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First Service

Houston, TX · Est. 1977
B
Trust Grade
Strong
Score: 88/100

First Service is a credit union based in Houston, Texas, established in 1977, with $1.5 billion in total assets serving 108,239 members. By Trust Grade it ranks 254th of 379 credit unions we track in Texas. Its net worth ratio of 10.9% is stronger than 53% of similarly sized credit unions, versus a Texas median of 13.5%. It was profitable over the most recent period, with a 0.24% return on assets. No consumer complaints against First Service appear in the CFPB database over our analysis window — common for an institution of this size and a point in its favor.

Total assets
$1.5B
$1B–10B institution
Members
108,239
Shares & deposits
Net worth ratio
10.9%
Top 47% of $1B–10B peers · Texas median 13.5%
Return on assets
0.2%
Bottom 12% of $1B–10B peers · Texas median 0.58%
Rank in Texas
#254
of 379 credit unions

How First Service compares to Texas peers

Net worth ratio
Top 47% of $1B–10B peers
First Service
10.9%
Texas median
13.5%
Higher capital ratio = stronger financial cushion
Return on assets
Bottom 12% of $1B–10B peers
First Service
0.2%
Texas median
0.6%
Higher ROA = more profitable relative to asset base

How we graded First Service

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

Financial strength
88/100
Customer experience
n/a
Overall
B · 88
  • Well-capitalized (10.9% capital ratio)
  • Profitable (ROA 0.24%)
  • No CFPB complaints on record

Consumer complaints (CFPB)

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

Are deposits at First Service insured?

Yes. First Service 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 Service: frequently asked questions

Is First Service a good credit union?

First Service 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). Well-capitalized (10.9% capital ratio); Profitable (ROA 0.24%).

Is First Service NCUA-insured?

Yes. First Service 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 Service?

First Service holds $1.5 billion in total assets, ranking 254th of 379 credit unions we track in Texas. It serves 108,239 members.

Does First Service have CFPB complaints?

No CFPB complaints against First Service 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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