Federal credit union · Alpena, Michigan · NCUA charter #11979
Northland Area
Health score 91/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 91
- Health / 100
- $710.7M
- Total assets
- 46,276
- Members
- 9.3%
- Net-worth ratio
Northland Area - Share Insurance Coverage
The 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report puts charter #11979 at the supervisory bracket and risk-based capital level shown below. NCUSIF protection is covered in our deposit-insurance coverage note.
Northland Area - 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)94
- Asset quality (delinquency)89
- Earnings (ROA)99
- Member growth72
- 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.
This credit union's 9.34% 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 | 9.34% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.77% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.49% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.46% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 73.09% | 15% |
Health score = weighted composite of above metrics. Scores based on NCUA 5300 Call Report Q4 2025 data. Peer group: Over $500M (749 CUs).
Historical Financials
| Quarter | Assets | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025Q4 | $710.7M | 46,276 |
| 2024Q4 | $653.4M | 45,609 |
| 2023Q4 | $690.9M | 44,812 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 11979
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Alpena
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Northland Area
The five-factor composite scores Northland Area at 91/100 (Excellent), reflecting a net worth ratio of 9.34% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. This federal credit union, headquartered in Alpena, Michigan, reports 46,276 members, $710.7M in total assets, and $458.8M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025 under charter #11979 (peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions).
0.77% of the loan book sits 60+ days past due, the headline loan-quality read - the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Deposit deployment is captured by the 73.09% loan-to-share ratio, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.49% on net income of $3.5M 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 1.46%. Reported quarterly to the NCUA, this data reflects the 2025Q4 Call Report period. Eligibility to join runs through the field of membership (currently: Community) - see our disclaimer before opening an account or borrowing, for NCUSIF coverage details and data usage notes.
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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 Northland Area financially healthy?
A 9.34% net worth ratio and a 0.77% delinquency rate feed into Northland Area's financial health score of 91/100 (Excellent), from NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025. The scale: above 80 excellent, below 50 warrants closer monitoring.
How does Northland Area compare to other credit unions?
PlainCU's health composite puts Northland Area at 91/100, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M credit unions. It's a weighted blend of five NCUA-reported figures: net worth ratio (30% of the score), 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 Northland Area?
Northland Area 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 Northland Area directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Northland Area?
Federal credit unions like Northland Area 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. Northland Area's net worth ratio of 9.34% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Northland Area offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Northland Area 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 Northland Area directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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