Federal credit union · Hiawatha, Iowa · NCUA charter #24673
First
Health score 46/100 (Below Average) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 46
- Health / 100
- $179.7M
- Total assets
- 10,124
- Members
- 5.9%
- Net-worth ratio
First - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #24673, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
First - Five Health Pillars
Each bar is the credit union's 0-100 sub-score on one pillar of the composite. The weighted sum of these five sub-scores is the headline health score above, same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)49
- Asset quality (delinquency)72
- Earnings (ROA)0
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)87
Weighted composite: 46/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
5.90% net worth is short of the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar for this institution.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 5.90% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.25% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | -0.83% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -6.14% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 94.18% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $100M–$500M (1069 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $179.7M | 10,124 |
| 2024Q4 | $192.1M | 10,786 |
| 2023Q4 | $205.1M | 11,461 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 24673
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Hiawatha
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First
Headquartered in Hiawatha, Iowa, First is a federal credit union with 10,124 members, $179.7M in total assets, and $142.7M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 46/100 (Below Average), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 5.90% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #24673 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 1.25% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running looser than peers - and a 94.18% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at -0.83% on net income of $-1493852 for the period; a not-for-profit cooperative typically runs a modest positive ROA, returning surplus to members through better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders.
Year-over-year membership changed by -6.14%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Community) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
Nearby Credit Unions in Iowa
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Sources & disclaimer
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Source: NCUA Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), federal deposit insurance up to $250,000. Not affiliated with NCUA. For informational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is First financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, First carries a financial health score of 46/100 (Below Average). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 5.90% net worth ratio and a 1.25% delinquency rate.
How does First compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, First lands at 46/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 30%), 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 First?
First 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 First directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at First?
Federal credit unions like First 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. First's net worth ratio of 5.90% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First 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 First directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Every figure on PlainCU is rendered directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no number is typed in by an editor. Credit union figures are computed directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.