State credit union · Charlotte, North Carolina · NCUA charter #63519
Blue Flame
Health score 74/100, grade B (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 74
- Health / 100
- $29.9M
- Total assets
- 2,971
- Members
- 11.3%
- Net-worth ratio
Blue Flame scores 74/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $29.9M; members 2,971; net-worth ratio 11.26%; health rank #3,346 of 4,374; healthier than 23rd of scored peers.
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NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#3,346 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Blue Flame · health 74/100 · $29.9M · 2025Q4
- NW 74/100
- DELQ 11.3%
- ROA 0.21%
- ASSETS -1.84%
- MEM $29.9M
- RANK 2,971
- PHOTO #3,346/4,374
- BOOK Southern Pine
- CHARTER 63519
Call Report peers
Blue Flame in the assets neighbourhood
Blue Flame's $29.9M assets sit next to Southern Pine ($29.9M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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Blue Flame vs every NCUA-scored credit union
Where this credit union's health score sits among every federally insured CU with a scored NCUA 5300 filing
74 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Blue Flame - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #63519, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Peer-gap read for Blue Flame
- Loan-to-Share Ratio leads the peer set - 87.15% here, 59.80% peer average (+27.35 pp).
- Largest lag: Net Worth Ratio at 11.26% vs peer 14.86% (-3.60 pp).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $10M–$50M cohort (1163 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
Blue Flame: in-state Call Report ranks
- North Carolina health ordinal: #40 of 57.
- North Carolina assets place: #43 of 57.
- Membership ranks #42 of 57 among North Carolina CUs with a reported count (2,971 members).
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for NC only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
Quarter path for Blue Flame
Blue Flame: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +2.3% from $29.9M (2025Q4) to $30.6M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted -0.51 pp (11.77% → 11.26%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
11.26% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
How the 74/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 74.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 25.0 pts
- Return on Assets 0.0 pts
- Member Growth 4.3 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 14.7 pts
Blue Flame vs peer ratios
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 11.26% | -3.60 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.21% | -0.94 pp |
| Return on Assets | -1.84% | -2.55 pp |
| Member Growth | -2.59% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 87.15% | +27.35 pp |
Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).
Call Report history - Blue Flame
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $30.6M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $29.9M | 2,971 |
| 2024Q4 | $28.6M | 3,050 |
| 2023Q4 | $29.6M | 2,996 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 63519
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Charlotte
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Location
The NCUA branch filing lists a single physical office for Blue Flame.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Charlotte (Main Office) | Charlotte, NC |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in North Carolina
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Other-state peers near Blue Flame
Two NCUA Call Report peer sets for Blue Flame, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not state containment (the Nearby list above stays in-state).
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($29.9M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (74/100 here).
Using this data
- Blue Flame ranks #3,346 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #40 of 57 in NC -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- CS is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with CS
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how North Carolina credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. North Carolina state overview
National and state figures are benchmarks built from NCUA 5300 Call Report data, not a recommendation for any individual account decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Blue Flame financially healthy?
Blue Flame has a financial health score of 74/100 (Very Good) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #3,346 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #2,854 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #43 of 57 within North Carolina. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 11.26% and delinquency rate of 0.21%.
How does Blue Flame compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Blue Flame at 74/100, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M 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 Blue Flame?
Membership eligibility for Blue Flame depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Blue Flame directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Blue Flame?
Federal credit unions like Blue Flame 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. Blue Flame's net worth ratio of 11.26% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Blue Flame offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Blue Flame 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 Blue Flame directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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