Federal credit union · Erie, Pennsylvania · NCUA charter #14247
I B E W Local 56
Health score 68/100 (Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 68
- Health / 100
- $10.8M
- Total assets
- 1,570
- Members
- 12.4%
- Net-worth ratio
I B E W Local 56 - Share Insurance Coverage
Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #14247. See our deposit-insurance coverage note.
I B E W Local 56 - 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)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)23
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth41
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)72
Weighted composite: 68/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 12.41%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 12.41% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 3.07% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.62% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -1.57% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 51.17% | 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 | 1,570 |
| 2024Q4 | $11.0M | 1,595 |
| 2023Q4 | $10.8M | 1,614 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 14247
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Erie
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About I B E W Local 56
I B E W Local 56 is a federal credit union headquartered in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving 1,570 members with $10.8M in total assets and $4.8M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 68/100 (Good), anchored by a net worth ratio of 12.41% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #14247 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 51.17% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 3.07% 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 1.62% on net income of $175K 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 -1.57%. These figures come from the 2025Q4 NCUA 5300 Call Report, filed on a quarterly cadence. The stated field of membership (currently: Community) governs who can join. Before opening an account or borrowing, see our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data.
Nearby Credit Unions in Pennsylvania
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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 I B E W Local 56 financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, I B E W Local 56 carries a financial health score of 68/100 (Good). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 12.41% net worth ratio and a 3.07% delinquency rate.
How does I B E W Local 56 compare to other credit unions?
68/100 is I B E W Local 56's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions, built from five weighted NCUA metrics - net worth ratio at 30%, delinquency rate at 25%, return on assets at 15%, member growth at 15%, and loan-to-share ratio at 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 I B E W Local 56?
I B E W Local 56 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 I B E W Local 56 directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at I B E W Local 56?
Federal credit unions like I B E W Local 56 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. I B E W Local 56's net worth ratio of 12.41% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does I B E W Local 56 offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like I B E W Local 56 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 I B E W Local 56 directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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