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First Point

Hamilton, NJ · Est. 1955
D
Trust Grade
Below average
Score: 69/100

First Point is a credit union based in Hamilton, New Jersey, established in 1955, with $25 million in total assets serving 1,186 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 127th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. Its net worth ratio of 7.3% trails most similarly sized credit unions (3th percentile), versus a New Jersey median of 13.9%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.48% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against First Point appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$25.2M
<$100M institution
Members
1,186
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
7.3%
Bottom 3% of <$100M peers · New Jersey median 13.9%
Return on assets
-0.5%
Bottom 13% of <$100M peers · New Jersey median 0.26%
Rank in New Jersey
#127
of 127 credit unions

How First Point compares to New Jersey peers

Net worth ratio
Bottom 3% of <$100M peers
First Point
7.3%
New Jersey median
13.9%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 13% of <$100M peers
First Point
-0.5%
New Jersey median
0.3%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Point

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

Financial strength
69/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
D · 69
  • Well-capitalized (7.3% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.48%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Point insured?

Yes. First Point 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 Point: frequently asked questions

Is First Point a good credit union?

First Point earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of D (69/100, "Below average"), based on a financial-strength score of 69/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Well-capitalized (7.3% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.48%).

Is First Point NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Point 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 Point?

First Point holds $25 million in total assets, ranking 127th of 127 credit unions we track in New Jersey. It serves 1,186 members.

Does First Point have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Point 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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