State credit union · Lathrup Village, Michigan · NCUA charter #60522
Michigan First
Health score 81/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 81
- Health / 100
- $1.48B
- Total assets
- 163,183
- Members
- 12.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Michigan First - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #60522, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Michigan First - 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)77
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth39
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)72
Weighted composite: 81/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 12.83%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 12.83% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.10% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.15% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -1.72% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 99.38% | 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 | $1.48B | 163,183 |
| 2024Q4 | $1.47B | 166,043 |
| 2023Q4 | $1.51B | 167,996 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 60522
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Lathrup Village
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Michigan First
The five-factor composite scores Michigan First at 81/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 12.83% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This state credit union, headquartered in Lathrup Village, Michigan, reports 163,183 members, $1.48B in total assets, and $1.06B in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #60522 (peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions).
On loan book quality: 1.10% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Meanwhile a 99.38% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 1.15% on net income of $16.9M 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 -1.72%. 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 Michigan
Other federally-insured credit unions in Michigan, 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 Michigan First financially healthy?
A 12.83% net worth ratio and a 1.10% delinquency rate feed into Michigan First's financial health score of 81/100 (Excellent), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Michigan First compare to other credit unions?
Michigan First scores 81/100 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 Michigan First?
Membership eligibility for Michigan First depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Michigan First directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Michigan First?
Federal credit unions like Michigan First 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. Michigan First's net worth ratio of 12.83% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Michigan First offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Michigan First 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 Michigan First directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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