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First American

Casa Grande, AZ · Est. 1962
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 97/100

First American is a credit union based in Casa Grande, Arizona, established in 1962, with $112 million in total assets serving 11,841 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 5th of 33 credit unions we track in Arizona. Its net worth ratio of 13.3% is stronger than 74% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Arizona median of 10.8%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.88% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First American appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$111.8M
$100M–1B institution
Members
11,841
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
13.3%
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers · Arizona median 10.8%
Return on assets
0.9%
Top 37% of $100M–1B peers · Arizona median 0.66%
Rank in Arizona
#5
of 33 credit unions

How First American compares to Arizona peers

Net worth ratio
Top 26% of $100M–1B peers
First American
13.3%
Arizona median
10.8%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 37% of $100M–1B peers
First American
0.9%
Arizona median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First American

The Trust Grade blends financial strength with complaint history. Full methodology →

Financial strength
97/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 97
  • Strongly capitalized (13.3% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.88%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

No CFPB complaints are on file for First American over the analysis window. For a smaller institution this is common and counts in its favor.

Are deposits at First American insured?

Yes. First American is an NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are federally insured up to $250,000per depositor, per ownership category — regardless of this institution's Trust Grade. The grade reflects financial strength and complaint history for comparison, not the safety of insured deposits.

First American: frequently asked questions

Is First American a good credit union?

First American earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (97/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 97/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (13.3% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.88%).

Is First American NCUA-insured?

Yes. First American is a NCUA-insured credit union. Deposits are protected up to the standard NCUA limit of $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.

How big is First American?

First American holds $112 million in total assets, ranking 5th of 33 credit unions we track in Arizona. It serves 11,841 members.

Does First American have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First American appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

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Financial data from NCUA call reports; complaint data from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Bankzia is an independent resource and is not affiliated with any government agency or financial institution. Figures are for general information, not financial advice.

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