Skip to main content
credit union

First Atlantic

Eatontown, NJ · Est. 1935
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 98/100

First Atlantic is a credit union based in Eatontown, New Jersey, established in 1935, with $332 million in total assets serving 20,017 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 1st of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. Its net worth ratio of 13.4% is stronger than 75% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New Jersey median of 13.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 1.61% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Atlantic appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$331.8M
$100M–1B institution
Members
20,017
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
13.4%
Top 25% of $100M–1B peers · New Jersey median 13.9%
Return on assets
1.6%
Top 8% of $100M–1B peers · New Jersey median 0.26%
Rank in New Jersey
#1
of 127 credit unions

How First Atlantic compares to New Jersey peers

Net worth ratio
Top 25% of $100M–1B peers
First Atlantic
13.4%
New Jersey median
13.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 8% of $100M–1B peers
First Atlantic
1.6%
New Jersey median
0.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Atlantic

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

Financial strength
98/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 98
  • Strongly capitalized (13.4% capital ratio)
  • Strongly profitable (ROA 1.61%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Atlantic insured?

Yes. First Atlantic 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 Atlantic: frequently asked questions

Is First Atlantic a good credit union?

First Atlantic earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (98/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 98/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (13.4% capital ratio); Strongly profitable (ROA 1.61%).

Is First Atlantic NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Atlantic 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 Atlantic?

First Atlantic holds $332 million in total assets, ranking 1st of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. It serves 20,017 members.

Does First Atlantic have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Atlantic appear in our data over the analysis window, which is typical for a credit union of this size.

Similar Credit Unions

United Teletech Financial
credit union · Tinton Falls, NJ · $330M assets
Edifi
credit union · Rancocas, NJ · $259M assets
North Jersey
credit union · Totowa, NJ · $257M assets
Greater Alliance
credit union · Paramus, NJ · $251M assets
Jersey Shore
credit union · Northfield, NJ · $247M assets
The Atlantic
credit union · Kenilworth, NJ · $236M assets

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.

From the Blog

View all guides →