Federal credit union · Augusta, Maine · NCUA charter #9919
Capital Area
Health score 91/100, grade A (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $70.2M
- Total assets
- 3,971
- Members
- 17.3%
- Net-worth ratio
Capital Area scores 91/100 on PlainCU's health composite from NCUA 5300 Call Report data (2025Q4). Assets $70.2M; members 3,971; net-worth ratio 17.25%; health rank #891 of 4,374; healthier than 77th of scored peers.
Federal Call Report extract
NCUA 5300 Call Report Masthead
#891 of 4,374 health · 2025Q4Capital Area · health 91/100 · $70.2M · 2025Q4
- DELQ 91/100
- ROA 17.3%
- ASSETS 0.01%
- MEM 1.73%
- RANK $70.2M
- PHOTO 3,971
- BOOK #891/4,374
- CHARTER 167th Tfr
- NCUSIF 9919
Call Report peers
Capital Area in the assets neighbourhood
Capital Area's $70.2M assets sit next to 167th Tfr ($70.1M) on the assets neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the masthead VALUES are this credit union's Call Report.
Subscribe to this credit union's financial changes (RSS) — one item per NCUA 5300 call report, no account required.
Capital Area 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
91 Top 23% higher than 77% of 4,374 credit unions
every scored credit union, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more credit unions. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NCUA 5300 Call Report aggregates · 2025Q4
Capital Area - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #9919: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Capital Area vs $50M–$100M peers
- Largest favorable gap: Loan-to-Share Ratio at 90.90% vs peer 62.60% (+28.30 pp).
Peer averages are NCUA 5300 means for the $50M–$100M cohort (584 CUs), 2025Q4 vintage - registry deltas only, not a join recommendation.
Where Capital Area sits in Maine
- Health composite ranks #15 of 48 among scored Maine credit unions.
- Assets rank #44 of 48 inside Maine ($70.2M reported).
- Maine membership ordinal: #44 of 48.
In-state ordinals use the live credit_unions table for ME only - ROW_NUMBER sorts match /rankings healthiest and largest, scoped to the state.
Capital Area: 2025Q4 → 2026Q1
Capital Area: total assets by quarter
4 Call Report filings on this page's own vintage chain
- Assets moved +2.1% from $70.2M (2025Q4) to $71.7M (2026Q1).
- Net-worth ratio shifted -0.04 pp (17.29% → 17.25%).
Trajectory uses quarterly_financials rows already on this page - same NCUA 5300 vintage chain, not a forecast.
17.25% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
How the 91/100 score is built
Each segment is a pillar's weighted contribution to the composite; widths sum to 91.
- Net Worth Ratio 30.0 pts
- Delinquency Rate 25.0 pts
- Return on Assets 15.0 pts
- Member Growth 6.2 pts
- Loan-to-Share Ratio 14.8 pts
Capital Area vs peer ratios
| Metric | Value | vs peer |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 17.25% | +3.63 pp |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.01% | -0.96 pp |
| Return on Assets | 1.73% | +1.08 pp |
| Member Growth | -1.54% | - |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 90.90% | +28.30 pp |
Health score = weighted composite of the five NCUA ratios above. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Call Report history - Capital Area
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Q1 | $71.7M | - |
| 2025Q4 | $70.2M | 3,971 |
| 2024Q4 | $66.5M | 4,033 |
| 2023Q4 | $63.2M | 3,980 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 9919
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Maine
- City
- Augusta
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
Branch Locations (3)
Per its most recent NCUA branch filing, Capital Area runs 3 offices in 2 different cities.
| Office | City |
|---|---|
| Main Office (Main Office) | Augusta, ME |
| Synergent Corp | Westbrook, ME |
| Synergent Corp | Westbrook, ME |
Source: NCUA Credit Union Branch Information, 2025Q4 filing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Maine
Other federally-insured credit unions in Maine, closest first by peer group and asset size.
Capital Area nationwide neighbourhoods
Capital Area's nationwide photo peers by assets and by health score, excluding Maine charters.
Similar total assets
Nearest other-state credit unions with ≥$10M assets ($70.2M here).
Similar health score
Nearest other-state credit unions by five-factor health composite (91/100 here).
Using this data
- Capital Area ranks #891 of 4,374 nationally on financial health and #15 of 48 in ME -- the national figure is a benchmark, not a prediction for how any specific account performs. National health rankings
- Great Falls Regional is a nearby credit union with a similar profile -- compare the two side by side before deciding where to bank. Compare with Great Falls Regional
- Rates and health both vary by institution, not just by state -- see how Maine credit unions compare overall before assuming this one is typical. Maine 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 Capital Area financially healthy?
Capital Area has a financial health score of 91/100 (Excellent) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. On the national health ranking (same basis as /rankings/healthiest), it sits at #891 of 4,374; by total assets it ranks #2,136 of 4,374 nationally (same basis as /rankings/largest); and #44 of 48 within Maine. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 17.25% and delinquency rate of 0.01%.
How does Capital Area compare to other credit unions?
91/100 is Capital Area's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M 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 Capital Area?
Capital Area operates under a community charter, meaning membership is generally open to anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school within its defined geographic service area, no employer or association tie required. Contact Capital Area directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Capital Area?
Federal credit unions like Capital Area 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. Capital Area's net worth ratio of 17.25% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Capital Area offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Capital Area 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 Capital Area directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
Every figure on PlainCU is rendered directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no number is typed in by an editor. Credit union figures are computed directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.