State credit union · Estherville, Iowa · NCUA charter #63299
Employees
Health score 75/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 75
- Health / 100
- $195.2M
- Total assets
- 9,122
- Members
- 17.4%
- Net-worth ratio
Employees - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #63299. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Employees - Five Health Pillars
This credit union's pillar breakdown: five 0-100 sub-scores below, which weight-and-sum to the headline health score above. Same underlying NCUA 5300 figures throughout, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)28
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth73
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)80
Weighted composite: 75/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 17.37%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 17.37% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 2.88% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.18% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.66% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 56.45% | 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 | $195.2M | 9,122 |
| 2024Q4 | $174.1M | 8,973 |
| 2023Q4 | $158.6M | 8,808 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 63299
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Iowa
- City
- Estherville
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Employees
Headquartered in Estherville, Iowa, Employees is a state credit union with 9,122 members, $195.2M in total assets, and $88.9M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 75/100 (Very Good), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 17.37% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #63299 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 56.45% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 2.88% 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 looser than peers. Return on assets stands at 1.18% on net income of $2.3M 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 1.66%. 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: Other). 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 Employees financially healthy?
Employees has a financial health score of 75/100 (Very Good) based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. Scores above 80 indicate excellent financial health; scores below 50 may warrant closer monitoring. Key factors include net worth ratio of 17.37% and delinquency rate of 2.88%.
How does Employees compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Employees lands at 75/100, 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 Employees?
Membership eligibility for Employees depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Employees directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Employees?
Federal credit unions like Employees 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. Employees's net worth ratio of 17.37% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Employees offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Employees 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 Employees directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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