Federal credit union · Alexandria, Louisiana · NCUA charter #15602
Cenla
Health score 84/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 84
- Health / 100
- $127.4M
- Total assets
- 9,397
- Members
- 21.7%
- Net-worth ratio
Cenla - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #15602'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.
Cenla - Five Health Pillars
Every bar shows this credit union's 0-100 sub-score for one pillar of the composite; weight and add the five and you land on the headline health score above, drawn from the same NCUA 5300 figures with no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth28
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)65
Weighted composite: 84/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
21.67% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 21.67% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.30% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.50% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -2.66% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 41.94% | 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 | $127.4M | 9,397 |
| 2024Q4 | $119.9M | 9,654 |
| 2023Q4 | $120.5M | 9,870 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 15602
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Alexandria
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Cenla
Cenla is a federal credit union headquartered in Alexandria, Louisiana, serving 9,397 members with $127.4M in total assets and $41.9M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 84/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 21.67% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #15602 operates under peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.30% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 41.94% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.50% on net income of $1.9M 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 -2.66%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Community) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
Nearby Credit Unions in Louisiana
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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 Cenla financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Cenla carries a financial health score of 84/100 (Excellent). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 21.67% net worth ratio and a 0.30% delinquency rate.
How does Cenla compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Cenla lands at 84/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$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 Cenla?
Cenla 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 Cenla directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Cenla?
Federal credit unions like Cenla 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. Cenla's net worth ratio of 21.67% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Cenla offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Cenla 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 Cenla directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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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.