credit union

First Entertainment

Hollywood, CA · Est. 1967
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 84/100

First Entertainment is a credit union based in Hollywood, California, established in 1967, with $2.1 billion in total assets serving 84,754 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 158th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 10.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (34th percentile), versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.09% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Entertainment appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$2.1B
$1B–10B institution
Members
84,754
Shares & deposits
—
Net worth ratio
10.1%
Bottom 34% of $1B–10B peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
0.1%
Bottom 6% of $1B–10B peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#158
of 241 credit unions

How First Entertainment compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 34% of $1B–10B peers
First Entertainment
10.1%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 6% of $1B–10B peers
First Entertainment
0.1%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Entertainment

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

Financial strength
84/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 84
  • Well-capitalized (10.1% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.09%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Entertainment insured?

Yes. First Entertainment 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 Entertainment: frequently asked questions

Is First Entertainment a good credit union?

First Entertainment earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (84/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 84/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.1% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.09%).

Is First Entertainment NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Entertainment 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 Entertainment?

First Entertainment holds $2.1 billion in total assets, ranking 158th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 84,754 members.

Does First Entertainment have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Entertainment 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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