First Priority FCU
First Priority FCU is headquartered in Barboursville and is the 15st largest credit union in the state of West Virginia. It is also the 2,160th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1925 and as of March of 2014, it had grown to 22 employees and 10,544 members. First Priority FCU's savings rates are 92% higher than the national average, and it has a B+ health rating.
Field of Membership Restrictions
Must be an employee of the United States Postal Service who work in post offices in the following three-digit ZIP Code areas: 255, 256, 257, 411, 412, 415, 416 or 456 or employee of several other companies. Also open to those who live, work, worship or attend school in Cabell or Wayne County, West Virginia or Lawrence County, Ohio. - See Details
Related Posts
9/18 - 2.75% 24-Month CD & 3.00% 36-Month CD at First Priority Credit Union in MA - Local Only
9/1 - 3.00% 9-Month CD at First Priority Credit Union in MA - Local Only
2/25 - 3.00% 9-Month CD & 4.25% 60-Month CD at First Priority Credit Union in MA
1/27 - 4.00% 5-Month CD, 3.50% 9-Month CD & Other High CD Rates at First Priority Credit Union in MA
Data for Q1 2014
Institution Health
Texas Ratio
The Texas Ratio is an indicator of how much capital a bank has available compared to the total value of loans considered at risk. As of March 31, 2014 First Priority FCU had $163,000 in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $6.81 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives First Priority FCU a Texas Ratio of 2.39% which is excellent. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend
The Texas Ratio for First Priority FCU decreased dramatically from 8.95% as of March 31, 2013 to 2.39% as of March 31, 2014, resulting in a positive change of 73.27%.This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for First Priority FCU has improved dramatically in recent periods.
Deposit Growth
In the past year, First Priority FCU has increased its total deposits by $510,000, resulting in 1.01% 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 Priority FCU has shown is above average.
Capitalization
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 Priority FCU has $57.04 million in assets with $6.81 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 11.95%, which is excellent.
Institution Statistics
| Overall | |
|---|---|
| NCUA # | 24649 |
| Year Chartered | 1925 |
| Employees | 22 |
| Primary Regulator |
| Assets and Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Assets | $57.04 million |
| Loans | $27.18 million |
| Deposits | $50.94 million |
| Equity Capital | $5.86 million |
| Loan Loss Allowance | $957,000 |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | $163,000 |
| Real Estate Owned | $0 |
| Historic Data - March 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Assets | $56.61 million |
| Equity Capital | $5.45 million |
| Loan Loss Allowance | $1.17 million |
| Unbacked Noncurrent Loans | $163,000 |
| Real Estate Owned | $418,000 |
| Profit Margin - Quarterly | |
|---|---|
| Net Interest Margin | 1.5% |
| Return on Assets | 0.56% |
| Return on Equity | 5.46% |
| Interest Income | $473,000 |
Always verify rates and promotions with the bank or credit union. We are not First Priority FCU, we are a rate comparison website and can not provide official rates or promotions.
First Priority FCU Savings Account Rates
| Details | APY | MIN | MAX | PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00% | - | - | Christmas Club Account | |
| 1.00% | - | - | Vacation Club Account | |
| 0.75% | - | - | IRA Share Savings Account | |
| 0.75% | - | - | Roth IRA Share Savings Account | |
| 0.25% | $10k | - | Share Builder Savings Account |
First Priority FCU Money Market Rates
| Details | APY | MIN | MAX | PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.35% | $25k | - | Money Market Account |
First Priority FCU CD Rates
| Details | APY | MIN | MAX | PRODUCT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.65% | $5k | - | 36 Month Non-Compounded Share Certificate | |
| 0.65% | $5k | - | 36 Month Compounded Share Certificate | |
| 0.50% | $5k | - | 24 Month Non-Compounded Share Certificate | |
| 0.50% | $5k | - | 24 Month Compounded Share Certificate | |
| 0.35% | $5k | - | 12 Month Non-Compounded Share Certificate | |
| 0.35% | $5k | - | 12 Month Compounded Share Certificate | |
| 0.25% | $5k | - | 6 Month Non-Compounded Share Certificate | |
| 0.25% | $5k | - | 6 Month Compounded Share Certificate |
| First Priority FCU Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Branch Office | 1140 Carter Ave | Ashland, KY 41101 |
| Branch Office | 3570 US Route 60 E | Barboursville, WV 25504 |
| Branch Office | 500 Virginia Ave | Huntington, WV 25701 |