Federal credit union · Freehold, New Jersey · NCUA charter #1021
First Financial
Health score 46/100 (Below Average) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 46
- Health / 100
- $178.4M
- Total assets
- 14,452
- Members
- 3.8%
- Net-worth ratio
First Financial - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #1021: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
First Financial - Five Health Pillars
The five bars below are this credit union's pillar-level 0-100 sub-scores. Sum the weighted pillars and you get the headline health score above - same NCUA 5300 data, no normalisation tricks applied.
- Capital (net worth ratio)31
- Asset quality (delinquency)26
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth13
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)91
Weighted composite: 46/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
3.76% 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 | 3.76% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 2.97% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.15% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -3.92% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 63.74% | 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 | $178.4M | 14,452 |
| 2024Q4 | $185.2M | 15,042 |
| 2023Q4 | $194.4M | 15,853 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 1021
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Freehold
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First Financial
First Financial is a federal credit union headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, serving 14,452 members with $178.4M in total assets and $105.6M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 46/100 (Below Average), anchored by a net worth ratio of 3.76% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #1021 operates under peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 2.97% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running looser than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 63.74% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 1.15% on net income of $2.1M 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 -3.92%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Community) governs who can join. Before opening an account or borrowing, see our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data.
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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 Financial financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, First Financial 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 3.76% net worth ratio and a 2.97% delinquency rate.
How does First Financial compare to other credit unions?
46/100 is First Financial's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 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 Financial?
First Financial 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 Financial directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at First Financial?
Federal credit unions like First Financial 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 Financial's net worth ratio of 3.76% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First Financial offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First Financial 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 Financial directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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