Credit Union
NORSTAR
Health Score
86/100
Total Assets
$74.9M
Members
2,791
Britton, South Dakota
2026 data Public-data reference. official source

NORSTAR

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Britton, South Dakota · Charter #4951 · Federal Credit Union
86
Health Score
Excellent

Health Score

86/100

PlainCU 5-factor composite (NCUA 5300 Call Report)

Charter #

4951

NCUA-issued institution identifier

Source

NCUA

Quarterly 5300 Call Report — 2025Q4

NORSTAR — Share Insurance Coverage

Composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital are read from the NCUA Call Report. Member shares above $250,000 per ownership category sit outside the federal NCUSIF envelope.

NCUSIF coverage gauge for NORSTAR Share insurance under NCUSIF covers up to $250,000 per share owner. NORSTAR holds approximately $63.5M in member shares. Composite CAMELS rating bracket 1 (Strong). Risk-based capital ratio 14.6 percent. Share Insurance Coverage Federal NCUSIF — $250K per share owner 1 2 3 4 5 CAMELS 1 · Strong RBC ratio 14.6% · $63.5M member shares Insured · backed by full faith and credit of the United States
Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report 2025Q4 — share insurance under Title II of the Federal Credit Union Act

NORSTAR — Five Health Pillars

Each pillar is normalised onto a 0-100 scale so the bar lengths are directly comparable.

Health Pillars (0-100)

Health Pillars (0-100) Horizontal bar chart of the top 5 items by value. Health Pillars (0-100) Top 5 1. Net Worth 14.64% 2. Loan Quality 0.00% delinq 3. ROA 0.00% 4. Member Growth 1.05% 5. Liquidity 74% LTS Source: NCUA 5300 Call Report — calculations per PlainCU methodology
Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 97.6%

At 14.64%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.

$74.9M
Total Assets
2,791
Members
$46.8M
Total Loans
$63.5M
Total Deposits

Financial Health Metrics

Metric Value Weight
Net Worth Ratio 14.64% 30%
Delinquency Rate 0.00% 25%
Return on Assets 0.00% 15%
Member Growth 1.05% 15%
Loan-to-Share Ratio 73.73% 15%

Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: $50M–$100M (584 CUs).

Historical Financials

Quarter Assets Members
2025Q4 $74.9M 2,791
2024Q4 $72.2M 2,762
2023Q4 $69.5M 2,820

Credit Union Details

Charter Number
4951
Type
Federal
Field of Membership
Community
Peer Group
$50M–$100M
State
South Dakota
City
Britton
Data Quarter
2025Q4

What This Data Says About NORSTAR

NORSTAR is a federal credit union headquartered in Britton, South Dakota, serving 2,791 members with $74.9M in total assets and $46.8M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 86/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 14.64% — above the 7.0% threshold the NCUA uses to classify a credit union as "well capitalized" under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #4951 operates under peer group $50M–$100M, a cohort of 584 similarly-sized institutions.

Loan book quality and earnings power round out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.00% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding — the peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions sits at 0.963%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Return on assets comes in at 0.00%, reflecting the not-for-profit cooperative model where surplus earnings flow back to members as better rates and lower fees rather than to shareholders. The loan-to-share ratio of 73.73% 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.

Every deposit account at NORSTAR is federally insured by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category — identical coverage to FDIC insurance at banks. Year-over-year membership changed by 1.05%, and the institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence, so the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. This page is informational only and is not a recommendation, solicitation, or financial advice; credit union performance can change materially quarter to quarter, membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Community), and current deposit and loan rates should be verified directly with NORSTAR before opening any account or borrowing.

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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 NORSTAR financially healthy?

NORSTAR has a financial health score of 86/100 (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 14.64% and delinquency rate of 0.00%.

How does NORSTAR compare to other credit unions?

NORSTAR scores 86/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $50M–$100M credit unions. The score is based on five NCUA-reported metrics: net worth ratio (30%), 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 NORSTAR?

Membership eligibility for NORSTAR depends on its field of membership — currently: Community. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact NORSTAR directly for current membership requirements and application steps.

Is my money safe at NORSTAR?

Federal credit unions like NORSTAR 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. NORSTAR's net worth ratio of 14.64% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."

What rates does NORSTAR offer compared to banks?

Credit unions like NORSTAR 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 NORSTAR directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.