Federal credit union · LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana · NCUA charter #20529
G. C. A.
Health score 73/100 (Very Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 73
- Health / 100
- $4.2M
- Total assets
- 782
- Members
- 29.3%
- Net-worth ratio
G. C. A. - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #20529 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
G. C. A. - Five Health Pillars
Every bar shows this credit union's 0-100 sub-score for one pillar of the composite; weight and add the five and you land on the headline health score above, drawn from the same NCUA 5300 figures with no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)68
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth11
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)60
Weighted composite: 73/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 29.27% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 29.27% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.39% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.28% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -4.05% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 33.41% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $2M–$10M (566 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $4.2M | 782 |
| 2024Q4 | $4.5M | 815 |
| 2023Q4 | $4.6M | 898 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 20529
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- LAKE CHARLES
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About G. C. A.
782 members and $4.2M in total assets sit behind G. C. A., a federal credit union in LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, which posts a health score of 73/100 (Very Good) on the five-factor composite, with $989K in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 and a net worth ratio of 29.27% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. The credit union operates under charter #20529 in peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 similarly-sized institutions.
1.39% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 33.41% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 1.28% on net income of $54K 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 -4.05%. 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 G. C. A. financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 73/100 (Very Good) - G. C. A.'s financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 29.27% net worth ratio and 1.39% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does G. C. A. compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce G. C. A.'s 73/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $2M–$10M 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 G. C. A.?
G. C. A. 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 G. C. A. directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at G. C. A.?
Federal credit unions like G. C. A. 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. G. C. A.'s net worth ratio of 29.27% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does G. C. A. offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like G. C. A. 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 G. C. A. directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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