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First Northern Credit Union


TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.00%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.60%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.50%
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4.4  / 5
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APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.44%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
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Overview / Commentary
www.fncu.org
888-328-8677
230 W Monroe St Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606

First Northern Credit Union is headquartered in Chicago and is the 31st largest credit union in the state of Illinois. It is also the 971st largest credit union in the nation. It was established in 1944 and as of March of 2025, it had grown to 71 employees and 21,824 members at 4 locations. First Northern Credit Union has a B+ health rating.

Field of Membership Restrictions

Membership is open to those who live or work in the Illinois counties of Boone, Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will, or Winnebago; or the Illinois cities Evanston or Rockford. Employees of Exelon, ComEd and its subsidiaries, or Northwestern Memorial Healthcare and its subsidiaries also qualify for membership. Employees, alumni or students of Northwestern University are also eligible to join.
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Health
B+

Data as of Q1 2025

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Health Grade Components

Overall
NCUA #66359
Year Chartered1944
Employees71
Primary Regulator
Profit Margin
Return on Assets - YTD0.33%
Return on Equity - YTD3.59%
Annual Interest Income$3.6MM
Assets and Liabilities
AssetsQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$335MM$349.9MM
LoansQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$216.5MM$215.4MM
DepositsQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$298.8MM$315.6MM
Equity CapitalQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$30.5MM$24MM
Loan Loss AllowanceQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$2.2MM$1.9MM
Unbacked Noncurrent LoansQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$1.5MM$1.6MM
Real Estate OwnedQ1 2025vs Q1 2024$0$0
TODAY'S FEATURED RATES
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.00%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
CIT Bank
Platinum Savings
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Sponsored Note: Earn more with a min. balance of $5K. Savings starts at $100. FDIC Insured.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.80%
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
SoFi® Bank, N.A.
SoFi Checking and Savings
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Sponsored Note: +0.20% boost to 4.00% for up to 6 months on new accounts with eligible direct deposit. Terms apply.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.60%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
American Express
American Express® High Yield Savings Account
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Sponsored Note: Interest compounds daily, deposited monthly
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
3.50%
Our Rating
4.4  / 5
Capital One
360 Performance Savings
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Sponsored Note: It only takes about 5 minutes to open a fee-free account. Member FDIC.
Member FDIC
APY APY = Annual Percentage Yield Rates as of 7/12/2025
4.44%
Our Rating
4.3  / 5
Peak Bank
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Bonus Amount
up to $300
Our Rating
4.2  / 5
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Locations


First Northern Credit Union Locations
Branch Office104 N Show Place DrRockford, IL 61107
Branch Office230 W Monroe St Suite 2850Chicago, IL 60606
Branch Office541 N Fairbanks CtChicago, IL 60611
Branch Office1705 Sherman AveEvanston, IL 60201

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