State credit union · Franklin, Pennsylvania · NCUA charter #65356
New Directions Community
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $38.5M
- Total assets
- 5,803
- Members
- 15.3%
- Net-worth ratio
New Directions Community - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #65356: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
New Directions Community - 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)88
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth59
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 91/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
15.32% 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 | 15.32% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.80% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.85% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.05% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 79.72% | 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 | $38.5M | 5,803 |
| 2024Q4 | $37.7M | 5,806 |
| 2023Q4 | $36.7M | 5,990 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 65356
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Pennsylvania
- City
- Franklin
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About New Directions Community
The five-factor composite scores New Directions Community at 91/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 15.32% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This state credit union, headquartered in Franklin, Pennsylvania, reports 5,803 members, $38.5M in total assets, and $25.9M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #65356 (peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions).
Deposits deployed into lending sit at a 79.72% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Loan quality, meanwhile, shows 0.80% 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 0.85% on net income of $327K 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 -0.05%. 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.
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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 Directions Community financially healthy?
New Directions Community has a financial health score of 91/100 (Excellent) 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 15.32% and delinquency rate of 0.80%.
How does New Directions Community compare to other credit unions?
91/100 is New Directions Community's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M 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 New Directions Community?
Membership eligibility for New Directions Community depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact New Directions Community directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at New Directions Community?
Federal credit unions like New Directions Community 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 Directions Community's net worth ratio of 15.32% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does New Directions Community offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like New Directions Community 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 Directions Community directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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