State credit union · LAWRENCE, Massachusetts · NCUA charter #68693
Brightbridge
Health score 72/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 72
- Health / 100
- $2.21B
- Total assets
- 113,517
- Members
- 4.9%
- Net-worth ratio
Brightbridge - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #68693's composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, as reported in the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. See our deposit-insurance coverage note for how NCUSIF protection works.
Brightbridge - 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)40
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)83
- Member growth50
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 72/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This institution's 4.85% net worth ratio sits below the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized threshold.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 4.85% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.50% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.33% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.87% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 84.24% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $2.21B | 113,517 |
| 2024Q4 | $2.21B | 114,515 |
| 2023Q4 | $2.26B | 114,879 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 68693
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- LAWRENCE
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Brightbridge
113,517 members and $2.21B in total assets sit behind Brightbridge, a state credit union in LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, which posts a health score of 72/100 (Very Good) on the five-factor composite, with $1.63B in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 and a net worth ratio of 4.85% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. The credit union operates under charter #68693 in peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
0.50% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 84.24% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 0.33% on net income of $7.2M 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 -0.87%. 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 Brightbridge financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Brightbridge carries a financial health score of 72/100 (Very Good). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 4.85% net worth ratio and a 0.50% delinquency rate.
How does Brightbridge compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Brightbridge lands at 72/100, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M 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 Brightbridge?
Membership eligibility for Brightbridge depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Brightbridge directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Brightbridge?
Federal credit unions like Brightbridge 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. Brightbridge's net worth ratio of 4.85% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Brightbridge offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Brightbridge 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 Brightbridge directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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