Federal credit union · Grand Forks, North Dakota · NCUA charter #1344
Northern Valley
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $20.4M
- Total assets
- 1,445
- Members
- 12.8%
- Net-worth ratio
Northern Valley - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #1344: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Northern Valley - 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)100
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth41
- 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.
12.75% 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 | 12.75% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.10% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 1.83% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -1.57% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 69.86% | 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 | $20.4M | 1,445 |
| 2024Q4 | $19.2M | 1,468 |
| 2023Q4 | $18.3M | 1,466 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 1344
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- Grand Forks
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Northern Valley
The five-factor composite scores Northern Valley at 91/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 12.75% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This federal credit union, headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, reports 1,445 members, $20.4M in total assets, and $12.4M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #1344 (peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions).
Loan book quality rounds out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.10% 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 69.86% 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 1.83% on net income of $373K 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 -1.57%. The institution reports against the NCUA 5300 Call Report on a quarterly cadence; the figures above reflect the 2025Q4 reporting period. Membership eligibility depends on the stated field of membership (currently: Community). See our disclaimer for NCUSIF deposit-insurance coverage and how to use this data before opening any account or borrowing.
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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 Valley financially healthy?
Yes/no aside, the number is 91/100 (Excellent) - Northern Valley's financial health score from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, Q4 2025. Above 80 reads excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring; a 12.75% net worth ratio and 0.10% delinquency rate are the key drivers.
How does Northern Valley compare to other credit unions?
91/100 is Northern Valley'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 Northern Valley?
Northern Valley 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 Northern Valley directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Northern Valley?
Federal credit unions like Northern Valley 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 Valley's net worth ratio of 12.75% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Northern Valley offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Northern Valley 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 Valley directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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