Federal credit union · Hereford, Texas · NCUA charter #1401
Hereford Texas
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $74.6M
- Total assets
- 8,263
- Members
- 21.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Hereford Texas - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #1401: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Hereford Texas - 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)93
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth51
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 91/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 21.82%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 21.82% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.66% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.68% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.74% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 73.46% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $74.6M | 8,263 |
| 2024Q4 | $72.2M | 8,325 |
| 2023Q4 | $71.0M | 8,358 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 1401
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $50M–$100M
- State
- Texas
- City
- Hereford
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Hereford Texas
The five-factor composite scores Hereford Texas at 91/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 21.82% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This federal credit union, headquartered in Hereford, Texas, reports 8,263 members, $74.6M in total assets, and $41.8M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #1401 (peer group $50M–$100M, a cohort of 584 similarly-sized institutions).
0.66% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions sits at 0.963%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 73.46% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.68% on net income of $508K 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 -0.74%. 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.
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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 Hereford Texas financially healthy?
Hereford Texas scores 91/100 (Excellent) on financial health, per the NCUA 5300 Call Report for Q4 2025. Anything above 80 is considered excellent, anything below 50 may need closer monitoring - this score reflects a 21.82% net worth ratio and a 0.66% delinquency rate.
How does Hereford Texas compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Hereford Texas's 91/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M 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 Hereford Texas?
Hereford Texas 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 Hereford Texas directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Hereford Texas?
Federal credit unions like Hereford Texas 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. Hereford Texas's net worth ratio of 21.82% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Hereford Texas offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Hereford Texas 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 Hereford Texas directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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