State credit union · Chicago, Illinois · NCUA charter #66089
Berean
Health score 87/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 87
- Health / 100
- $191K
- Total assets
- 263
- Members
- 19.2%
- Net-worth ratio
Berean - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #66089. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Berean - Five Health Pillars
Below, five 0-100 sub-scores, one per pillar of the composite. Weight and sum them and the result matches the headline health score above exactly - same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth72
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)44
Weighted composite: 87/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 19.24% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 19.24% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.00% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 3.31% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.54% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 6.14% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Under $2M (243 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $191K | 263 |
| 2024Q4 | $194K | 259 |
| 2023Q4 | $214K | 255 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 66089
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Under $2M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Berean
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Berean is a state credit union with 263 members, $191K in total assets, and $9K in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 87/100 (Excellent), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 19.24% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #66089 and reports within peer group Under $2M, a cohort of 243 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 0.00% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for Under $2M credit unions sits at 4.477%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Meanwhile a 6.14% 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 3.31% on net income of $6K 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 1.54%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Other) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
Nearby Credit Unions in Illinois
Other federally-insured credit unions in Illinois, closest first by peer group and asset size.
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 Berean financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Berean carries a financial health score of 87/100 (Excellent). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 19.24% net worth ratio and a 0.00% delinquency rate.
How does Berean compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Berean lands at 87/100, compared to a peer group average for Under $2M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 30%), 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 Berean?
Membership eligibility for Berean depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Berean directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Berean?
Federal credit unions like Berean 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. Berean's net worth ratio of 19.24% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Berean offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Berean 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 Berean directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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