State credit union · Chandler, Arizona · NCUA charter #68444
First
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $786.7M
- Total assets
- 44,210
- Members
- 9.0%
- Net-worth ratio
First - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #68444's composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, as reported in the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. See our deposit-insurance coverage note for how NCUSIF protection works.
First - Five Health Pillars
Every bar shows this credit union's 0-100 sub-score for one pillar of the composite; weight and add the five and you land on the headline health score above, drawn from the same NCUA 5300 figures with no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)92
- Asset quality (delinquency)96
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth63
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 91/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 9.00%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 9.00% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.60% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.97% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 0.38% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 70.51% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $786.7M | 44,210 |
| 2024Q4 | $735.1M | 44,042 |
| 2023Q4 | $705.6M | 45,013 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 68444
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- Arizona
- City
- Chandler
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First
First is a state credit union headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, serving 44,210 members with $786.7M in total assets and $480.1M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 91/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 9.00% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #68444 operates under peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 0.60% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Meanwhile a 70.51% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.97% on net income of $7.7M 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 0.38%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Other). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 91/100 (Excellent). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 9.00% net worth ratio and a 0.60% delinquency rate.
How does First compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce First's 91/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M credit unions: net worth ratio (30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), 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?
Membership eligibility for First depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact First directly for current membership requirements 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 9.00% exceeds 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.
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