State credit union · Lockport, Illinois · NCUA charter #68508
Canals & Trails
Health score 76/100, grade B (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 76
- Health / 100
- $33.3M
- Total assets
- 3,131
- Members
- 10.6%
- Net-worth ratio
Canals & Trails scores 76/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $33.3M; members 3,131; net-worth ratio 10.59%; health rank #3,190 of 4,374; healthier than 26th of scored peers.
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NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#3,190 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Canals & Trails · health 76/100 · $33.3M · 2025Q4
- ROA 76/100
- ASSETS 10.6%
- MEM 0.76%
- RANK 0.34%
- PHOTO $33.3M
- BOOK 3,131
- CHARTER #3,190/4,374
- NCUSIF Greater Wayne Community
- CAMELS 68508
Call Report peers
Canals & Trails in the assets neighbourhood
Canals & Trails's $33.3M assets sit next to Greater Wayne Community ($33.3M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
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Canals & Trails 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
76 26th percentile higher than 26% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
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Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Canals & Trails - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #68508 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Canals & Trails: Call Report deltas vs peers
- Delinquency Rate leads the peer set - 0.76% here, 1.15% peer average (-0.39 pp).
- Loan-to-Share Ratio trails the peer set - 26.84% here, 59.80% peer average (-32.96 pp).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $10M–$50M cohort (1163 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
Canals & Trails: in-state Call Report ranks
- Illinois health ordinal: #143 of 192.
- By total assets, Canals & Trails is #85 of 192 in Illinois.
- Illinois membership ordinal: #85 of 192.
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for IL only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
Canals & Trails: 2025Q4 → 2026Q1
Canals & Trails: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +3.8% from $33.3M (2025Q4) to $34.6M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted -0.12 pp (10.71% → 10.59%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
10.59% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
How the 76/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 76.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 22.4 pts
- Return on Assets 12.6 pts
- Member Growth 2.8 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 8.2 pts
Canals & Trails health metrics
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 10.59% | -4.27 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.76% | -0.39 pp |
| Return on Assets | 0.34% | -0.37 pp |
| Member Growth | -3.42% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 26.84% | -32.96 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).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $34.6M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $33.3M | 3,131 |
| 2024Q4 | $33.3M | 3,242 |
| 2023Q4 | $33.4M | 3,300 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 68508
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Lockport
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (2)
Per its most recent NCUA branch filing, Canals & Trails runs 2 offices in 2 different cities.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Canals & Trails Credit Union Main Office (Main Office) | Lockport, IL |
| Romeoville Branch | Romeoville, IL |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Illinois
Other federally-insured credit unions in Illinois, closest first by peer group and asset size.
Other-state peers near Canals & Trails
Canals & Trails's nationwide photo peers by assets and by health score, excluding Illinois charters.
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($33.3M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (76/100 here).
Using this data
- Canals & Trails ranks #3,190 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #143 of 192 in IL -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- Area Educational is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with Area Educational
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Illinois credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Illinois 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 Canals & Trails financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Canals & Trails carries a financial health score of 76/100 (Very Good). On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #3,190 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #2,768 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #85 of 192 within Illinois. On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 10.59% net worth ratio and a 0.76% delinquency rate.
How does Canals & Trails compare to other credit unions?
76/100 is Canals & Trails's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 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 Canals & Trails?
Membership eligibility for Canals & Trails depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Canals & Trails directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Canals & Trails?
Federal credit unions like Canals & Trails 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. Canals & Trails's net worth ratio of 10.59% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Canals & Trails offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Canals & Trails 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 Canals & Trails directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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