State credit union · CHICAGO, Illinois · NCUA charter #60175
Chicago Firemans Assoc
Health score 93/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 93
- Health / 100
- $20.3M
- Total assets
- 2,987
- Members
- 15.5%
- Net-worth ratio
Chicago Firemans Assoc - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #60175 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Chicago Firemans Assoc - Five Health Pillars
Below, five 0-100 sub-scores, one per pillar of the composite. Weight and sum them and the result matches the headline health score above exactly - same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth56
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 93/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 15.49% 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 | 15.49% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.25% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.80% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.30% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 70.95% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $10M–$50M (1163 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $20.3M | 2,987 |
| 2024Q4 | $20.0M | 2,996 |
| 2023Q4 | $20.6M | 2,968 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 60175
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Illinois
- City
- CHICAGO
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Chicago Firemans Assoc
Chicago Firemans Assoc is a state credit union headquartered in CHICAGO, Illinois, serving 2,987 members with $20.3M in total assets and $12.2M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 93/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 15.49% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #60175 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.25% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 70.95% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.80% on net income of $162K 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 -0.30%. 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 Chicago Firemans Assoc financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 93/100 (Excellent) - Chicago Firemans Assoc's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 15.49% net worth ratio and 0.25% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Chicago Firemans Assoc compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Chicago Firemans Assoc lands at 93/100, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M 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 Chicago Firemans Assoc?
Membership eligibility for Chicago Firemans Assoc depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Chicago Firemans Assoc directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Chicago Firemans Assoc?
Federal credit unions like Chicago Firemans Assoc 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. Chicago Firemans Assoc's net worth ratio of 15.49% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Chicago Firemans Assoc offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Chicago Firemans Assoc 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 Chicago Firemans Assoc directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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