State credit union · Aurora, Illinois · NCUA charter #61425
Aurora Firefighters'
Health score 85/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 85
- Health / 100
- $2.8M
- Total assets
- 445
- Members
- 15.0%
- Net-worth ratio
Aurora Firefighters' - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #61425: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Aurora Firefighters' - 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 growth23
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)75
Weighted composite: 85/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
14.96% 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 | 14.96% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.00% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.63% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -3.05% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 53.57% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $2M–$10M (566 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $2.8M | 445 |
| 2024Q4 | $2.6M | 459 |
| 2023Q4 | $2.5M | 467 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 61425
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Aurora
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Aurora Firefighters'
Aurora Firefighters' is a state credit union headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, serving 445 members with $2.8M in total assets and $1.3M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 85/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 14.96% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #61425 operates under peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 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 $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 53.57% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.63% on net income of $45K 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 -3.05%. The quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report is the source for everything above, current through 2025Q4. Field of membership (currently: Other) decides eligibility to join. NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and usage guidance for this data live on our disclaimer page.
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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 Aurora Firefighters' financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 85/100 (Excellent) - Aurora Firefighters''s financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 14.96% net worth ratio and 0.00% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Aurora Firefighters' compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Aurora Firefighters''s 85/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions: net worth ratio (30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), loan-to-share ratio (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 Aurora Firefighters'?
Membership eligibility for Aurora Firefighters' depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Aurora Firefighters' directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Aurora Firefighters'?
Federal credit unions like Aurora Firefighters' 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. Aurora Firefighters''s net worth ratio of 14.96% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Aurora Firefighters' offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Aurora Firefighters' 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 Aurora Firefighters' directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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