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Modesto's First

Modesto, CA · Est. 1940
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

Modesto's First is a credit union based in Modesto, California, established in 1940, with $72 million in total assets serving 3,477 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 126th of 241 credit unions we track in California. Its net worth ratio of 8.9% trails most similarly sized credit unions (10th percentile), versus a California median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.19% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Modesto's First appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$72.2M
<$100M institution
Members
3,477
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.9%
Bottom 10% of <$100M peers · California median 11.1%
Return on assets
1.2%
Top 24% of <$100M peers · California median 0.5%
Rank in California
#126
of 241 credit unions

How Modesto's First compares to California peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 10% of <$100M peers
Modesto's First
8.9%
California median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 24% of <$100M peers
Modesto's First
1.2%
California median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Modesto's First

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

Financial strength
87/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 87
  • Well-capitalized (8.9% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.19%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Modesto's First insured?

Yes. Modesto's First 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.

Modesto's First: frequently asked questions

Is Modesto's First a good credit union?

Modesto's First earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (87/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 87/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (8.9% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.19%).

Is Modesto's First NCUA-insured?

Yes. Modesto's First 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 Modesto's First?

Modesto's First holds $72 million in total assets, ranking 126th of 241 credit unions we track in California. It serves 3,477 members.

Does Modesto's First have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Modesto's First 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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