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American First Credit Union Rates & Review September 2026

American First Credit Union's 48 Month Promo CD rates are at 4.25%, 22 Month Promo CD rates are at 4.10%, 13 Month Promo CD rates are at 4.00%, 60 Month CD rates are at 1.50%, 48 Month CD rates are at 1.35%. American First Credit Union's savings rates are at 0.05%. American First Credit Union's money market rates are at 0.07%. American First Credit Union's Personal Loan Rates are as low as 9.15%. MonitorBankRates evaluates the financial stability of American First Credit Union with a 5.0 Star Rating, an A+ Overall Health Grade, and a Texas Ratio of 0.94%. Rates last updated and verified on 09/22/2026.

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MonitorBankRates Verified Healthy Badge 2026 Verified Healthy 2026 Use This Badge on Your Credit Union Website
Overall Health & Safety Grade ?
A+
Exceptional Health Score: 100/100
MonitorBankRates Rating ?
5.0
Exceptional Out of 5.0 Stars
Texas Ratio ?
0.94%
Excellent Lower than avg
Health Trend ?
Very strong 12 quarters
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American First Credit Union
Fullerton
4180 N Harbor Blvd Ste A
Fullerton, CA 92835-1015
https://amerfirst.org
Member NCUA

American First Credit Union CD Rates

Product Rate APY Term View More
48 Month Promo Certificate 4.16% 4.25% 48 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Funds on deposit at AFCU are not eligible for this promotion unless matched with outside (new) funds from another financial institution.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
22 Month Promo Certificate 4.02% 4.10% 22 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Available for personal accounts and IRAs only.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
13 Month Promo Certificate 3.92% 4.00% 13 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Requires funds transferred from other financial institution(s).
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
60 Month Share Certificate 1.49% 1.50% 60 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Must live, work, or worship in Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County or in 14 qualified cities in Southern California.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
48 Month Share Certificate 1.34% 1.35% 48 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Must live, work, or worship in Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County or in 14 qualified cities in Southern California.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
36 Month Share Certificate 1.29% 1.30% 36 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Must live, work, or worship in Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County or in 14 qualified cities in Southern California.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
24 Month Share Certificate 1.19% 1.20% 24 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Must live, work, or worship in Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County or in 14 qualified cities in Southern California.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
12 Month Share Certificate 0.90% 0.90% 12 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Must live, work, or worship in Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County or in 14 qualified cities in Southern California.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
6 Month Share Certificate 0.70% 0.70% 6 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Must live, work, or worship in Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County or in 14 qualified cities in Southern California.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
3 Month Share Certificate 0.55% 0.55% 3 Month
Min Deposit $1,000
Details Must live, work, or worship in Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County or in 14 qualified cities in Southern California.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
12 Month Direct Deposit Certificate Builder 0.15% 0.15% 12 months
Min Deposit $10
Min Balance $10
Details Term: 12-month Certificate automatically created once $1,000 is reached in savings account; Builds towards the Share Certificate $1,000 minimum via direct deposit.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%

American First Credit Union Savings Rates

Product Rate APY View More
Holiday Club Savings 0.25% 0.25%
Min Deposit $5
Min Balance $5
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Safari Club 0.25% 0.25%
Min Deposit $5
Min Balance $5
Details Age 12 or Younger
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Start Smart Savings 0.25% 0.25%
Min Deposit $5
Min Balance $5
Details Ages 13 to 17
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Big Prize Savings 0.05% 0.05%
Min Deposit $25
Min Balance $500
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Goal Setter Savings 0.05% 0.05%
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $500
Details Fees may reduce earnings.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
IRA Savings 0.05% 0.05%
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $500
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Regular Savings 0.05% 0.05%
Min Deposit $50
Min Balance $500
Details Fees may reduce earnings.
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%

American First Credit Union Money Market Rates

Product Rate APY View More
Premium Money Market 0.25% 0.25%
Min Deposit $2,500
Min Balance $100,000
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Premium Money Market 0.20% 0.20%
Min Deposit $2,500
Min Balance $50,000
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Premium Money Market 0.10% 0.10%
Min Deposit $2,500
Min Balance $10,000
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Premium Money Market 0.07% 0.07%
Min Deposit $2,500
Min Balance $2,500
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%

American First Credit Union Personal Loan Rates

Product APR Term View More
Personal Loan-Fixed Rate 9.15%
Details Published APR range: 9.15% - 21.65%. APR* as low as
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%

American First Credit Union Other Rates

Product Rate Points APY/APR Term View More
Line of Credit-Variable Rate - - 12.75%
Details Published APR range: 12.75% - 23.75%. APR* as low as
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%
Direct Deposit Certificate Builder 0.15% - 0.15%
Min Deposit $10
Min Balance $10
Last Updated 09/22/2026
Institution Ratings
5.0
Star Rating
A+
Health Grade
Texas Ratio: 0.94%

Financial Health History

American First Credit Union’s Texas Ratio stayed near 0.57% in Q2 2023 to 0.94% in Q1 2026, so its financial health has stayed very strong over the past 12 quarters. Over the same period its Star Rating moved from 5.0 to 5.0. Lower Texas Ratios are healthier — this credit union’s entire history sits far below the 15% threshold for the MBR Verified Healthy badge. Hover over or tap a point for that quarter’s figures.

0% 1.0★ 1% 2.0★ 2% 3.0★ 2.9% 4.0★ 3.9% 5.0★ Healthy zone – entire history below the 15% limit 0.57% A+ Q2 2023 A+ Q3 2023 A+ Q4 2023 A+ Q1 2024 A+ Q2 2024 A+ Q3 2024 A+ Q4 2024 A+ Q1 2025 A+ Q2 2025 A+ Q3 2025 A+ Q4 2025 0.94% A+ Q1 2026
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How to read this chart: the two lines move in opposite directions by design. The Texas Ratio (blue) measures trouble, so a rising blue line means more non-performing assets against capital. The Star Rating (green) and Health Grade chips measure strength, so they fall when the Texas Ratio climbs and recover when it drops.

Show the quarterly figures
QuarterTotal assetsTexas RatioStar RatingHealth Grade
March 31, 2026$1.3B0.94%5.0A+
December 31, 2025$1.2B1.12%5.0A+
September 30, 2025$1.1B2.00%5.0A+
June 30, 2025$1.1B2.45%5.0A+
March 31, 2025$988M0.66%5.0A+
December 31, 2024$1.0B2.91%5.0A+
September 30, 2024$995M1.30%5.0A+
June 30, 2024$1.0B1.29%5.0A+
March 31, 2024$1.0B0.99%5.0A+
December 31, 2023$1.0B1.04%5.0A+
September 30, 2023$996M0.70%5.0A+
June 30, 2023$996M0.57%5.0A+
Source: NCUA 5300 call reports, MonitorBankRates analysis. Ratings shown are recomputed for each quarter with the current methodology and exclude member reviews.

Methodology & Data Sources

MonitorBankRates Star Rating
Our rating for American First Credit Union is derived from comprehensive financial data published quarterly by the NCUA. Our proprietary rating system evaluates financial stability (including the Texas Ratio and capitalization) and combines it with member feedback (user reviews) to help you make informed banking decisions.
Texas Ratio
We calculate the Texas Ratio using standard industry methodology. This ratio compares the credit union's non-performing assets to its tangible common equity and loan loss reserves to assess financial health.
Rate Data Aggregation
We gather American First Credit Union rates using proprietary online rate aggregation technology. Our systems scan constantly to provide the most recent rates available to our visitors.
Disclaimer: Interest rates are variable and subject to change without notice. While we strive for accuracy, rates can change rapidly based on market conditions. It is always advisable to check with American First Credit Union's official website for the most current offers and terms.

Credit Union Profile & Overview

Credit Union Name American First Credit Union
Address 4180 N Harbor Blvd Ste A, Fullerton, CA 92835-1015
Phone 800-290-1112
Fax 714-529-0129
President Tom Cook
CEO Jon Shigematsu
Full-Time Employees 120
Part-Time Employees 6
Branch Locations 5
ATM Locations 5
NCUA Insured ✓ Yes — Up to $250,000 per depositor

Financials

MonitorBankRates Star Rating
5.0 / 5.0 ★
Overall Health & Safety Grade
A+ (100/100)
Texas Ratio
0.94%
Return on Assets (ROA)
0.2037%
Return on Equity (ROE)
1.9726%
Non-Performing Loans Ratio (NPL)
0.12%
Total Assets
1,310,342,468
Total Amount of Shares and Deposits
1,155,643,942
Total Shares and Deposits < 1 Year
1,062,136,415
Total Shares and Deposits 1 3 Years
65,033,790
Total Shares and Deposits > 3 Years
28,473,735
Total Uninsured Member Shares and Deposits > $250K (A+A1+B+C+D+E)
27,614,190
Total Uninsured Shares and Deposits > $250K (F+J)
41,316,723
Total Insured Shares and Deposits > $250K (item 17 less item K)
1,114,327,219
Total Interest Expense (Sum of items 6 8)
7,518,027
Share Certificates
3,234
Number of Accounts for Share Drafts
16,661
IRA KEOGH Accounts
1,855
Number of Accounts for Regular Shares
39,787
Non Member Deposits
33
Money Market Shares
10,247
Net Worth Classification if credit union is not new (Based upon Call Report data only See instructions)
Well Capitalized
Net Worth Classification if credit union is a new credit union
Well Capitalized
Total Cash on Deposit (Amounts Deposited in Financial Institutions)
50,753,124
Total Liabilities
1,205,561,749
Source: NCUA — Last Updated 03/31/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions About American First Credit Union

How many branches does American First Credit Union operate?

American First Credit Union currently maintains approximately multiple branch location(s). Physical branches allow members to access in-person services such as notary consultations and safe deposit boxes.

Is a member application needed to join American First Credit Union?

Yes, to access services at American First Credit Union, a member application is required. As a credit union, membership is based on specific eligibility criteria such as where you live, work, or your organizational affiliations.

Is there a first-time homebuyer program?

Currently, American First Credit Union does not list a specific first-time homebuyer program, but they provide a range of mortgage and home equity products to assist members with property financing.

Are credit management and repair services offered?

While formal credit repair services are not currently listed, American First Credit Union provides members with tools to manage their accounts and build a solid financial history.

Does American First Credit Union offer online and mobile banking?

Most modern institutions like American First Credit Union provide digital access. This includes the ability to check balances, transfer funds, deposit checks via mobile app, and view statements online. You can usually find these services at their official website: https://amerfirst.org.

Current American First Credit Union Rates

  • 12-Month CD0.15%
  • 24-Month CD1.20%
  • 60-Month CD1.50%
  • Savings0.05%
  • MMA0.07%
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