Health Score
77/100
PlainCU 5-factor composite (NCUA 5300 Call Report)
Credit Union
NORTHWEST
Health Score
77/100
Total Assets
$4.55B
Members
273,943
Herndon, Virginia
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
NORTHWEST
Open-data reference.
77
Health Score
Very Good
Charter #
5500
NCUA-issued institution identifier
Source
NCUA
Quarterly 5300 Call Report — 2025Q4
NORTHWEST — 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.
NORTHWEST — Five Health Pillars
Each pillar is normalised onto a 0-100 scale so the bar lengths are directly comparable.
Health Pillars (0-100)
Net worth ratio vs. NCUA well-capitalized threshold 73.9%
At 11.09%, this credit union is above the 7.0% NCUA well-capitalized threshold under PCA rules.
$4.55B
Total Assets
273,943
Members
$2.91B
Total Loans
$3.54B
Total Deposits
Financial Health Metrics
| Metric | Value | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Net Worth Ratio | 11.09% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.44% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.00% | 15% |
| Member Growth | -1.73% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 82.26% | 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 | $4.55B | 273,943 |
| 2024Q4 | $4.07B | 278,753 |
| 2023Q4 | $4.56B | 285,245 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 5500
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Multiple Common Bond
- Peer Group
- Over $500M
- State
- Virginia
- City
- Herndon
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About NORTHWEST
NORTHWEST is a federal credit union headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, serving 273,943 members with $4.55B in total assets and $2.91B in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 77/100 (Very Good), anchored by a net worth ratio of 11.09% — above the 7.0% threshold the NCUA uses to classify a credit union as "well capitalized" under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #5500 operates under peer group Over $500M, a cohort of 749 similarly-sized institutions.
Loan book quality and earnings power round out the picture. The delinquency rate of 0.44% measures loans 60+ days past due against total loans outstanding — the peer group average for Over $500M credit unions sits at 0.874%, 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 82.26% indicates how aggressively member deposits are being deployed into lending, above the 80% band that can indicate tighter liquidity management.
Every deposit account at NORTHWEST 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 -1.73%, 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: Multiple Common Bond), and current deposit and loan rates should be verified directly with NORTHWEST 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 NORTHWEST financially healthy?
NORTHWEST has a financial health score of 77/100 (Very Good) 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 11.09% and delinquency rate of 0.44%.
How does NORTHWEST compare to other credit unions?
NORTHWEST scores 77/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for Over $500M 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 NORTHWEST?
Membership eligibility for NORTHWEST depends on its field of membership — currently: Multiple Common Bond. Credit unions typically require a common bond such as employer, location, or association membership. Contact NORTHWEST directly for current membership requirements and application steps.
Is my money safe at NORTHWEST?
Federal credit unions like NORTHWEST 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. NORTHWEST's net worth ratio of 11.09% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does NORTHWEST offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like NORTHWEST 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 NORTHWEST directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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