At a glance
From its website, read 2 Nov 2026COMMUNITY FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION is a credit union based in Lakeview, Michigan. Its website describes auto loans, home mortgages and personal loans. You can start an application online.
Each point is backed by a quote further down this page. Terms change: confirm with the lender.
How to reach them and apply
| Main | (989) 352-6031 source |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Page with the application link |
| Website | www.cffcu.biz |
| Office (official list) | 9637 N. Greenville Rd, Lakeview, MI 48850 |
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Who qualifies, in their words
- Collateral flexible or not always required
No collateral requirements
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Only rules the lender's own pages state. Other requirements may apply.
Official record
CDFI Fund list, 21 Oct 2026| Institution type | Credit union |
|---|---|
| Native CDFI | No |
| Date certified (as listed) | 16 Jun 2021 |
| RSSD ID | 530598 |
| Address | 9637 N. Greenville Rd, Lakeview, MI 48850 Directions (Google Maps) |
| Website | www.cffcu.biz |
Head officeBranch or officeApproximate (ZIP code area)
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Loans and eligibility
Verified from lender site on 2 Nov 2026Read from 7 pages of the lender's website on 2 Nov 2026. Quotes are verbatim. Extracted with AI help from the pages listed below and checked automatically against them. Not reviewed by a person. Confidence: medium. Loan pages state no loan amounts, service area or borrower eligibility rules. Terms change — confirm with the lender before applying.
| Product | Amount stated | Text on the lender's site (verbatim, incl. menu labels) | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto / vehicle loans | — | Available for new and used vehicles | source |
| Home mortgages | — | Community First offers fixed-rate, Fannie Mae mortgages. | source |
| Personal / consumer loans | — | Personal loans are perfect for financing home and car repairs, weddings, vacations, bill consolidations, and more. | source |
Loan sizes
No amounts stated on the pages we read.
Service area
Not stated on the pages we read.
Borrower focus
- Not stated on the pages we read.
Languages
- No non-English service found on the pages we read.
Online application
Yes — the site links to an application. Join the Credit Union or Apply for a Loan
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Questions to ask when you contact them
Based on what their website said when we read it on 2 Nov 2026, and what it left out. Something missing here does not mean they don't offer it: ask.
- Do you lend where I live, or where my business is?
Their website does not say which area they serve. - How do I become a member, and is there a fee or a minimum deposit?
Credit unions lend only to their members. - What are the smallest and the largest loans you make?
No loan amounts are stated on their website. - What is the APR, including fees, on your auto loans and home mortgages?
Their website does not state an APR. The APR includes fees, so it is the number to compare. - Is there a minimum credit score, and do you consider borrowers with little or no credit history?
Their website does not say what credit history they accept. - How long can I take to repay?
No repayment terms are stated on their website. - What documents will you need from me, and how long does a decision usually take?
Write down the answers, who you spoke to and the date, and ask for the terms in writing before you sign.
CDFI Fund awards
CDFI Fund database, 3 Nov 2026$625,000 in 1 award from the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund, 2024 (CDFI Program, Financial Assistance).
| Round year | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | CDFI Program, Financial Assistance | $625,000 |
These are awards and investments made to the institution itself to build its capital and capacity. They are not loans to borrowers, and an award does not mean the lender has money available for a particular loan today.
Source: CDFI Fund Searchable Awards Database, all 12,628 award records (1996–2025), read 3 Nov 2026. Years are the award round as the database lists it. Matched to the official CDFI list by exact name and state; see the method on the About page.
Branches and size
NCUA, 30 Jun 2026On file with the NCUA as COMMUNITY FIRST (charter 24199). Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report quarterly data (public data) as of 30 Jun 2026, downloaded 3 Nov 2026: total assets, members and branch addresses.
| Total assets | $148.8 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Members | 13,927 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
| Offices | 5 (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Offices by state and county (5)
Michigan (5 offices)
- Mecosta County (2): 101 4th St, Morley 49336; 155 N Sheridan Ave, Remus 49340
- Montcalm County (3): 9637 N Greenville Rd, Lakeview 48850 (main office); 620 W Shaw St, Howard City 49329; 110 S A St, Trufant 49347
An office shows where the lender has a branch, not where it lends or whom it lends to. Credit unions serve members only; check who can join. For the ZIP-code search, credit-union offices are placed at the centre of their ZIP code (approximate).
What the regulator filing shows
NCUA 5300, 30 Jun 2026Figures from the 5300 Call Report filed by COMMUNITY FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (NCUA charter 24199, filed as “COMMUNITY FIRST”). Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report quarterly data (public data), cycle 30 Jun 2026; year-earlier figures from the 30 Jun 2025 cycle; downloaded 3 Nov 2026.
| Total loans and leases | $125.4 million, 6,957 loans (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
|---|---|
| Change over the year | Up 4.6% from $119.9 million on 30 Jun 2025 |
| Members | 13,927 (as of 30 Jun 2026); 13,441 (as of 30 Jun 2025) |
| Loans per member | $9,007 (total loans divided by members, 30 Jun 2026) |
| Total assets | $148.8 million (as of 30 Jun 2026) |
Loan mix (balances on 30 Jun 2026)
| Loan category | Balance | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New vehicle loans | $3.2 million | 2.6% |
| Used vehicle loans | $16.5 million | 13.2% |
| First-lien home mortgages (1-4 family) | $64.8 million | 51.7% |
| Other real estate loans (junior liens, other) | $10.4 million | 8.3% |
| Commercial (business) loans | $6.2 million | 4.9% |
| Credit cards | $1.3 million | 1.1% |
| Other unsecured loans | $6.5 million | 5.2% |
| Leases and other secured loans | $16.4 million | 13.1% |
Balances are loans outstanding on the report date, not loans made during the year. A category with no balance does not mean the credit union never makes that kind of loan. Credit unions lend to members only; check who can join.
Home loans reported under HMDA (2025)
FFIEC HMDA data, 2025COMMUNITY FIRST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION reported 13 originated home loans for 2025 under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, totaling about $2.2M (median loan about $155,000).
By loan purpose
| Purpose | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Refinance (incl. cash-out) | 4 | 31% |
| Other purpose | 6 | 46% |
By loan type
| Loan type | Loans | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 13 | 100% |
Included above: 4 loans on manufactured homes.
Where the loans were made
Counties with the most 2025 originations, out of 4 counties with at least one; 100% of its 2025 loans were for properties in Michigan:
- Montcalm County, MI (8)
- Mecosta County, MI (3)
Filed under LEI 5493006CRT5VJ5L0N291 as “Community First Federal Credit”; matched by its RSSD ID on the CDFI Fund list, which the HMDA reporter panel links to this LEI.
Source: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 2025, snapshot frozen 2 Jun 2026, loan-level records read through the CFPB HMDA Data Browser API on 3 Nov 2026. Originated loans only; applications that were denied, withdrawn or not accepted are not counted. HMDA publishes each loan amount as the middle of a $10,000 band, so totals and medians are approximate. Counts under 3 are not shown. How we match lenders.
How it compares
Computed from public data| Measure | This lender | Compared with |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets (Call Report, 30 Jun 2026) | $148.8 million | Larger than 25% of the 16 other certified credit unions in Michigan (median $390 million). |
| Loans as a share of assets | 84% | Median of the same 16 credit unions: 70%. A higher share means more of its balance sheet is lent out. |
| Loans held, 30 Jun 2025 → 30 Jun 2026 | $119.9 million → $125.4 million (+5%) | Median change of 16 other certified credit unions in Michigan: +2%. Rank by loans held among these 17: 13 → 13. |
| Home loans originated in 2025 (HMDA) | 13 | More than 2% of the 263 other certified CDFIs that reported 3 or more (120 at the median). Volume only; nothing here is an approval rate. |
How these comparisons were worked out
| Measure | Peer group (this lender left out) | Peers | Where this lender sits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call Report total assets | other certified credit unions in Michigan | 16 | larger than 25% |
| Loans held then vs now | certified credit unions in Michigan reporting both dates | 16 | rank 13 → 13 of 17 |
| HMDA home loans | certified CDFIs with 3+ originations in 2025, nationwide | 263 | more than 2% |
“Larger than X%” = the share of the peer group with a smaller value. Ranks count from the largest. Peer groups use the lender's home state when it has at least 5 peers, otherwise the whole country. Full definitions: methodology.
For comparison, not an offer and not a rating. Past records show what this lender did, not what you would be offered. Peer groups and sources: methodology. Assets and loans: FFIEC and NCUA Call Reports (see the loan-mix section). Home loans: FFIEC/CFPB HMDA data.
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