Federal credit union · ALTOONA, Pennsylvania · NCUA charter #23753
Altoona Area Employees
Health score 86/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 86
- Health / 100
- $19.7M
- Total assets
- 1,667
- Members
- 10.7%
- Net-worth ratio
Altoona Area Employees - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #23753 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Altoona Area Employees - Five Health Pillars
This credit union's pillar breakdown: five 0-100 sub-scores below, which weight-and-sum to the headline health score above. Same underlying NCUA 5300 figures throughout, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth52
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)57
Weighted composite: 86/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
10.70% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 10.70% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.00% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.83% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.66% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 27.92% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $19.7M | 1,667 |
| 2024Q4 | $18.6M | 1,678 |
| 2023Q4 | $17.9M | 1,701 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 23753
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- ALTOONA
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Altoona Area Employees
Altoona Area Employees is a federal credit union headquartered in ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, serving 1,667 members with $19.7M in total assets and $4.9M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 86/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 10.70% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #23753 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.00% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 27.92% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 0.83% on net income of $163K for the period; a not-for-profit cooperative typically runs a modest positive ROA, returning surplus to members through better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders.
Year-over-year membership changed by -0.66%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Community) governs who can join. Before opening an account or borrowing, see our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data.
Nearby Credit Unions in Pennsylvania
A look at other Pennsylvania credit unions, ranked by how closely their peer group and asset size match this one.
- LOCOMOTIVE & CONTROL EMPLOYEESErie, PA · $10M–$50M77Health
- PPG & ASSOCIATESCreighton, PA · $10M–$50M76Health
- TRI STATE RAILERIE, PA · $10M–$50M79Health
- ALLEG-KISKI POSTALNEW KENSINGTON, PA · $10M–$50M66Health
- SOUTHWEST COMMUNITIESCarnegie, PA · $10M–$50M70Health
Compare Altoona Area Employees vs LOCOMOTIVE & CONTROL EMPLOYEES
Sources & disclaimer
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Source: NCUA Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), federal deposit insurance up to $250,000. Not affiliated with NCUA. For informational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Altoona Area Employees financially healthy?
Altoona Area Employees has a financial health score of 86/100 (Excellent) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 10.70% and delinquency rate of 0.00%.
How does Altoona Area Employees compare to other credit unions?
86/100 is Altoona Area Employees's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 15%.
What is a credit union health score?
A credit union health score is a composite rating (0–100) that combines five financial metrics reported to the NCUA: net worth ratio (capital adequacy), delinquency rate (loan quality), return on assets (profitability), member growth, and loan-to-share ratio (liquidity balance). Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; 60–79 is good; 40–59 is fair; below 40 is weak.
How can I join Altoona Area Employees?
Altoona Area Employees operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact Altoona Area Employees directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Altoona Area Employees?
Federal credit unions like Altoona Area Employees are insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF), administered by the NCUA. Each individual depositor is insured up to $250,000, the same limit as FDIC-insured banks. Altoona Area Employees's net worth ratio of 10.70% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Altoona Area Employees offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Altoona Area Employees are not-for-profit cooperatives, which typically allows them to offer higher savings rates and lower loan rates than banks. Nationally, credit unions average 0.25–0.50% lower auto loan rates and 0.10–0.30% higher savings yields. Contact Altoona Area Employees directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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