State credit union · Chicago, Illinois · NCUA charter #66359
First Northern
Health score 85/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 85
- Health / 100
- $327.1M
- Total assets
- 21,265
- Members
- 10.3%
- Net-worth ratio
First Northern - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #66359 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
First Northern - 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)83
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth27
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 85/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
10.35% 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 | 10.35% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.92% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.06% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -2.76% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 79.32% | 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 | $327.1M | 21,265 |
| 2024Q4 | $336.4M | 21,869 |
| 2023Q4 | $350.6M | 22,544 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 66359
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First Northern
The five-factor composite scores First Northern at 85/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 10.35% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This state credit union, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, reports 21,265 members, $327.1M in total assets, and $227.5M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #66359 (peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions).
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 79.32% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 0.92% of the book 60+ days past due - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Return on assets stands at 1.06% on net income of $3.5M 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 -2.76%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Other) governs who can join. Before opening an account or borrowing, see our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data.
Nearby Credit Unions in Illinois
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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 Northern financially healthy?
First Northern scores 85/100 (Excellent) on financial health, per the NCUA 5300 Call Report for Q4 2025. Anything above 80 is considered excellent, anything below 50 may need closer monitoring - this score reflects a 10.35% net worth ratio and a 0.92% delinquency rate.
How does First Northern compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce First Northern's 85/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$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 Northern?
Membership eligibility for First Northern depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact First Northern directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at First Northern?
Federal credit unions like First Northern 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 Northern's net worth ratio of 10.35% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First Northern offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First Northern 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 Northern 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.