First Choice Credit Union (FL)

First Choice Credit Union (FL) Locations
1055 S. Congress Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
561.641.0100
www.firstchoicecu.org



First Choice Credit Union (FL) is headquartered in WEST PALM BEACH and is the 57th largest credit union in the state of Florida. It is also the 1,377th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1929 and as of September of 2011, it had grown to 38 employees and 12,787 members. First Choice Credit Union (FL) has a 3-star health rating.

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First Choice Credit Union (FL) Checking Account Rates

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0.05%$25k-High Yield Checking
0.00%$500-Value Plus Checking
0.00%$1,500-Premiere Checking

First Choice Credit Union (FL) Savings Account Rates

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0.25%--IRA - Traditional
0.25%--IRA - ROTH
0.25%--IRA - Educational
0.05%$100-Share Account
0.05%--Holiday Club
0.00%--Electronic Transaction Account

First Choice Credit Union (FL) Money Market Rates

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0.35%$75k-Super Money Market
0.20%$25k-Money Market

First Choice Credit Union (FL) CD Rates

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0.55%$50k$100k12 Month CD

First Choice Credit Union (FL) IRA Rates

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0.55%$50k$100k12 Month IRA
0.55%$50k$100k12 Month Roth IRA
0.55%$50k$100k12 Month Educational IRA

Rates updated: 2/11/2012

Data for Q3 2011


Institution Statistics


FIRST CHOICE
NCUA #67725
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Year Established1929
Employees38
Primary Regulator

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$105.67 million
Loans$55.95 million
Deposits$86.90 million
Equity Capital$7.42 million
Loan Loss Allowance$2.17 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$1.96 million
Real Estate Owned$1.04 million

Historic Data - September 2010

Assets$108.95 million
Equity Capital$8.29 million
Loan Loss Allowance$2.57 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$2.55 million
Real Estate Owned$528,000

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin4.56%
Return on Assets-0.39%
Return on Equity-5.6%
Interest Income$3.06 million
Non-Interest Income$1.50 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
3 out of 5
3
Texas Ratio2
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 First Choice Credit Union (FL) had $3 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $9.59 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives First Choice Credit Union (FL) a Texas Ratio of 31.28% which is below average. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend3
The Texas Ratio for First Choice Credit Union (FL) held steady from 28.31% as of September 30, 2010 to 31.28% as of September 30, 2011, resulting in a negative change of 10.49%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for First Choice Credit Union (FL) has held steady in recent periods.
Deposit Growth3
In the past year, First Choice Credit Union (FL) has increased its total deposits by $147,000, resulting in 0.17% 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 First Choice Credit Union (FL) has shown is average.
Capitalization3
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. First Choice Credit Union (FL) has $105.67 million in assets with $9.59 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 9.07%, which is average.
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