State credit union · New Bedford, Massachusetts · NCUA charter #66733
New Bedford
Health score 87/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 87
- Health / 100
- $167.3M
- Total assets
- 10,700
- Members
- 9.8%
- Net-worth ratio
New Bedford - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #66733, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
New Bedford - Five Health Pillars
The five bars below are this credit union's pillar-level 0-100 sub-scores. Sum the weighted pillars and you get the headline health score above - same NCUA 5300 data, no normalisation tricks applied.
- Capital (net worth ratio)99
- Asset quality (delinquency)91
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth28
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 87/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
At 9.83%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 9.83% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.72% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.79% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -2.64% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 78.21% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $100M–$500M (1069 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $167.3M | 10,700 |
| 2024Q4 | $162.6M | 10,990 |
| 2023Q4 | $162.0M | 10,887 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 66733
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- New Bedford
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About New Bedford
Headquartered in New Bedford, Massachusetts, New Bedford is a state credit union with 10,700 members, $167.3M in total assets, and $116.5M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 87/100 (Excellent), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 9.83% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #66733 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
0.72% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 78.21% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.79% on net income of $1.3M 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 -2.64%. 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.
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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 New Bedford financially healthy?
New Bedford scores 87/100 (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 9.83% net worth ratio and a 0.72% delinquency rate.
How does New Bedford compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts New Bedford at 87/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), 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 New Bedford?
Membership eligibility for New Bedford depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact New Bedford directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at New Bedford?
Federal credit unions like New Bedford 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. New Bedford's net worth ratio of 9.83% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does New Bedford offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like New Bedford 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 New Bedford directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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.