Federal credit union · DOWAGIAC, Michigan · NCUA charter #21070
Dowagiac Area
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $25.2M
- Total assets
- 1,830
- Members
- 10.7%
- Net-worth ratio
Dowagiac Area - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #21070. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Dowagiac Area - 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)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth58
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)80
Weighted composite: 91/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
10.69% 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 | 10.69% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.50% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.48% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.16% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 56.40% | 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 | $25.2M | 1,830 |
| 2024Q4 | $23.8M | 1,833 |
| 2023Q4 | $23.6M | 1,797 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 21070
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Michigan
- City
- DOWAGIAC
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Dowagiac Area
1,830 members and $25.2M in total assets sit behind Dowagiac Area, a federal credit union in DOWAGIAC, Michigan, which posts a health score of 91/100 (Excellent) on the five-factor composite, with $12.7M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 and a net worth ratio of 10.69% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. The credit union operates under charter #21070 in peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 0.50% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Meanwhile a 56.40% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.48% on net income of $373K 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 -0.16%. 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: Community). 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 Dowagiac Area financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 91/100 (Excellent) - Dowagiac Area's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 10.69% net worth ratio and 0.50% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Dowagiac Area compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Dowagiac Area's 91/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions: net worth ratio (30%), delinquency rate (25%), return on assets (15%), member growth (15%), 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 Dowagiac Area?
Dowagiac Area 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 Dowagiac Area directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Dowagiac Area?
Federal credit unions like Dowagiac Area 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. Dowagiac Area's net worth ratio of 10.69% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Dowagiac Area offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Dowagiac Area 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 Dowagiac Area directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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