State credit union · MADISON, Wisconsin · NCUA charter #66499
Madison Fire Department
Health score 94/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 94
- Health / 100
- $5.3M
- Total assets
- 844
- Members
- 19.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Madison Fire Department - Share Insurance Coverage
Charter #66499'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.
Madison Fire Department - Five Health Pillars
This credit union's pillar breakdown: five 0-100 sub-scores below, which weight-and-sum to the headline health score above. Same underlying NCUA 5300 figures throughout, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth59
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)98
Weighted composite: 94/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
19.79% 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 | 19.79% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.00% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.07% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.12% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 90.63% | 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 | $5.3M | 844 |
| 2024Q4 | $5.1M | 845 |
| 2023Q4 | $5.1M | 850 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 66499
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $2M–$10M
- State
- Wisconsin
- City
- MADISON
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Madison Fire Department
Charter #66499, peer group $2M–$10M, a cohort of 566 similarly-sized institutions: that's Madison Fire Department, a state credit union in MADISON, Wisconsin with 844 members, $5.3M in total assets, and $3.9M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. The five-factor composite scores it 94/100 (Excellent), helped by a net worth ratio of 19.79% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
0.00% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $2M–$10M credit unions sits at 1.809%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 90.63% loan-to-share ratio, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 1.07% on net income of $57K 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 -0.12%. 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 Wisconsin
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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 Madison Fire Department financially healthy?
Madison Fire Department scores 94/100 (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 19.79% net worth ratio and a 0.00% delinquency rate.
How does Madison Fire Department compare to other credit unions?
94/100 is Madison Fire Department's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $2M–$10M 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 Madison Fire Department?
Membership eligibility for Madison Fire Department depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Madison Fire Department directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Madison Fire Department?
Federal credit unions like Madison Fire Department 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. Madison Fire Department's net worth ratio of 19.79% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Madison Fire Department offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Madison Fire Department 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 Madison Fire Department directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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