Federal credit union · COLUMBUS, Ohio · NCUA charter #294
Cme
Health score 82/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 82
- Health / 100
- $476.2M
- Total assets
- 38,836
- Members
- 7.7%
- Net-worth ratio
Cme - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #294 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Cme - Five Health Pillars
Each bar is the credit union's 0-100 sub-score on one pillar of the composite. The weighted sum of these five sub-scores is the headline health score above, same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)81
- Asset quality (delinquency)88
- Earnings (ROA)72
- Member growth65
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 82/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
7.74% 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 | 7.74% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.80% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.22% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 0.65% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 83.92% | 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 | $476.2M | 38,836 |
| 2024Q4 | $465.9M | 38,585 |
| 2023Q4 | $447.7M | 38,967 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 294
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Ohio
- City
- COLUMBUS
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Cme
Cme is a federal credit union headquartered in COLUMBUS, Ohio, serving 38,836 members with $476.2M in total assets and $365.8M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 82/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 7.74% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #294 operates under peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 83.92% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 0.80% 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 0.22% on net income of $1.0M 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 0.65%. The quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report is the source for everything above, current through 2025Q4. Field of membership (currently: Community) 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 Cme financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Cme carries a financial health score of 82/100 (Excellent). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 7.74% net worth ratio and a 0.80% delinquency rate.
How does Cme compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Cme at 82/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), 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 Cme?
Cme 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 Cme directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Cme?
Federal credit unions like Cme 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. Cme's net worth ratio of 7.74% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Cme offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Cme 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 Cme directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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