State credit union · Silverdale, Washington · NCUA charter #68254
Connection
Health score 76/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 76
- Health / 100
- $38.2M
- Total assets
- 3,322
- Members
- 13.5%
- Net-worth ratio
Connection - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #68254 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Connection - 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)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)58
- Earnings (ROA)72
- Member growth35
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 76/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 13.49%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 13.49% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.74% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.22% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -2.06% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 73.68% | 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 | $38.2M | 3,322 |
| 2024Q4 | $40.1M | 3,392 |
| 2023Q4 | $39.8M | 3,460 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 68254
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Washington
- City
- Silverdale
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Connection
Charter #68254, peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions: that's Connection, a state credit union in Silverdale, Washington with 3,322 members, $38.2M in total assets, and $24.2M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 76/100 (Very Good), helped by a net worth ratio of 13.49% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
1.74% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 73.68% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.22% on net income of $84K 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 -2.06%. 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.
Nearby Credit Unions in Washington
Other federally-insured credit unions in Washington, closest first by peer group and asset size.
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 Connection financially healthy?
Connection scores 76/100 (Very Good) on financial health, per the NCUA 5300 Call Report for Q4 2025. Anything above 80 is considered excellent, anything below 50 may need closer monitoring - this score reflects a 13.49% net worth ratio and a 1.74% delinquency rate.
How does Connection compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Connection lands at 76/100, 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 Connection?
Membership eligibility for Connection depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Connection directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Connection?
Federal credit unions like Connection 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. Connection's net worth ratio of 13.49% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Connection offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Connection 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 Connection directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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.