First Choice Community Credit Union is a federally insured state-chartered credit union headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, in business for about 92 years. At the end of Q2 2026 it reported $48.9M in total assets and $40.7M in member shares and deposits, with 2 offices.
First Choice Community Credit Union has a TellerScore of 85 out of 100 (very strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than 77% of its 2,479 credit unions with under $100 million in assets. Among 125 credit unions headquartered in Tennessee, it ranks 30th. Capital cushion contributes the most (100/100, 16.41%); loan quality contributes the least (66/100, 1.02%).
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 (84 → 85).
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 88 |
| Q3 2024 | 91 |
| Q4 2024 | 89 |
| Q1 2025 | 93 |
| Q2 2025 | 84 |
| Q3 2025 | 86 |
| Q4 2025 | 81 |
| Q1 2026 | 88 |
| Q2 2026 | 85 |
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| Quarter | Net worth ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 14.67% |
| Q3 2024 | 14.86% |
| Q4 2024 | 15.20% |
| Q1 2025 | 15.17% |
| Q2 2025 | 15.31% |
| Q3 2025 | 15.67% |
| Q4 2025 | 15.82% |
| Q1 2026 | 16.22% |
| Q2 2026 | 16.41% |
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| Quarter | Delinquent loans (60+ days) |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.51% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.10% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.33% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.12% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.90% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.78% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.92% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.68% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.02% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.15% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.05% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.04% |
| Q1 2025 | 1.21% |
| Q2 2025 | 1.01% |
| Q3 2025 | 1.11% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.63% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.26% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.31% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 85 | $48.9M | 16.41% | 1.02% | 1.31% | 48.6% |
| Q1 2026 | 88 | $48.5M | 16.22% | 0.68% | 1.26% | 49.2% |
| Q4 2025 | 81 | $48.8M | 15.82% | 0.92% | 0.63% | 49.4% |
| Q3 2025 | 86 | $49.9M | 15.67% | 0.78% | 1.11% | 48.3% |
| Q2 2025 | 84 | $50.0M | 15.31% | 0.90% | 1.01% | 48.4% |
| Q1 2025 | 93 | $49.8M | 15.17% | 0.12% | 1.21% | 48.6% |
| Q4 2024 | 89 | $48.7M | 15.20% | 0.33% | 1.04% | 50.8% |
| Q3 2024 | 91 | $49.0M | 14.86% | 0.10% | 1.05% | 51.5% |
| Q2 2024 | 88 | $48.9M | 14.67% | 0.51% | 1.15% | 52.7% |
2,479 peers · Under $100 million in assets
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 Tennessee
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Healthcare Federal Credit UnionCredit union Cordova, TN | 82 out of 100, Strong | $46.2M | 17.6% | 1.03% | vs |
| Ups Employees Credit UnionCredit union Memphis, TN | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $44.9M | 23.9% | 0.57% | vs |
| Vanderbilt Credit UnionCredit union Nashville, TN | 57 out of 100, Moderate | $53.2M | 9.8% | 1.29% | vs |
| Lakeside Credit UnionCredit union New Johnsonvill, TN | 89 out of 100, Very strong | $44.7M | 16.9% | 0.56% | vs |
| Collegedale Credit UnionCredit union Collegedale, TN | 70 out of 100, Strong | $44.6M | 9.6% | 0.32% | vs |
| Epb Employees Credit UnionCredit union Chattanooga, TN | 48 out of 100, Below average | $43.3M | 11.6% | 8.72% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at First Choice Community Credit Union?
Yes. First Choice Community Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #67185). 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 1.5% of shares and deposits ($607K) are above the $250,000 NCUA insurance limit, close to the peer median of 1%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The net worth ratio is 16.41%, well above the 7% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure.
2 locations
Branches
First Choice Community Credit Union lists 2 offices in 2 cities. Most locations:
- Knoxville, TN (1)
- Mascot, TN (1)
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- First Choice Community Credit Union
- Type
- Federally insured state-chartered credit union
- NCUA charter #
- 67185
- RSSD ID
- 336295
- Primary regulator
- State + NCUA
- Established
- 1934
- Headquarters
- 100 N 17th St, Knoxville, TN 37921
- Employees
- 13
Quick answers
First Choice Community Credit Union: common questions
Is First Choice Community Credit Union NCUA insured?
Yes. First Choice Community Credit Union is a federally insured credit union (NCUA charter #67185). 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 First Choice Community Credit Union's TellerScore?
85 out of 100 (Very 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 First Choice Community Credit Union have?
2 offices as of the latest NCUA data.
Nearby
Highest-scoring banks and credit unions with branches near Knoxville
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier County Schools Federal Credit UnionCredit union Sevierville, TN | 99 out of 100, Very strong | $13.9M | 21.8% | 0.09% | vs |
| Knoxville Firefighters Federal Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 98 out of 100, Very strong | $36.6M | 20.2% | 0.08% | vs |
| FSNB, National AssociationBank Lawton, OK | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $478.3M | 17.5% | 0.36% | vs |
| Knox Co. Employees Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $12.5M | 18.8% | 0.04% | vs |
| New South Credit UnionCredit union Knoxville, TN | 96 out of 100, Very strong | $90.3M | 14.9% | 0.11% | vs |
| Alcoa Municipal Employees Federal Credit UnionCredit union Alcoa, TN | 94 out of 100, Very strong | $4.5M | 18.9% | 0.00% | vs |