Federal credit union · CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee · NCUA charter #12826
Basf Chattanooga
Health score 55/100 (Fair) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 55
- Health / 100
- $3.4M
- Total assets
- 411
- Members
- 19.5%
- Net-worth ratio
Basf Chattanooga - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #12826, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Basf Chattanooga - Five Health Pillars
Every bar shows this credit union's 0-100 sub-score for one pillar of the composite; weight and add the five and you land on the headline health score above, drawn from the same NCUA 5300 figures with no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)0
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)70
Weighted composite: 55/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
19.52% 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 | 19.52% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 12.75% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.64% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -15.43% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 49.25% | 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 | $3.4M | 411 |
| 2024Q4 | $3.3M | 486 |
| 2023Q4 | $3.1M | 463 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 12826
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- CHATTANOOGA
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Basf Chattanooga
Charter #12826, peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 similarly-sized institutions: that's Basf Chattanooga, a federal credit union in CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee with 411 members, $3.4M in total assets, and $1.4M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 55/100 (Fair), helped by a net worth ratio of 19.52% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
On loan book quality: 12.75% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Meanwhile a 49.25% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.64% on net income of $56K 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 -15.43%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Community). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 Basf Chattanooga financially healthy?
Basf Chattanooga scores 55/100 (Fair) on financial health, per the NCUA 5300 Call Report for Q4 2025. Anything above 80 is considered excellent, anything below 50 may need closer monitoring - this score reflects a 19.52% net worth ratio and a 12.75% delinquency rate.
How does Basf Chattanooga compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Basf Chattanooga at 55/100, compared to a peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), and 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 Basf Chattanooga?
Basf Chattanooga 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 Basf Chattanooga directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Basf Chattanooga?
Federal credit unions like Basf Chattanooga 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. Basf Chattanooga's net worth ratio of 19.52% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Basf Chattanooga offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Basf Chattanooga 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 Basf Chattanooga directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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