Headquartered in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Boston Firefighters Credit Union is a federally insured state-chartered credit union with $452.6M in total assets and $381.0M in member shares and deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 2 offices. Its charter dates back to 1947.
Boston Firefighters Credit Union has a TellerScore of 72 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 57% of its 1,341 credit unions with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 121 credit unions headquartered in Massachusetts, it ranks 56th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (92/100, 4.1%); earnings contributes the least (50/100, 0.75%).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
The score has been essentially flat from Q2 2025 to Q2 2026 (71 → 72).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 70 |
| Q3 2024 | 70 |
| Q4 2024 | 67 |
| Q1 2025 | 73 |
| Q2 2025 | 71 |
| Q3 2025 | 73 |
| Q4 2025 | 73 |
| Q1 2026 | 75 |
| Q2 2026 | 72 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 11.95% |
| Q3 2024 | 12.29% |
| Q4 2024 | 12.43% |
| Q1 2025 | 12.31% |
| Q2 2025 | 12.58% |
| Q3 2025 | 12.64% |
| Q4 2025 | 12.94% |
| Q1 2026 | 12.86% |
| Q2 2026 | 12.93% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.49% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.64% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.11% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.36% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.84% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.66% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.82% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.39% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.68% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.70% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.78% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.84% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.80% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.98% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.01% |
| Q4 2025 | 1.09% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.79% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.75% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 72 | $452.6M | 12.93% | 0.68% | 0.75% | 92.4% |
| Q1 2026 | 75 | $448.5M | 12.86% | 0.39% | 0.79% | 93.4% |
| Q4 2025 | 73 | $439.8M | 12.94% | 0.82% | 1.09% | 96.8% |
| Q3 2025 | 73 | $438.9M | 12.64% | 0.66% | 1.01% | 95.9% |
| Q2 2025 | 71 | $431.3M | 12.58% | 0.84% | 0.98% | 95.5% |
| Q1 2025 | 73 | $430.6M | 12.31% | 0.36% | 0.80% | 95.0% |
| Q4 2024 | 67 | $420.6M | 12.43% | 1.11% | 0.84% | 97.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 70 | $416.6M | 12.29% | 0.64% | 0.78% | 97.1% |
| Q2 2024 | 70 | $420.3M | 11.95% | 0.49% | 0.70% | 95.8% |
1,341 peers · $100 million – $1 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against credit unions of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size credit unions in Massachusetts
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taunton Federal Credit UnionCredit union Taunton, MA | 72 out of 100, Strong | $440.5M | 12.0% | 0.77% | vs |
| Millbury Federal Credit UnionCredit union Millbury, MA | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $468.2M | 9.7% | 0.29% | vs |
| St. Jean'S Credit UnionCredit union Lynn, MA | 63 out of 100, Moderate | $372.5M | 9.8% | 0.54% | vs |
| Mass Bay Credit UnionCredit union South Boston, MA | 62 out of 100, Moderate | $366.7M | 11.5% | 0.89% | vs |
| City of Boston Credit UnionCredit union South Boston, MA | 48 out of 100, Below average | $544.5M | 9.1% | 1.95% | vs |
| Members Plus Credit UnionCredit union Medford, MA | 60 out of 100, Moderate | $349.0M | 11.0% | 0.87% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Boston Firefighters Credit Union?
Yes. Boston Firefighters Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #67837). Deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000 per member, per insured credit union, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 18.2% of shares and deposits ($69.5M) are above the $250,000 NCUA insurance limit, above the peer median of 6%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The net worth ratio is 12.93%, well above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
2 locations
Branches
Boston Firefighters Credit Union lists 2 offices in 2 cities. Most locations:
- Dorchester, MA (1)
- Milton, MA (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Boston Firefighters Credit Union
- Type
- Federally insured state-chartered credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 67837
- RSSD ID
- 167499
- Primary regulator
- State + NCUA
- Established
- 1947
- Headquarters
- 60 Hallet St, Dorchester, MA 02124
- Employees
- 50
Quick answers
Boston Firefighters Credit Union: common questions
Is Boston Firefighters Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. Boston Firefighters Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #67837). Deposits are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund up to $250,000 per member, per insured credit union, for each account ownership category.
What is Boston Firefighters Credit Union's TellerScore?
72 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
How many branches does Boston Firefighters Credit Union have?
2 offices as of the latest NCUA data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Dorchester
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Credit UnionCredit union Boston, MA | 97 out of 100, Very strong | $35.1M | 18.8% | 0.14% | vs |
| Cambridge Municipal Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Cambridge, MA | 97 out of 100, Very strong | $10.2M | 24.8% | 0.12% | vs |
| Somerville Mass Firefighters Federal Credit UnionCredit union Somerville, MA | 92 out of 100, Very strong | $7.4M | 19.6% | 0.00% | vs |
| Cambridge Firefighters Federal Credit UnionCredit union Cambridge, MA | 92 out of 100, Very strong | $14.2M | 25.8% | 0.27% | vs |
| Watertown Municipal Credit UnionCredit union Watertown, MA | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $9.7M | 36.9% | 0.00% | vs |
| Billerica Municipal Employees Credit UnionCredit union Billerica, MA | 91 out of 100, Very strong | $23.6M | 17.8% | 0.00% | vs |