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First Frontier

Lynbrook, NY · Est. 1986
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 94/100

First Frontier is a credit union based in Lynbrook, New York, established in 1986, with $465 thousand in total assets serving 125 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 114th of 267 credit unions we track in New York. Its net worth ratio of 18.8% is stronger than 74% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New York median of 12%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.49% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Frontier appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$465K
<$100M institution
Members
125
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
18.8%
Top 26% of <$100M peers · New York median 12%
Return on assets
0.5%
Bottom 44% of <$100M peers · New York median 0.67%
Rank in New York
#114
of 267 credit unions

How First Frontier compares to New York peers

Net worth ratio
Top 26% of <$100M peers
First Frontier
18.8%
New York median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 44% of <$100M peers
First Frontier
0.5%
New York median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Frontier

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

Financial strength
94/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 94
  • Strongly capitalized (18.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.49%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Frontier insured?

Yes. First Frontier 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 Frontier: frequently asked questions

Is First Frontier a good credit union?

First Frontier earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (94/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 94/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (18.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.49%).

Is First Frontier NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Frontier 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 Frontier?

First Frontier holds $0 million in total assets, ranking 114th of 267 credit unions we track in New York. It serves 125 members.

Does First Frontier have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Frontier 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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