State credit union · Michigan City, Indiana · NCUA charter #68596
First Trust
Health score 85/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 85
- Health / 100
- $184.7M
- Total assets
- 14,934
- Members
- 13.1%
- Net-worth ratio
First Trust - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #68596. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
First Trust - Five Health Pillars
This credit union's pillar breakdown: five 0-100 sub-scores below, which weight-and-sum to the headline health score above. Same underlying NCUA 5300 figures throughout, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)72
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth89
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)59
Weighted composite: 85/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
13.12% 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 | 13.12% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.28% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.25% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 3.68% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 31.73% | 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 | $184.7M | 14,934 |
| 2024Q4 | $176.5M | 14,404 |
| 2023Q4 | $160.9M | 14,065 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 68596
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Michigan City
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First Trust
Charter #68596, peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions: that's First Trust, a state credit union in Michigan City, Indiana with 14,934 members, $184.7M in total assets, and $50.7M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 85/100 (Excellent), helped by a net worth ratio of 13.12% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
On loan book quality: 1.28% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Meanwhile a 31.73% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.25% on net income of $2.3M 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 3.68%. 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.
Nearby Credit Unions in Indiana
Other federally-insured credit unions in Indiana, closest first by peer group and asset size.
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 Trust financially healthy?
First Trust 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 13.12% net worth ratio and a 1.28% delinquency rate.
How does First Trust compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce First Trust'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 Trust?
Membership eligibility for First Trust depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact First Trust directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at First Trust?
Federal credit unions like First Trust 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 Trust's net worth ratio of 13.12% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First Trust offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First Trust 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 Trust directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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