credit union

First Pioneers

Lafayette, LA · Est. 1949
A
Trust Grade
Excellent
Score: 92/100

First Pioneers is a credit union based in Lafayette, Louisiana, established in 1949, with $62 million in total assets serving 6,719 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 72nd of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. Its net worth ratio of 10.8% trails most similarly sized credit unions (23th percentile), versus a Louisiana median of 14.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.81% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Pioneers appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$62.0M
<$100M institution
Members
6,719
Shares & deposits
—
Net worth ratio
10.8%
Bottom 23% of <$100M peers · Louisiana median 14.5%
Return on assets
0.8%
Top 40% of <$100M peers · Louisiana median 0.49%
Rank in Louisiana
#72
of 136 credit unions

How First Pioneers compares to Louisiana peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 23% of <$100M peers
First Pioneers
10.8%
Louisiana median
14.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Top 40% of <$100M peers
First Pioneers
0.8%
Louisiana median
0.5%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Pioneers

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

Financial strength
92/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
A · 92
  • Well-capitalized (10.8% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.81%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Pioneers insured?

Yes. First Pioneers 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 Pioneers: frequently asked questions

Is First Pioneers a good credit union?

First Pioneers earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of A (92/100, "Excellent"), based on a financial-strength score of 92/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (10.8% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.81%).

Is First Pioneers NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Pioneers 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 Pioneers?

First Pioneers holds $62 million in total assets, ranking 72nd of 136 credit unions we track in Louisiana. It serves 6,719 members.

Does First Pioneers have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Pioneers 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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