Boston Firefighters Credit Union

Boston Firefighters Credit Union Locations
60 Hallet Street
Dorchester, MA 02124
617-288-2420
www.bosfirecu.com



Boston Firefighters Credit Union is headquartered in Dorchester and is the 39th largest credit union in the state of Massachusetts. It is also the 950th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1947 and as of December of 2011, it had grown to 19 employees and 5,908 members. Boston Firefighters Credit Union's money market rates are 70% higher than the national average, and it boasts a 5-star health rating.



See Rates for: Checking | Savings | Money Market | CD | IRA

Boston Firefighters Credit Union Checking Account Rates

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0.25%--NOW Account (Share Draft)

Boston Firefighters Credit Union Savings Account Rates

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0.50%--Share Account
0.50%--IRA Share Account
0.50%--Real Estate Suspense Share Account
0.50%--Insurance Share Account
0.50%--Secondary Share Account
0.50%--VISA Autopay Share Account
0.50%--All-Purpose Club Account
0.50%--Christmas Club Account
0.50%--Jake Jr. Share Account
0.50%--Roth IRA Share Account

Boston Firefighters Credit Union Money Market Rates

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0.75%$50k-Tiered Rate Money Market Account
0.75%$5k-Jake Jr. Tiered Rate Money Market Account
0.75%$50k-Tiered Rate IRA Money Market Account

Boston Firefighters Credit Union CD Rates

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2.38%$100k-5 Year Jumbo CD
2.17%$100k-4 Year Jumbo CD
2.12%$1k$100k5 Year CD
1.92%$1k$100k4 Year CD
1.86%$100k-3 Year Jumbo CD
1.61%$1k$100k3 Year CD
1.46%$100k-2 Year Jumbo CD
1.21%$1k$100k2 Year CD
1.16%$100k-1 Year Jumbo CD
0.90%$1k$100k1 Year CD
0.90%$100k-6 Month Jumbo CD
0.65%$1k$100k6 Month CD

Boston Firefighters Credit Union IRA Rates

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2.38%$100k-5 Year Jumbo IRA
2.38%$100k-5 Year Jumbo Roth IRA
2.17%$100k-4 Year Jumbo IRA
2.17%$100k-4 Year Jumbo Roth IRA
2.12%$1k$100k5 Year IRA
2.12%$1k$100k5 Year Roth IRA
1.92%$1k$100k4 Year IRA
1.92%$1k$100k4 Year Roth IRA
1.86%$100k-3 Year Jumbo IRA
1.86%$100k-3 Year Jumbo Roth IRA
1.61%$1k$100k3 Year IRA
1.61%$1k$100k3 Year Roth IRA
1.46%$100k-2 Year Jumbo IRA
1.46%$100k-2 Year Jumbo Roth IRA
1.21%$1k$100k2 Year IRA
1.21%$1k$100k2 Year Roth IRA
1.16%$100k-1 Year Jumbo IRA
1.16%$100k-1 Year Jumbo Roth IRA
0.90%$1k$100k1 Year IRA
0.90%$100k-6 Month Jumbo IRA
0.90%$100k-6 Month Jumbo Roth IRA
0.90%$1k$100k1 Year Roth IRA
0.65%$1k$100k6 Month IRA
0.65%$1k$100k6 Month Roth IRA

Rates updated: 5/23/2012

Data for Q4 2011


Institution Statistics


BOSTON FIREFIGHTERS
NCUA #67837
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Year Chartered1947
Employees19
Primary Regulator

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$173.57 million
Loans$117.48 million
Deposits$152.34 million
Equity Capital$20.57 million
Loan Loss Allowance$556,000
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$362,000

Historic Data - December 2010

Assets$165.06 million
Equity Capital$19.55 million
Loan Loss Allowance$672,000
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$164,000

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin4.12%
Return on Assets0.6%
Return on Equity5.04%
Interest Income$6.74 million
Non-Interest Income$839,000

Institution Health


Overall Score:
5 out of 5
5
Texas Ratio5
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 December 31, 2011 Boston Firefighters Credit Union had $362,000 in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $21.12 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives Boston Firefighters Credit Union a Texas Ratio of 1.71% which is excellent. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend3
The Texas Ratio for Boston Firefighters Credit Union held steady from 0.81% as of December 31, 2010 to 1.71% as of December 31, 2011, resulting in a negative change of 111.25%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for Boston Firefighters Credit Union has held steady in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, Boston Firefighters Credit Union has increased its total deposits by $11.46 million, resulting in 8.14% 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 Boston Firefighters Credit Union 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. Boston Firefighters Credit Union has $173.57 million in assets with $21.12 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 12.17%, which is excellent.
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