State credit union · DULUTH, Minnesota · NCUA charter #64655
Northern Communities
Health score 83/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 83
- Health / 100
- $119.9M
- Total assets
- 6,879
- Members
- 10.9%
- Net-worth ratio
Northern Communities - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #64655 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Northern Communities - 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)100
- Asset quality (delinquency)54
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth73
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)90
Weighted composite: 83/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
This credit union's 10.90% 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 | 10.90% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 1.87% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.01% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.58% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 93.30% | 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 | $119.9M | 6,879 |
| 2024Q4 | $108.5M | 6,772 |
| 2023Q4 | $101.6M | 6,453 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 64655
- Type
- State
- Field of Membership
- Other
- Peer Group
- $100M–$500M
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- DULUTH
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Northern Communities
Headquartered in DULUTH, Minnesota, Northern Communities is a state credit union with 6,879 members, $119.9M in total assets, and $98.1M in outstanding loans on the books as of Q4 2025. Its five-factor composite puts the health score at 83/100 (Excellent), driven in part by a net worth ratio of 10.90% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. It carries charter #64655 and reports within peer group $100M–$500M, a cohort of 1069 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 1.87% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $100M–$500M credit unions sits at 0.894%, so this institution is running looser than peers. Meanwhile a 93.30% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management. Return on assets stands at 1.01% on net income of $1.2M 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 1.58%. All of the above reflects the 2025Q4 quarterly NCUA 5300 Call Report. Who can join depends on the field of membership (currently: Other); 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 Northern Communities financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 83/100 (Excellent) - Northern Communities's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 10.90% net worth ratio and 1.87% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Northern Communities compare to other credit unions?
83/100 is Northern Communities's score on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $100M–$500M 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 Northern Communities?
Membership eligibility for Northern Communities depends on its field of membership - currently: Other. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact Northern Communities directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at Northern Communities?
Federal credit unions like Northern Communities 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. Northern Communities's net worth ratio of 10.90% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Northern Communities offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Northern Communities 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 Northern Communities directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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