State credit union · Sacramento, California · NCUA charter #68474
First U.s. Community
Health score 85/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 85
- Health / 100
- $548.6M
- Total assets
- 27,818
- Members
- 10.6%
- Net-worth ratio
First U.s. Community - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #68474'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 U.s. Community - Five Health Pillars
Below, five 0-100 sub-scores, one per pillar of the composite. Weight and sum them and the result matches the headline health score above exactly - same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)96
- Earnings (ROA)64
- Member growth42
- 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.
10.56% 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 | 10.56% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.60% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.14% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -1.47% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 72.54% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $548.6M | 27,818 |
| 2024Q4 | $537.7M | 28,232 |
| 2023Q4 | $535.9M | 28,389 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 68474
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- California
- City
- Sacramento
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About First U.s. Community
Headquartered in Sacramento, California, First U.s. Community is a state credit union with 27,818 members, $548.6M in total assets, and $351.1M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 85/100 (Excellent), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 10.56% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #68474 and reports within peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.60% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 72.54% 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 0.14% on net income of $758K 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 -1.47%. 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.
Nearby Credit Unions in California
Other federally-insured credit unions in California, 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 U.s. Community financially healthy?
First U.s. Community has a financial health score of 85/100 (Excellent) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 10.56% and delinquency rate of 0.60%.
How does First U.s. Community compare to other credit unions?
First U.s. Community scores 85/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M credit unions. The score is based on five NCUA-reported metrics: net worth ratio (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 U.s. Community?
Membership eligibility for First U.s. Community depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact First U.s. Community directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at First U.s. Community?
Federal credit unions like First U.s. Community 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 U.s. Community's net worth ratio of 10.56% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does First U.s. Community offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like First U.s. Community 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 U.s. Community directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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