Federal credit union · CRANFORD, New Jersey · NCUA charter #2493
Jersey Central
Health score 63/100 (Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 63
- Health / 100
- $24.0M
- Total assets
- 4,002
- Members
- 14.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Jersey Central - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #2493's composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital, as reported in the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. See our deposit-insurance coverage note for how NCUSIF protection works.
Jersey Central - 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)37
- Earnings (ROA)60
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)99
Weighted composite: 63/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 14.78% 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 | 14.78% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 2.52% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.10% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -5.37% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 69.31% | 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 | $24.0M | 4,002 |
| 2024Q4 | $22.5M | 4,229 |
| 2023Q4 | $22.1M | 4,046 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 2493
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- CRANFORD
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Jersey Central
4,002 members and $24.0M in total assets sit behind Jersey Central, a federal credit union in CRANFORD, New Jersey, which posts a health score of 63/100 (Good) on the five-factor composite, with $13.7M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 and a net worth ratio of 14.78% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. The credit union operates under charter #2493 in peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 2.52% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running looser than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 69.31% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.10% on net income of $25K 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 -5.37%. 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.
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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 Jersey Central financially healthy?
A 14.78% net worth ratio and a 2.52% delinquency rate feed into Jersey Central's financial health score of 63/100 (Good), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Jersey Central compare to other credit unions?
Jersey Central scores 63/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions. The score is based on five NCUA-reported metrics: net worth ratio (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 Jersey Central?
Jersey Central 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 Jersey Central directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Jersey Central?
Federal credit unions like Jersey Central 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. Jersey Central's net worth ratio of 14.78% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Jersey Central offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Jersey Central 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 Jersey Central directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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Every figure on PlainCU is rendered directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no number is typed in by an editor. Credit union figures are computed directly from NCUA quarterly call report data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.