State credit union · Cedar Falls, Iowa · NCUA charter #65565
Cedar Falls Community
Health score 90/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 90
- Health / 100
- $233.9M
- Total assets
- 8,817
- Members
- 13.1%
- Net-worth ratio
Cedar Falls Community - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #65565, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Cedar Falls Community - 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)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)87
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth74
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)79
Weighted composite: 90/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 13.07% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 13.07% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.82% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.42% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.71% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 96.89% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $100M–$500M (1069 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $233.9M | 8,817 |
| 2024Q4 | $211.8M | 8,669 |
| 2023Q4 | $192.1M | 8,775 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 65565
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Cedar Falls
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Cedar Falls Community
The five-factor composite scores Cedar Falls Community at 90/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 13.07% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This state credit union, headquartered in Cedar Falls, Iowa, reports 8,817 members, $233.9M in total assets, and $188.1M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #65565 (peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions).
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 96.89% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 0.82% of the book 60+ days past due - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Return on assets stands at 1.42% on net income of $3.3M 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 1.71%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Other). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 Cedar Falls Community financially healthy?
A 13.07% net worth ratio and a 0.82% delinquency rate feed into Cedar Falls Community's financial health score of 90/100 (Excellent), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Cedar Falls Community compare to other credit unions?
90/100 is Cedar Falls Community's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M 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 Cedar Falls Community?
Membership eligibility for Cedar Falls Community depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Cedar Falls Community directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Cedar Falls Community?
Federal credit unions like Cedar Falls Community 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. Cedar Falls Community's net worth ratio of 13.07% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Cedar Falls Community offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Cedar Falls Community 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 Cedar Falls Community directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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