State credit union · Birmingham, Alabama · NCUA charter #64528
Birmingham City
Health score 84/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 84
- Health / 100
- $9.9M
- Total assets
- 2,648
- Members
- 18.9%
- Net-worth ratio
Birmingham City - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #64528 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Birmingham City - 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)60
- Earnings (ROA)65
- Member growth94
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 84/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
18.92% 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 | 18.92% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.67% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.15% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 4.29% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 87.24% | 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 | $9.9M | 2,648 |
| 2024Q4 | $9.1M | 2,539 |
| 2023Q4 | $9.7M | 2,460 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 64528
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Birmingham
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Birmingham City
Birmingham City is a state credit union headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, serving 2,648 members with $9.9M in total assets and $6.9M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 84/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 18.92% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #64528 operates under peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 similarly-sized institutions.
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 87.24% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 1.67% of the book 60+ days past due - the peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Return on assets stands at 0.15% on net income of $15K 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 4.29%. 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 Alabama
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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 Birmingham City financially healthy?
A 18.92% net worth ratio and a 1.67% delinquency rate feed into Birmingham City's financial health score of 84/100 (Excellent), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Birmingham City compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Birmingham City at 84/100, 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 Birmingham City?
Membership eligibility for Birmingham City depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Birmingham City directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Birmingham City?
Federal credit unions like Birmingham City 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. Birmingham City's net worth ratio of 18.92% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Birmingham City offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Birmingham City 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 Birmingham City directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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