Federal credit union · North Tonawanda, New York · NCUA charter #3285
Niagara Regional
Health score 88/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 88
- Health / 100
- $37.6M
- Total assets
- 2,371
- Members
- 8.6%
- Net-worth ratio
Niagara Regional - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #3285 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Niagara Regional - Five Health Pillars
Each bar is the credit union's 0-100 sub-score on one pillar of the composite. The weighted sum of these five sub-scores is the headline health score above, same NCUA 5300 figures, no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)89
- Asset quality (delinquency)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth45
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)99
Weighted composite: 88/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
8.63% 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 | 8.63% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.00% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.58% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -1.29% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 69.14% | 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 | $37.6M | 2,371 |
| 2024Q4 | $36.3M | 2,402 |
| 2023Q4 | $38.1M | 2,481 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 3285
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- New York
- City
- North Tonawanda
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Niagara Regional
Niagara Regional is a federal credit union headquartered in North Tonawanda, New York, serving 2,371 members with $37.6M in total assets and $23.7M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 88/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 8.63% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #3285 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.00% 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 tighter than peers. The loan-to-share ratio of 69.14% 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 0.58% on net income of $220K 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 -1.29%. All of the above reflects the 2025Q4 quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Who can join depends on the field of membership (currently: Community); our disclaimer covers NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data responsibly.
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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 Niagara Regional financially healthy?
Niagara Regional has a financial health score of 88/100 (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 8.63% and delinquency rate of 0.00%.
How does Niagara Regional compare to other credit unions?
88/100 is Niagara Regional'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 Niagara Regional?
Niagara Regional 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 Niagara Regional directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Niagara Regional?
Federal credit unions like Niagara Regional 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. Niagara Regional's net worth ratio of 8.63% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Niagara Regional offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Niagara Regional 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 Niagara Regional directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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