Federal credit union · Niagara Falls, New York · NCUA charter #24873
Encompass Niagara
Health score 56/100 (Fair) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 56
- Health / 100
- $23.4M
- Total assets
- 2,824
- Members
- 6.3%
- Net-worth ratio
Encompass Niagara - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #24873's composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, as reported in the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. See our deposit-insurance coverage note for how NCUSIF protection works.
Encompass Niagara - 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)57
- Asset quality (delinquency)37
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 56/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 6.26%, this institution is below the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 6.26% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 2.54% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.02% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -9.31% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 69.79% | 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 | $23.4M | 2,824 |
| 2024Q4 | $24.8M | 3,114 |
| 2023Q4 | $14.7M | 1,272 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 24873
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- New York
- City
- Niagara Falls
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Encompass Niagara
Charter #24873, peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions: that's Encompass Niagara, a federal credit union in Niagara Falls, New York with 2,824 members, $23.4M in total assets, and $14.3M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 56/100 (Fair), helped by a net worth ratio of 6.26% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 69.79% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 2.54% of the book 60+ days past due - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Return on assets stands at 1.02% on net income of $237K 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 -9.31%. 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.
Nearby Credit Unions in New York
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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 Encompass Niagara financially healthy?
Encompass Niagara has a financial health score of 56/100 (Fair) 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 6.26% and delinquency rate of 2.54%.
How does Encompass Niagara compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Encompass Niagara's 56/100 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 Encompass Niagara?
Encompass Niagara 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 Encompass Niagara directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Encompass Niagara?
Federal credit unions like Encompass Niagara 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. Encompass Niagara's net worth ratio of 6.26% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Encompass Niagara offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Encompass Niagara 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 Encompass Niagara directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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