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Family First

Saginaw, MI · Est. 1939
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 77/100

Family First is a credit union based in Saginaw, Michigan, established in 1939, with $101 million in total assets serving 5,405 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 165th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. Its net worth ratio of 9.4% trails most similarly sized credit unions (20th percentile), versus a Michigan median of 11.7%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.41% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Family 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
$100.5M
$100M–1B institution
Members
5,405
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.4%
Bottom 20% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 11.7%
Return on assets
-0.4%
Bottom 3% of $100M–1B peers · Michigan median 0.79%
Rank in Michigan
#165
of 170 credit unions

How Family First compares to Michigan peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 20% of $100M–1B peers
Family First
9.4%
Michigan median
11.7%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 3% of $100M–1B peers
Family First
-0.4%
Michigan median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Family First

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

Financial strength
77/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 77
  • Well-capitalized (9.4% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.41%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Family First insured?

Yes. Family 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.

Family First: frequently asked questions

Is Family First a good credit union?

Family First earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of C (77/100, "Average"), based on a financial-strength score of 77/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.4% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.41%).

Is Family First NCUA-insured?

Yes. Family 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 Family First?

Family First holds $101 million in total assets, ranking 165th of 170 credit unions we track in Michigan. It serves 5,405 members.

Does Family First have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Family 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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