Federal credit union · New Castle, Pennsylvania · NCUA charter #8229
First Choice
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $95.2M
- Total assets
- 9,494
- Members
- 8.9%
- Net-worth ratio
First Choice - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #8229: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
First Choice - 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)91
- Asset quality (delinquency)76
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth100
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)95
Weighted composite: 91/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
8.94% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 8.94% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.13% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.22% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 23.04% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 66.43% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $95.2M | 9,494 |
| 2024Q4 | $75.0M | 7,716 |
| 2023Q4 | $66.8M | 7,492 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 8229
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- New Castle
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First Choice
Charter #8229, peer group $50M–$100M, a cohort of 584 similarly-sized institutions: that's First Choice, a federal credit union in New Castle, Pennsylvania with 9,494 members, $95.2M in total assets, and $55.2M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 91/100 (Excellent), helped by a net worth ratio of 8.94% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 1.13% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions sits at 0.963%, so this institution is running looser than peers - and a 66.43% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 1.22% on net income of $1.2M 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 23.04%. 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.
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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 Choice financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, First Choice 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 8.94% net worth ratio and a 1.13% delinquency rate.
How does First Choice compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, First Choice lands at 91/100, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M 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 Choice?
First Choice 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 Choice directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at First Choice?
Federal credit unions like First Choice 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 Choice's net worth ratio of 8.94% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First Choice offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First Choice 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 Choice directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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