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First Harvest

Deptford, NJ · Est. 1940
C
Trust Grade
Average
Score: 77/100

First Harvest is a credit union based in Deptford, New Jersey, established in 1940, with $473 million in total assets serving 50,216 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 112th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. Its net worth ratio of 8.0% trails most similarly sized credit unions (4th percentile), versus a New Jersey median of 13.9%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.08% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Harvest appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$472.6M
$100M–1B institution
Members
50,216
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
8.0%
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers · New Jersey median 13.9%
Return on assets
0.1%
Bottom 10% of $100M–1B peers · New Jersey median 0.26%
Rank in New Jersey
#112
of 127 credit unions

How First Harvest compares to New Jersey peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers
First Harvest
8.0%
New Jersey median
13.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 10% of $100M–1B peers
First Harvest
0.1%
New Jersey median
0.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Harvest

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

Financial strength
77/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
C · 77
  • Well-capitalized (8.0% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.08%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Harvest insured?

Yes. First Harvest 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 Harvest: frequently asked questions

Is First Harvest a good credit union?

First Harvest 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 (8.0% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.08%).

Is First Harvest NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Harvest 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 Harvest?

First Harvest holds $473 million in total assets, ranking 112th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. It serves 50,216 members.

Does First Harvest have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Harvest 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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