State credit union · Independence, Missouri · NCUA charter #62620
Independence Teachers
Health score 87/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 87
- Health / 100
- $16.1M
- Total assets
- 1,883
- Members
- 15.4%
- Net-worth ratio
Independence Teachers - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #62620: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Independence Teachers - 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)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth53
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)60
Weighted composite: 87/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
15.40% net worth puts this credit union above the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar (Prompt Corrective Action rules).
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 15.40% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.29% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.06% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.58% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 33.94% | 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 | $16.1M | 1,883 |
| 2024Q4 | $15.9M | 1,894 |
| 2023Q4 | $16.1M | 1,900 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 62620
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Independence
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Independence Teachers
Charter #62620, peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions: that's Independence Teachers, a state credit union in Independence, Missouri with 1,883 members, $16.1M in total assets, and $4.6M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 87/100 (Excellent), helped by a net worth ratio of 15.40% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 33.94% loan-to-share ratio, below the 60% band that typically signals under-deployed capital. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 0.29% 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 tighter than peers. Return on assets stands at 1.06% on net income of $170K 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 -0.58%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Other) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
Nearby Credit Unions in Missouri
Other federally-insured credit unions in Missouri, 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 Independence Teachers financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 87/100 (Excellent) - Independence Teachers's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 15.40% net worth ratio and 0.29% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Independence Teachers compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Independence Teachers lands at 87/100, 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 Independence Teachers?
Membership eligibility for Independence Teachers depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Independence Teachers directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Independence Teachers?
Federal credit unions like Independence 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. Independence Teachers's net worth ratio of 15.40% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Independence Teachers offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Independence 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 Independence Teachers directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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