Federal credit union · Madawaska, Maine · NCUA charter #4261
Norstate
Health score 67/100 (Good) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 67
- Health / 100
- $277.7M
- Total assets
- 14,140
- Members
- 10.1%
- Net-worth ratio
Norstate - Share Insurance Coverage
Below: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital for charter #4261, per the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report. Our deposit-insurance coverage note explains how the $250,000 NCUSIF ceiling works.
Norstate - Five Health Pillars
Every bar shows this credit union's 0-100 sub-score for one pillar of the composite; weight and add the five and you land on the headline health score above, drawn from the same NCUA 5300 figures with no normalisation tricks.
- Capital (net worth ratio)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)56
- Earnings (ROA)1
- Member growth51
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)100
Weighted composite: 67/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 10.09% net worth ratio clears the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold set under Prompt Corrective Action rules.
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 10.09% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.79% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | -0.48% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -0.78% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 79.43% | 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 | $277.7M | 14,140 |
| 2024Q4 | $267.4M | 14,251 |
| 2023Q4 | $254.7M | 14,532 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 4261
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Other/Community
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Maine
- City
- Madawaska
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Norstate
The five-factor composite scores Norstate at 67/100 (Good), reflecting a net worth ratio of 10.09% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This federal credit union, headquartered in Madawaska, Maine, reports 14,140 members, $277.7M in total assets, and $192.6M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #4261 (peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions).
1.79% 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 looser than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 79.43% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at -0.48% on net income of $-1321552 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 -0.78%. All of the above reflects the 2025Q4 quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Who can join depends on the field of membership (currently: Other/Community); our disclaimer covers NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data responsibly.
Nearby Credit Unions in Maine
Other federally-insured credit unions in Maine, closest first by peer group and asset size.
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 Norstate financially healthy?
Norstate scores 67/100 (Good) 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 10.09% net worth ratio and a 1.79% delinquency rate.
How does Norstate compare to other credit unions?
On PlainCU's health composite, Norstate lands at 67/100, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions. Five NCUA-reported metrics feed that number: net worth ratio (weighted 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 Norstate?
Norstate 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 Norstate directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Norstate?
Federal credit unions like Norstate 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. Norstate's net worth ratio of 10.09% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Norstate offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Norstate 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 Norstate directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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