315 Auburn Ave
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-616-4030
www.1stchoicecu.org



1st Choice CU (GA) is headquartered in ATLANTA and is the 62nd largest credit union in the state of Georgia. It is also the 3,336th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1991 and as of September of 2011, it had grown to 12 employees and 9,147 members. 1st Choice CU (GA)'s money market rates are 48% higher than the national average, and it has a 4-star health rating.

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1st Choice CU (GA) Savings Account Rates

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1.51%$100k-IRA Account
1.51%$100k-CESA Account
1.51%$100k-Roth IRA Account
0.36%$250-Holiday Club
0.36%$250-Vacation Club
0.35%$250-Share Savings

1st Choice CU (GA) Money Market Rates

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1.00%$100k-Money Market

1st Choice CU (GA) CD Rates

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1.26%$250-36 Month CD
1.01%$250-24 Month CD
0.75%$250-12 Month CD
0.50%$250-6 Month CD

1st Choice CU (GA) IRA Rates

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1.26%$250-36 Month CESA
1.26%$250-36 Month Roth IRA
1.26%$250-36 Month IRA
1.01%$250-24 Month CESA
1.01%$250-24 Month Roth IRA
1.01%$250-24 Month IRA
0.75%$250-12 Month CESA
0.75%$250-12 Month Roth IRA
0.75%$250-12 Month IRA
0.50%$250-6 Month CESA
0.50%$250-6 Month Roth IRA
0.50%$250-6 Month IRA

Rates updated: 2/10/2012

Data for Q3 2011


Institution Statistics


1ST CHOICE
NCUA #67505
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Year Established1991
Employees12
Primary Regulator

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$23.23 million
Loans$14.70 million
Deposits$20.20 million
Equity Capital$2.80 million
Loan Loss Allowance$678,000
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$892,000

Historic Data - September 2010

Assets$21.07 million
Equity Capital$3.12 million
Loan Loss Allowance$305,000
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$590,000
Real Estate Owned$53,000

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin6.94%
Return on Assets-0.45%
Return on Equity-3.77%
Interest Income$1.17 million
Non-Interest Income$572,000

Institution Health


Overall Score:
4 out of 5
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Texas Ratio3
The Texas Ratio is an indicator of how much funds a bank has available compared to the total value of loans considered at risk. As of September 30, 2011 1st Choice CU (GA) had $892,000 in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $3.47 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives 1st Choice CU (GA) a Texas Ratio of 25.68% which is average. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend2
The Texas Ratio for 1st Choice CU (GA) increased slightly from 18.79% as of September 30, 2010 to 25.68% as of September 30, 2011, resulting in a negative change of 36.69%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for 1st Choice CU (GA) has declined slightly in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, 1st Choice CU (GA) has increased its total deposits by $2.57 million, resulting in 14.57% growth for the year. A strong track record of growth is an indicator of consumer confidence and the bank's ability to strengthen its balance sheet. The growth 1st Choice CU (GA) has shown is excellent.
Capitalization5
Both FDIC and NCUA consider capitalization levels of banks and credit unions to be of high importance. Higher capitalization allows for a greater buffer when cover loans that may fail in the future. 1st Choice CU (GA) has $23.23 million in assets with $3.47 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 14.95%, which is excellent.
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