State credit union · HARAHAN, Louisiana · NCUA charter #61724
Louisiana Central
Health score 44/100 (Below Average) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 44
- Health / 100
- $9.8M
- Total assets
- 1,941
- Members
- 5.2%
- Net-worth ratio
Louisiana Central - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #61724 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Louisiana 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)43
- Asset quality (delinquency)64
- Earnings (ROA)0
- Member growth0
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 44/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
5.19% net worth is short of the NCUA's 7.0% well-capitalized bar for this institution.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 5.19% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.54% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | -0.70% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -5.87% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 69.70% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $2M–$10M (566 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $9.8M | 1,941 |
| 2024Q4 | $10.6M | 2,062 |
| 2023Q4 | $12.1M | 2,175 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 61724
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- HARAHAN
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Louisiana Central
Charter #61724, peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 similarly-sized institutions: that's Louisiana Central, a state credit union in HARAHAN, Louisiana with 1,941 members, $9.8M in total assets, and $6.4M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 44/100 (Below Average), helped by a net worth ratio of 5.19% - relative to the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 1.54% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding - the peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 69.70% 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 -0.70% on net income of $-68533 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 -5.87%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Other). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
Nearby Credit Unions in Louisiana
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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 Louisiana Central financially healthy?
Louisiana Central has a financial health score of 44/100 (Below Average) 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 5.19% and delinquency rate of 1.54%.
How does Louisiana Central compare to other credit unions?
Five weighted metrics from NCUA filings produce Louisiana Central's 44/100 score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $2M–$10M 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 Louisiana Central?
Membership eligibility for Louisiana Central depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Louisiana Central directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Louisiana Central?
Federal credit unions like Louisiana 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. Louisiana Central's net worth ratio of 5.19% is relative to the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Louisiana Central offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Louisiana 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 Louisiana Central directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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