State credit union · MATTOON, Illinois · NCUA charter #62500
Area Educational
Health score 65/100 (Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 65
- Health / 100
- $31.9M
- Total assets
- 2,341
- Members
- 2.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Area Educational - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #62500, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Area Educational - 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)24
- Asset quality (delinquency)98
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth52
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)72
Weighted composite: 65/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This institution's 2.82% net worth ratio sits below the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized threshold.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 2.82% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.54% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.68% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.64% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 51.26% | 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 | $31.9M | 2,341 |
| 2024Q4 | $30.1M | 2,356 |
| 2023Q4 | $29.9M | 2,360 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 62500
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- MATTOON
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Area Educational
Headquartered in MATTOON, Illinois, Area Educational is a state credit union with 2,341 members, $31.9M in total assets, and $12.9M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 65/100 (Good), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 2.82% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #62500 and reports within peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.54% 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 51.26% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 0.68% on net income of $216K 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 -0.64%. All of the above reflects the 2025Q4 quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Who can join depends on the field of membership (currently: Other); our disclaimer covers NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data responsibly.
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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 Area Educational financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 65/100 (Good) - Area Educational's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 2.82% net worth ratio and 0.54% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Area Educational compare to other credit unions?
65/100 is Area Educational'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 Area Educational?
Membership eligibility for Area Educational depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Area Educational directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Area Educational?
Federal credit unions like Area Educational 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. Area Educational's net worth ratio of 2.82% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Area Educational offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Area Educational 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 Area Educational directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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