State credit union · SAGINAW, Michigan · NCUA charter #61756
First Area
Health score 61/100 (Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 61
- Health / 100
- $38.5M
- Total assets
- 2,872
- Members
- 10.4%
- Net-worth ratio
First Area - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #61756'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 Area - 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)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)70
- Earnings (ROA)19
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)70
Weighted composite: 61/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 10.44% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 10.44% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.33% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | -0.18% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -9.60% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 50.32% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $38.5M | 2,872 |
| 2024Q4 | $40.1M | 3,177 |
| 2023Q4 | $41.4M | 3,306 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 61756
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Michigan
- City
- SAGINAW
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First Area
First Area is a state credit union headquartered in SAGINAW, Michigan, serving 2,872 members with $38.5M in total assets and $17.8M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 61/100 (Good), anchored by a net worth ratio of 10.44% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #61756 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 50.32% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 1.33% of the book 60+ days past due - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Return on assets stands at -0.18% on net income of $-70453 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 -9.60%. All of the above reflects the 2025Q4 quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Who can join depends on the field of membership (currently: Other); our disclaimer covers NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data responsibly.
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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 Area financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 61/100 (Good) - First Area's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 10.44% net worth ratio and 1.33% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does First Area compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, First Area lands at 61/100, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M 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 Area?
Membership eligibility for First Area depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact First Area directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at First Area?
Federal credit unions like First Area 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 Area's net worth ratio of 10.44% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First Area offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First Area 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 Area 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.