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First Lincoln

Lincoln, NE · Est. 1956
D
Trust Grade
Below average
Score: 65/100

First Lincoln is a credit union based in Lincoln, Nebraska, established in 1956, with $19 million in total assets serving 2,423 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 50th of 50 credit unions we track in Nebraska. Its net worth ratio of 9.8% trails most similarly sized credit unions (16th percentile), versus a Nebraska median of 12.5%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-2.76% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against First Lincoln appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$18.6M
<$100M institution
Members
2,423
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
9.8%
Bottom 16% of <$100M peers · Nebraska median 12.5%
Return on assets
-2.8%
Bottom 4% of <$100M peers · Nebraska median 0.79%
Rank in Nebraska
#50
of 50 credit unions

How First Lincoln compares to Nebraska peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 16% of <$100M peers
First Lincoln
9.8%
Nebraska median
12.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 4% of <$100M peers
First Lincoln
-2.8%
Nebraska median
0.8%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Lincoln

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

Financial strength
65/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
D · 65
  • Well-capitalized (9.8% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -2.76%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Lincoln insured?

Yes. First Lincoln 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 Lincoln: frequently asked questions

Is First Lincoln a good credit union?

First Lincoln earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of D (65/100, "Below average"), based on a financial-strength score of 65/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (9.8% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -2.76%).

Is First Lincoln NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

First Lincoln holds $19 million in total assets, ranking 50th of 50 credit unions we track in Nebraska. It serves 2,423 members.

Does First Lincoln have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Lincoln 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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