Federal credit union · FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas · NCUA charter #195
Northwest Arkansas
Health score 86/100 (Excellent) - from the NCUA 5300 Call Report, 2025Q4.
- 86
- Health / 100
- $20.0M
- Total assets
- 2,323
- Members
- 7.5%
- Net-worth ratio
Northwest Arkansas - Share Insurance Coverage
Read from the 2025Q4 NCUA Call Report for charter #195: composite supervisory bracket and risk-based capital. Full deposit-insurance coverage details in our disclaimer.
Northwest Arkansas - 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)79
- Asset quality (delinquency)91
- Earnings (ROA)100
- Member growth70
- Liquidity (loan-to-share)93
Weighted composite: 86/100 - each bar is the 0–100 sub-score; the composite weights them 30/25/15/15/15.
7.48% 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 | 7.48% | 30% |
| Delinquency Rate | 0.72% | 25% |
| Return on Assets | 0.68% | 15% |
| Member Growth | 1.31% | 15% |
| Loan-to-Share Ratio | 65.19% | 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 | $20.0M | 2,323 |
| 2024Q4 | $18.8M | 2,293 |
| 2023Q4 | $16.1M | 2,275 |
Credit Union Details
- Charter Number
- 195
- Type
- Federal
- Field of Membership
- Community
- Peer Group
- $10M–$50M
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- FAYETTEVILLE
- Data Quarter
- 2025Q4
What This Data Says About Northwest Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas is a federal credit union headquartered in FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, serving 2,323 members with $20.0M in total assets and $11.8M in outstanding loans as of Q4 2025. Based on its five-factor composite, the institution earns a health score of 86/100 (Excellent), anchored by a net worth ratio of 7.48% - above the 7.0% NCUA "well capitalized" threshold under Prompt Corrective Action rules. Charter #195 operates under peer group $10M–$50M, a cohort of 1163 similarly-sized institutions.
On loan book quality: 0.72% of loans are 60+ days past due against the total loan book - the peer group average for $10M–$50M credit unions sits at 1.145%, so this institution is running tighter than peers. Meanwhile a 65.19% loan-to-share ratio shows how aggressively member deposits get deployed into lending, within the 60-80% range most industry analysts consider optimally balanced between yield and liquidity. Return on assets stands at 0.68% on net income of $136K 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 1.31%. 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.
Nearby Credit Unions in Arkansas
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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 Northwest Arkansas financially healthy?
Based on NCUA 5300 Call Report data as of Q4 2025, Northwest Arkansas carries a financial health score of 86/100 (Excellent). On this scale, above 80 is excellent and below 50 warrants closer monitoring; the two biggest inputs here are a 7.48% net worth ratio and a 0.72% delinquency rate.
How does Northwest Arkansas compare to other credit unions?
Northwest Arkansas scores 86/100 on PlainCU's health composite, compared to a peer group average for $10M–$50M 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 Arkansas?
Northwest Arkansas 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 Northwest Arkansas directly for the exact boundaries and application steps.
Is my money safe at Northwest Arkansas?
Federal credit unions like Northwest Arkansas 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 Arkansas's net worth ratio of 7.48% exceeds the 7% threshold NCUA considers "well capitalized."
What rates does Northwest Arkansas offer compared to banks?
Credit unions like Northwest Arkansas 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 Arkansas directly for current rates, or compare overall credit union vs bank rates on our rates comparison page.
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