Federal credit union · Arcadia, California · NCUA charter #12425
Foothill
Health score 98/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 98
- Health / 100
- $766.4M
- Total assets
- 34,247
- Members
- 12.2%
- Net-worth ratio
Foothill - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #12425: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Foothill - Five Health Pillars
The five bars below are this credit union's pillar-level 0-100 sub-scores. Sum the weighted pillars and you get the headline health score above - same NCUA 5300 data, no normalisation tricks applied.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth89
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 98/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 12.22%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 12.22% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.26% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.59% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 3.61% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 80.77% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $766.4M | 34,247 |
| 2024Q4 | $764.5M | 33,053 |
| 2023Q4 | $843.0M | 33,168 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 12425
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- California
- City
- Arcadia
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Foothill
Charter #12425, peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions: that's Foothill, a federal credit union in Arcadia, California with 34,247 members, $766.4M in total assets, and $534.2M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 98/100 (Excellent), helped by a net worth ratio of 12.22% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Two more numbers round out the picture: a 0.26% delinquency rate (loans 60+ days past due against the total book) - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter than peers - and a 80.77% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 0.59% on net income of $4.5M 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 3.61%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Community) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
Nearby Credit Unions in California
Other federally-insured credit unions in California, 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 Foothill financially healthy?
Foothill has a financial health score of 98/100 (Excellent) 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 12.22% and delinquency rate of 0.26%.
How does Foothill compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Foothill at 98/100, compared to a peer group average for Over $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 Foothill?
Foothill 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 Foothill directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Foothill?
Federal credit unions like Foothill 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. Foothill's net worth ratio of 12.22% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Foothill offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Foothill 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 Foothill directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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