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Hawaii First

Kamuela, HI · Est. 1956
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 87/100

Hawaii First is a credit union based in Kamuela, Hawaii, established in 1956, with $77 million in total assets serving 6,090 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 34th of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. Its net worth ratio of 9.1% trails most similarly sized credit unions (11th percentile), versus a Hawaii median of 12.6%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.13% return on assets. No consumer complaints against Hawaii 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
$77.2M
<$100M institution
Members
6,090
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.1%
Bottom 11% of <$100M peers · Hawaii median 12.6%
Return on assets
1.1%
Top 26% of <$100M peers · Hawaii median 0.76%
Rank in Hawaii
#34
of 45 credit unions

How Hawaii First compares to Hawaii peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 11% of <$100M peers
Hawaii First
9.1%
Hawaii median
12.6%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 26% of <$100M peers
Hawaii First
1.1%
Hawaii median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Hawaii 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 (9.1% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.13%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Hawaii First insured?

Yes. Hawaii 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.

Hawaii First: frequently asked questions

Is Hawaii First a good credit union?

Hawaii 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 (9.1% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.13%).

Is Hawaii First NCUA-insured?

Yes. Hawaii 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 Hawaii First?

Hawaii First holds $77 million in total assets, ranking 34th of 45 credit unions we track in Hawaii. It serves 6,090 members.

Does Hawaii First have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Hawaii 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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