People First Credit Union

People First Credit Union Locations
2141 Downyflake Lane
Allentown, PA 181034774
800-446-5598
www.peoplefirstcu.org



People First Credit Union is headquartered in Allentown and is the 18st largest credit union in the state of Pennsylvania. It is also the 498th largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1950 and as of December of 2011, it had grown to 131 employees and 51,145 members. People First Credit Union has a 4-star health rating.



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

People First Credit Union Checking Account Rates

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0.35%$25k-Business Share Draft Account

People First Credit Union Savings Account Rates

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0.30%--IRA Savings Account
0.30%--Roth Conversion IRA
0.30%--Roth Contributory IRA
0.30%--Coverdell ESA
0.15%--Savings Account
0.15%--Holiday Account
0.15%--Vacation Account
0.15%--Special Account
0.15%--Business Holiday Account
0.15%--Business Savings Account
0.15%--Business Special Account
0.15%--Business Vacation Account

People First Credit Union Money Market Rates

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0.35%$75k-Money Market
0.35%$75k-Business Money Market

People First Credit Union CD Rates

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1.75%--60 Month Share Certificate
1.75%--Business 60 Month Share Certificate
1.40%--48 Month Share Certificate
1.40%--Business 48 Month Share Certificate
1.00%--36 Month Share Certificate
1.00%--Business 36 Month Share Certificate
0.90%--15 Month Share Certificate
0.90%--Business 15 Month Share Certificate
0.85%--30 Month Share Certificate
0.85%--Business 30 Month Share Certificate
0.75%--24 Month Share Certificate
0.75%--Business 24 Month Share Certificate
0.60%--8 Month Share Certificate
0.60%--18 Month Share Certificate
0.60%--Business 8 Month Share Certificate
0.60%--Business 18 Month Share Certificate
0.50%--12 Month Share Certificate
0.50%--Business 12 Month Share Certificate
0.30%--6 Month Share Certificate
0.30%--Business 6 Month Share Certificate

People First Credit Union IRA Rates

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1.75%--60 Month IRA Share Certificate
1.40%--48 Month IRA Share Certificate
1.00%--36 Month IRA Share Certificate
0.90%--15 Month IRA Share Certificate
0.85%--30 Month IRA Share Certificate
0.75%--24 Month IRA Share Certificate
0.60%--8 Month IRA Share Certificate
0.60%--18 Month IRA Share Certificate
0.50%--12 Month IRA Share Certificate
0.30%--6 Month IRA Share Certificate

Rates updated: 5/26/2012

Data for Q4 2011


Institution Statistics


PEOPLE FIRST
NCUA #6885
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Year Chartered1950
Employees131
Primary Regulator

Assets and Liabilities

Assets$387.03 million
Loans$191.14 million
Deposits$348.59 million
Equity Capital$37.16 million
Loan Loss Allowance$1.97 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$4.65 million

Historic Data - December 2010

Assets$358.48 million
Equity Capital$32.67 million
Loan Loss Allowance$1.65 million
Unbacked Noncurrent Loans$2.02 million

Profit Margin - Quarterly

Net Interest Margin6.45%
Return on Assets0.73%
Return on Equity7.61%
Interest Income$17.61 million
Non-Interest Income$5.40 million

Institution Health


Overall Score:
4 out of 5
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Texas Ratio4
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 People First Credit Union had $4.64 million in non-current loans and owned real-estate with $39.13 million in equity and loan loss allowances on hand to cover it. This gives People First Credit Union a Texas Ratio of 11.87% which is above average. Any bank with a Texas Ratio near or greater than 100% is considered at risk.
Texas Ratio Trend2
The Texas Ratio for People First Credit Union increased slightly from 5.88% as of December 31, 2010 to 11.87% as of December 31, 2011, resulting in a negative change of 101.94%. This indicates that the balance sheet and financial strength for People First Credit Union has declined slightly in recent periods.
Deposit Growth5
In the past year, People First Credit Union has increased its total deposits by $23.49 million, resulting in 7.23% 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 People First Credit Union has shown is excellent.
Capitalization4
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. People First Credit Union has $387.03 million in assets with $39.13 million in equity, resulting in a capitalization level of 10.11%, which is above average.
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