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Champions First

Tallahassee, FL · Est. 1991
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 91/100

Champions First is a credit union based in Tallahassee, Florida, established in 1991, with $536 million in total assets serving 32,930 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 59th of 107 credit unions we track in Florida. Its net worth ratio of 10.5% trails most similarly sized credit unions (39th percentile), versus a Florida median of 11.1%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.82% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Champions 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
$535.8M
$100M–1B institution
Members
32,930
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.5%
Bottom 39% of $100M–1B peers · Florida median 11.1%
Return on assets
0.8%
Top 41% of $100M–1B peers · Florida median 0.53%
Rank in Florida
#59
of 107 credit unions

How Champions First compares to Florida peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 39% of $100M–1B peers
Champions First
10.5%
Florida median
11.1%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 41% of $100M–1B peers
Champions First
0.8%
Florida median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Champions First

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

Financial strength
91/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 91
  • Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.82%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Champions First insured?

Yes. Champions 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.

Champions First: frequently asked questions

Is Champions First a good credit union?

Champions First earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (91/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 91/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.5% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.82%).

Is Champions First NCUA-insured?

Yes. Champions 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 Champions First?

Champions First holds $536 million in total assets, ranking 59th of 107 credit unions we track in Florida. It serves 32,930 members.

Does Champions First have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Champions 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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