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Ufirst

Plattsburgh, NY · Est. 1971
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 88/100

Ufirst is a credit union based in Plattsburgh, New York, established in 1971, with $126 million in total assets serving 10,445 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 177th of 267 credit unions we track in New York. Its net worth ratio of 15.4% is stronger than 89% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a New York median of 12%. It posted a loss over the most recent period (-0.27% return on assets), a point to watch. No consumer complaints against Ufirst appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$125.9M
$100M–1B institution
Members
10,445
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
15.4%
Top 11% of $100M–1B peers · New York median 12%
Return on assets
-0.3%
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers · New York median 0.67%
Rank in New York
#177
of 267 credit unions

How Ufirst compares to New York peers

Net worth ratio
Top 11% of $100M–1B peers
Ufirst
15.4%
New York median
12.0%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 4% of $100M–1B peers
Ufirst
-0.3%
New York median
0.7%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded Ufirst

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

Financial strength
88/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 88
  • Strongly capitalized (15.4% capital ratio)
  • Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.27%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at Ufirst insured?

Yes. Ufirst 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.

Ufirst: frequently asked questions

Is Ufirst a good credit union?

Ufirst earns a Bankzia Trust Grade of B (88/100, "Strong"), based on a financial-strength score of 88/100 (it has no CFPB complaints on record). Strongly capitalized (15.4% capital ratio); Unprofitable over the period (ROA -0.27%).

Is Ufirst NCUA-insured?

Yes. Ufirst 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 Ufirst?

Ufirst holds $126 million in total assets, ranking 177th of 267 credit unions we track in New York. It serves 10,445 members.

Does Ufirst have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against Ufirst 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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