First Area Credit Union


Our records indicate that this credit union has been acquired by CREDIT UNION 1.


Headquarters

193 Campbell Ln
Saginaw, MI 48609
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Notable Rates APY Vs.Others
Savings 0.20% 4.35% →
1-Year CD 0.50% 4.59% →
2-Year CD 0.60% 4.65% →
5-Year CD 1.00% 4.95% →
30-Year Mortgage N.A. 4.91% →
15-Year Mortgage N.A. 4.39% →
HELOC N.A. 0.99% →

2026 Overview

General Credit Union Information

First Area is an NCUA insured institution located in Saginaw, MI. It was founded in 1961 and has approximately $38.51 millions in assets.

NCUA Insured Yes / State-Chartered
Charter Number # # 61756
Date Established 1961
Assets $38.51 million
Loans $17.80 million
Deposits $35.37 million
Capital $4.02 million
 

Field of Membership Restrictions

First Area Credit Union of Michigan is open to the residents, church members, registered students, and people that maintain employment within Saginaw County and the family members of current credit union members.

Deposit Rates - October 3, 2026

Your Current Location: New York, NY 10116

Savings and Money Market Rates (Share Account Rates) APY MIN MAX
Savings
0.20% $2,500 $4,999 Learn More
Money Market
0.30% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
Money Market
0.30% $25,000 $29,999 Learn More
CD Rates (Share Certificate Rates) APY MIN MAX
12 Mo CD
0.50% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
12 Mo CD
0.50% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
24 Mo CD
0.60% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
24 Mo CD
0.60% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
36 Mo CD
0.75% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
36 Mo CD
0.75% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
48 Mo CD
0.85% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
48 Mo CD
0.85% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More
60 Mo CD
1.00% $10,000 $14,999 Learn More
60 Mo CD
1.00% $100,000 $199,999 Learn More

Loan Rates - October 3, 2026

Your Current Location: New York, NY 10116

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First Area Locations around zip code 10116


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Shields

565.04 A View Lobby Hours

Hemlock

573.74 B View Lobby Hours


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Financial Details

First Area Ratio Analysis

The following ratios and data are available to help you better understand the financial condition of First Area. The data is provided by the NCUA. All credit unions on BestCashCow, except those specified as not NCUA-insured in the overview section above, are NCUA-insured. Depositors should be careful to remain within NCUA insurance limits.

Texas Ratio
First Area U.S. Average
11.37% 6.78

The Texas Ratio compares the amount of loans at risk and assets repossessed with the amount a credit union has on hand to cover any losses. The closer the Texas Ratio is to 1-to-1 or 100%, the less capital and reserves a credit union has to absorb its loan losses.

As of December 31, 2025, First Area had $457,941 in non-current loans and $4,000 in owned assets. To cover these potential losses it had $4,020,880 in net worth and $42,564 in loans loss reserves. That gives it a Texas Ratio of 11.37%.

Net Worth
First Area U.S. Average
10.44% 14.48%

First Area FCU has a net worth of 10.44% versus the BestCashCow average of 14.48. Net worth measures how much total assets exceed total liabilities. The higher the net worth number the more secure a credit union is considered.



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