Federal credit union · Plainview, Texas · NCUA charter #15297
Hale County Teachers
Health score 83/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 83
- Health / 100
- $10.8M
- Total assets
- 1,400
- Members
- 7.4%
- Net-worth ratio
Hale County Teachers - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #15297 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Hale County Teachers - 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)78
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)61
- Member growth90
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)76
Weighted composite: 83/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 7.39%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 7.39% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.00% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.11% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 3.78% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 54.04% | 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 | $10.8M | 1,400 |
| 2024Q4 | $9.9M | 1,349 |
| 2023Q4 | $9.1M | 1,279 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 15297
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Texas
- City
- Plainview
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Hale County Teachers
The five-factor composite scores Hale County Teachers at 83/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 7.39% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This federal credit union, headquartered in Plainview, Texas, reports 1,400 members, $10.8M in total assets, and $5.2M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #15297 (peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions).
0.00% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 54.04% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Return on assets stands at 0.11% on net income of $12K 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 3.78%. All of the above reflects the 2025Q4 quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Who can join depends on the field of membership (currently: Community); our disclaimer covers NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data responsibly.
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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 Hale County Teachers financially healthy?
Hale County Teachers has a financial health score of 83/100 (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 7.39% and delinquency rate of 0.00%.
How does Hale County Teachers compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Hale County Teachers lands at 83/100, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M 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 Hale County Teachers?
Hale County Teachers 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 Hale County Teachers directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Hale County Teachers?
Federal credit unions like Hale County Teachers 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. Hale County Teachers's net worth ratio of 7.39% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Hale County Teachers offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Hale County Teachers 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 Hale County Teachers directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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