4

1st Bergen · health 71/100 · $10.6M · 2025Q4

  • HEALTH 71/100
  • NW 27.2%
  • DELQ 4.48%
  • ROA 0.74%
  • ASSETS $10.6M
  • MEM 1,697
  • RANK #3,506/4,374
  • PHOTO Mount Olive Baptist Church
  • BOOK 24810

1st Bergen in the assets neighbourhood

United Members$10.6MThe Catholic$10.6M1st Bergen (this)$10.6MMount Olive Baptist Church$10.5MARBUCKLE$10.5MChicago's Bravest$10.5M
Nearest other-state credit unions by total assets (NCUA 5300)

1st Bergen's $10.6M assets sit next to Mount Olive Baptist Church ($10.5M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.

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1st Bergen vs every NCUA-scored credit union

Where this credit union's health score sits among every federally insured CU with a scored NCUA 5300 filing

71 18th percentile higher than 18% of 4,374 credit unions

every scored credit union, bucketed by value

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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4

1st Bergen - Share Insurance Coverage

Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #24810. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.

NCUSIF coverage gauge for 1st Bergen Share insurance under NCUSIF covers up to $250,000 per share owner. 1st Bergen holds approximately $6.6M in member shares. Composite CAMELS rating bracket 2 (Satisfactory). Risk-based capital ratio 27.2 percent. Share Insurance Coverage Federal NCUSIF - $250K per share owner 1 2 3 4 5 CAMELS 2 · Satisfactory RBC ratio 27.2% · $6.6M member shares Insured · backed by full faith and credit of the United States
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report 2025Q4 - share insurance under Title II of the Federal Credit Union Act

Where 1st Bergen diverges from peer averages

  • Largest favorable gap: Loan-to-Share Ratio at 83.91% vs peer 59.80% (+24.11 pp).
  • Largest lag: Delinquency Rate at 4.48% vs peer 1.15% (+3.33 pp).

Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $10M–$50M cohort (1163 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.

1st Bergen: in-state Call Report ranks

  • Health composite ranks #70 of 127 among scored New Jersey credit unions.
  • New Jersey assets place: #82 of 127.
  • Member book place in New Jersey: #66 of 127.

In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for NJ only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.

1st Bergen Call Report trajectory

1st Bergen: total assets by quarter

4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain

9,000,00010,000,00011,000,00012,000,000 2023Q42024Q42025Q42026Q1 9,453,052 11,277,149 ▲ +19.3%
  • Assets moved +6.8% from $10.6M (2025Q4) to $11.3M (2026Q1).
  • Net-worth ratio shifted -1.63 pp (28.81% → 27.18%).

Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.

Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 100.0%

27.18% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).

How the 71/100 score is built

Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 71.

  • Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
  • Delinquency Rate 0.0 pts
  • Return on Assets 15.0 pts
  • Member Growth 10.9 pts
  • Loan-to-Share Ratio 15.1 pts

1st Bergen vs peer ratios

Metric Value vs peer
Net Worth Ratio 27.18% +12.32 pp
Delinquency Rate 4.48% +3.33 pp
Return on Assets 0.74% +0.03 pp
Member Growth 1.62% -
Loan-to-Share Ratio 83.91% +24.11 pp

Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).

1st Bergen filing history

Quarter Assets Members
2026Q1 $11.3M -
2025Q4 $10.6M 1,697
2024Q4 $10.7M 1,670
2023Q4 $9.5M 1,827

Credit Union Details

Charter Number
24810
Type
Federal
Field of Membership
Community
Peer Group
$10M–$50M
State
New Jersey
City
Hackensack
Data Quarter
2025Q4

Branch Locations (3)

1st Bergen operates 3 offices across 2 cities, per its most recent NCUA branch filing.

Office City
Corporate (Main Office) Hackensack, NJ
Main Branch/Office Hackensack, NJ
Ocean County Toms River, NJ

Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.

Nearby Credit Unions in New Jersey

A look at other New Jersey credit unions, ranked by how closely their peer group and asset size match this one.

Compare 1st Bergen vs FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY

Other-state peers near 1st Bergen

Cross-state asset and health neighbours for 1st Bergen - kept outside New Jersey; in-state CUs stay in the Nearby block.

Similar health score

Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (71/100 here).

Using this data

  • 1st Bergen ranks #3,506 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #70 of 127 in NJ -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how New Jersey credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. New Jersey state overview

National and state figures are benchmarks built from NCUA 5300 Call Report data, not a recommendation for any individual account decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1st Bergen financially healthy?

A 27.18% net worth ratio and a 4.48% delinquency rate feed into 1st Bergen's financial health score of 71/100 (Very Good), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #3,506 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #3,534 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #82 of 127 within New Jersey. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.

How does 1st Bergen compare to other credit unions?

PlainCU's health composite puts 1st Bergen at 71/100, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), and loan-to-share ratio (15%).

What is a credit union health score?

A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.

How can I join 1st Bergen?

1st Bergen operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact 1st Bergen directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.

Is my money safe at 1st Bergen?

Federal credit unions like 1st Bergen are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. 1st Bergen's net worth ratio of 27.18% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."

What rates does 1st Bergen offer compared to banks?

Credit unions like 1st Bergen are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact 1st Bergen directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.

Data sourced from the NCUA 5300 Call Report (2025Q4) for 1st Bergen. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCU. See our methodology for details.

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